Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-05-10

Publish Time: 10:00 am

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Garbage to glass: larvae helps turn waste into wine

Contributed

Food scraps from a Sydney hotel are being turned into fertiliser to grow local vineyard grapes.
Black soldier fly larvae process waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser and livestock protein feed.
The closed-loop system aims to boost sustainability and reduce reliance on imported fertilisers.

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-05-10

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Farmer confidence is turning downhill fast

McPherson Media Group

Australian rural confidence fell to -9% as farmers face rising costs and seasonal pressure.
Fertiliser, fuel and freight disruptions from global conflict are tightening farm margins further.
Farmers are adjusting cropping and input use while navigating volatile commodity markets ahead.

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-05-10

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

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Budget outlines cuts for farmers

Nicholas Spandler

Victoria’s budget shows a 4.7% drop in agriculture funding despite ongoing cost pressures for farmers.
$84m is allocated to agriculture, including biosecurity, mental health, and emissions reduction programs.
Industry groups say support is welcome but long-term planning and regional investment remain unclear.

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