Khaki weed, also known as creeping chaff-weed or khaki burr, is an introduced ground cover plant that is classified as a regionally controlled species in the Goulburn Broken Catchment.
This means landowners must take reasonable steps to control the growth and spread of this plant.
The plant has small fruit that are prickly burrs.
It is currently found on roadsides, channel banks and disturbed ground sites. It can become a problem in parks and playing fields and it can cause hay fever, asthma and dermatitis.
GVEG said infestations on public land should be reported to the relevant authorities.
More information is available at https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/prescribed-measures-for-the-control-of-noxious-weeds
Region’s men’s sheds share in funding
Echuca-Moama and Euroa Men’s Sheds were among 30 Men’s Sheds to share in $80,000 of funding across the state.
Announced during Men’s Shed Week, the grants support Men’s Sheds to provide a welcoming place where men of all ages can connect, socialise, learn new skills and work on common building projects together.
Other Men’s Sheds in the region to receive funding were the Mansfield, Nyah and District and Tatura Men’s Sheds.
Making a climate statement
Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney launched the Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Statement on September 7.
The statement outlines a plan towards a profitable and productive agriculture sector that takes action on climate change.
The statement was developed over 12 months and has been supported by the Victorian Farmers’ Federation and Farmers for Climate Action.
To view the statement visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-statement
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