Birchip farmers plough sign against wind turbines in 'land rights' campaign

“No show” from transmission company: Farmers rally at Wycheproof I Australian Rural & Regional News

Around 200 farmers had gathered for a chance to speak with TCV staff, with a very clear message.Photo: The Buloke Times Carey Brennan, The Buloke Times Around 200 farmers rallied at Wycheproof on Friday, June 20, outside the Buloke Shire Offices ready to greet TCV staff when they arrived to meet with Councillors from Buloke, Gannawarra and Loddon Shires. Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) had requested Shire Councillors from Buloke, Gannawarra …

Birchip farmers plough sign against wind turbines in ‘land rights’ campaign

Birchip farmers have laid down a marker against the roll out of renewables in their area as their ’land rights’ campaign escalates. Nyal Chivell, Birchip, ploughed the logo of their campaign organisation ’Farms For Food’ in a field of stubble last month. The message – to leave farms be farms and let farmers farm their land – was loud and clear. Birchip landholders have renewable projects springing up on all sides and many, even though they are a…

Birchip farmers plough sign against wind turbines in 'land rights' campaign

Farmers in Birchip raise land rights issues as renewables rollout affects local properties. Learn about 'Farms For Food' campaign.