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Ag and EnvironmentAgriculture and environment news relevant to the Wimmera.
2027 dates locked in for Detox Your Home events
 The Victorian Government has published the 2026-27 schedule for its Detox Your Home program, offering Victorians more opportunities to safely dispose of household chemicals and other hazardous waste at no cost. Angry birds are back as swooping season begins
 As Victoria heads into spring, people are being reminded to take simple steps to stay safe around magpies and other swooping birds. Researchers extend appeal for more survey responses
 Researchers have extended the deadline for the Wimmera Rural Landholder Survey to improve their understanding of farmers’ needs, challenges and priorities. Locust alert - Report activity now
 Agriculture Victoria is urging landholders and land managers to report locust activity to support reducing the risk of damaging infestations this spring. Tree grants make a difference for bees
 Communities across Australia will help create vital habitat for bees and other pollinators thanks to the Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants. The issues with contaminated recyclables
 Australians are being urged to rethink what they throw in their recycling bins, as one simple mistake at home can send entire loads of recyclable material straight to landfill. Why do I see or smell smoke?
 With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks. Rain serves as a reminder to monitor damp haystacks
 Farmers are being reminded to monitor damp haystacks after recent rain, which has caused spontaneous combustion of multiple stacks across the state. Start of harvest brings fire warning
 The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost
 A spate of haystack and hay shed fires is a reminder for producers to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.
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