We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

The fabled "chocolate" soils on this small but highly productive farm at Erica in West Gippsland are currently employed in the growing of potatoes.

Favourable seasonal conditions in East Gippsland saw local restockers step into the market at Bairnsdale, buying up to 70 per cent of the large yarding.