Farm report Australia: Farmers make ends meet in an unusual way

South Gippsland with its rolling green hills is known for its dairy industry. Photo: SG Dairy
South Gippsland with its rolling green hills is known for its dairy industry. Photo: SG Dairy
Four years ago, in the middle of a dairy crisis, Australian farmers Shelley and Neil Walker were trying hard to keep their dairy farm profitable. Milk prices were low, grain prices were high and the Walkers were even considering getting out of the dairy business. Until they found an unusual way to add value to their farm and make ends meet. Shelley and Neil Walker milk 180 cows near Korumburra in the heart of South Gippsland in the Australian state of Victoria. This beautiful region with its r


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