Country Today - June 4th

Following a record year ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5% to $98.3 billion.    Bulla Dairy Foods has announced its opening farmgate milk price for the 2026–2027 season at $9.15 - $9.95 kg/milk solids, which is higher than most processor prices.     There’s been widespread and very welcome rain over the past week, with most areas seeing totals from 15 to 100 mls, which is great to grain growing regions. Today you’ll hear about Hand to the Land is a fundraising initiative focused on increasing mental health professionals in the bush.   Anthrax has been recorded in Australian livestock for over 150 years. To explain the risks, signs to watch for and how farmers can protect their animals, you’ll hear from Agriculture Victoria’s senior vet Geoff Cave.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.