Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-05-10
Publish Time: 10:00 am
rural
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
rural
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
rural
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.