About the episode
It's nearly 12 months since Julie Collins took on the Federal Agriculture portfolio in the Albanese Government. Despite numerous pleas since then for her to visit the drought stricken south west the Minister will finally make the trip to Victoria later this week. Today, Julie Collins in her first interview with Country Today. The killing of sheep by wild dogs in the North West continues to rise. Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently strengthen wild dog management programs. One of Australia's largest wine producers is ripping out a significant number of its historic vineyards. De Bortoli Wines says the decision comes in response to global oversupply of red wine and falling consumption. To help farmers cope with the increasing struggles of the drought-hit South West, The Bar Colac will be hosting 'A Farmers Night Out' this Wednesday night. This Friday the Regent Theatre in the Gippsland town of Yarram will be holding Farm-Aid, a benefit concert for Need For Feed Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
