A young East Gippsland couple has established a merino stud with consideration for animal welfare top of mind. Luke and Casey Nicholls purchased 85 acres of farm land in Stockdale, near Stratford and have recently set up Macehill Merino stud. The couple, who has two children - Nellie three years and 15-year-old son, Alex, lease an additional 1000 acres of pine country. Luke has built the flock...

Rob Lightfoot and winemaker, Alastair Butt, are spending the morning tasting the 2023 vintage at Lightfoot Wines in Calulu. It's a difficult job but someone has to do it. They're checking the 2023 Lightfoot Rose' straight from the tank when Primary Producer calls by. Mr Butt has been the winemaker at Lightfoot Wines since 2008 after moving to East Gippsland from the Yarra Valley. This year marks...

Students from Bairnsdale Christian College visited Gippsland Agricultural Group’s research farm at Bengworden where they were given an overview of farming practices. The visit was part of a three-day event - Youth Agritech Expo - held in Bairnsdale and Sale, and designed to educate and inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders. Conducted over the past three days the Expo offered a...

East Gippsland Farm Dog Group will be hosting the Gippsland Sheep Breeders Utility Dog Trial on May 20 and 21 at 506 Cowells Lane, Lindenow South. There will be four classes of competition with the novice and improver classes running on the Saturday and the open and encourage classes on Sunday. The event runs from 8am to 4.30pm both days. "The utility trial event showcases handlers and dogs who...

It’s been well over a year since Annie Paterson, of Nullamunjie Olive Grove, at Bindi, took possession of Tongio Station, which adjoins her 610 acre olive farm. The sale of Tongio Station, a sprawling 790 acre property, attracted plenty of local attention when it was offered for sale at auction in November 2021. Containing the original 1900s homestead, it was the first time the property had been...