Retiring farmer says its time to say goodbye to the little farm near Benalla and say hello to international travel.

The live sheep export industry closure has the potential to cause irrevocable damage if rushed through, without appropriate time spent establishing alternatives.

Scientists are researching stingless bees to determine how the food they eat impacts on hive health and their ability to pollinate crops.

Report stated a wine oversupply could see the local wine industry slow in production.