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published - 23 October 2018

Drought support

The Victorian Government recently announced additional support to ease the burden on farmers experiencing drought conditions in the driest regions of the state.
On 12 September 2018, the Victorian Government announced an additional $5 million in funding as the next stage in supporting farmers affected by drought conditions in Central and …
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African woman with baby on back working on farm

published - 17 October 2018
By Becky Barker

PHOTO COMPETITION: International Day of Rural Women

‘Lights, camera, action,’ — it’s time to snap up a great opportunity to celebrate International Day of Rural Women by taking part in the Victorian Rural Women’s Network’s photography competition. Here’s your chance to win a mobile phone flexi tripod and selfie stick!
International Day of Rural Women took place on …
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Emma Germano, President of the Victorian Farmers Federation's Horticulture Group in field

published - 16 October 2018
By By Emma Germano

A fresh challenge

Above: Emma Germano, Victorian Farmers Federation’s Group Horticulture and Industrial Association President. Photo: Jeanette Severs
Emma Germano was recently elected President of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s Industrial Association and is President of its Horticulture Group. She shares her thoughts on what makes a good leader.
“For me, leadership is the ability to …
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horticulture, leadership, Rural women, Victorian Farmers Federation, women

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Rural entrepreneur Elizabeth Wharton in field next to cow

published - 16 October 2018
By Elizabeth Wharton

Collaborating for success

Above: Rural entrepreneur Elizabeth Wharton says connections she made at the Rural Women’s Forum helped boost her business
“Growing up in rural Victoria, I am a farmer’s daughter and granddaughter of a ‘green thumb’. A love of plants and animals runs through my veins. I was the first person in my …
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agriculture, farmer, Rural women, start-up, young entrepreneur

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published - 16 October 2018
By Catherine Sage

Growing an artisanal business

Above: Gamila MacRury on her olive farm in Beechworth
Gamila MacRury started her artisanal olive farm nine years ago, with hopes of being a self-sufficient producer by 2021. Her experience is a success story for others wanting to make a tree change and transition from city employment to a small farm …
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agriculture, artisanal agriculture, farmers markets, farming, olives, tree change

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Map showing regions where Internet of Things trials will take place in Victoria

published - 16 October 2018
By Beth Cameron

Smart ways to innovate

Would you like to be involved in an exciting new trial of smart technologies that will help shape the future of farming? If the answer is ‘yes’, consider taking part in an on-farm Internet of Things (IoT) trial in four agricultural areas across Victoria.
The trial will assess the contribution that …
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agriculture, farming, Internet of Things, smart technology, trials

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published - 16 October 2018
By Becky Barker

Want to make rural women more visible?

Researchers at Monash University are calling for rural and regional women who are household breadwinners to take part in an academic research project.
The research is part of a project helping to promote the important contribution of mature working women to their rural and regional communities. Titled ‘Breadwinner’, the project involves …
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breadwinner, employment, research, Rural women

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published - 16 October 2018
By Becky Barker

What’s On?

Want to get involved in rural and regional events that inspire and benefit country women? Check out our events listing, ShE update. The list of events is emailed to Victorian Rural Women’s Network subscribers between seasonal newsletters to promote upcoming events, activities or workshops that connect and improve the lives …
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published - 16 October 2018
By Becky Barker

Event: Chicks in the Sticks

Are you inspired by opportunity and the stories of others? Keen to meet like-minded women who share a connection to agriculture and the environment? Don your favourite frock and add your own native floral accessory…it’s time for the 2018 Chicks in the Sticks event, hosted by North Central and Goulburn …
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Events, riverboat cruise, Rural women

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published - 16 October 2018
By Becky Barker

Pamper night for drought relief

Give yourself some ‘me time’ during Melbourne Cup week next month at a relaxing pamper night to support Victorian rural communities in drought.
The pamper night, run by Golden Plains Rural Women’s Network, will be held at Rokewood Golf Club, south of Ballarat, on Thursday 8 November 2018, from 6pm to …
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drought, Flemington, Melbourne Cup week, Oaks, pamper, racing, Rural women

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