Jane Mcnaughton

Despite poultry farmers being required to kill tens of thousands of their chickens to stop the spread of bird flu, the industry says it gets minimal financial support from government

Farmers and virologists have called for more funding to protect the country's native and commercial birds, with fears the H5 variant could arrive within months.

There are calls within the poultry industry for backyard chicken owners to become part of a biosecurity plan as avian influenza becomes an increasing threat to Australian birds.

Thousands of people have been working behind the scenes screening, researching, and analysing to help keep the Victorian outbreak under control, after years of preparation, and the signs are positive as farms begin to recover.

Waste from suburban green bins is being reused as mulch on vineyards in central Victoria. Results have shown more vibrant grape growth and reduced chemical use.

Victoria announces extension to lethal control of dingoes, wild dogs in state's east

ABS figures show only 6.5 per cent of the population meets the daily requirement of five servings of vegetables and the effects are being felt across the economy.

Farmers along the proposed route of a major overhead transmission line in Western Victoria vow to protest against the project and prevent access to their land.

As families struggle with the cost of living, experts recommend seeking out seasonal produce to save money.

Farmers and foodies have been angered by a central Victorian abattoir's decision to stop taking orders below 15 head of beef or 50 head of lambs.