Tag: farmers
Author travels region to share farm findings
AGRICULTURE author Alice Mabin recently spent time travelling through the South East speaking to farmers in the region about the state of Australian agribusiness.
Over...
Export milk opportunity
THE South Australian Dairyfarmers Association has been approached by a company looking to develop A2 Protein-Only milk products for both the domestic and export markets.The company is seeking producers who may[...]
2018 Grant District Council
GRANT District Council central ward candidates reveal their vision and reasons for standing in upcoming council elections.
Among the field are eight new faces and...
Football hits pavement to raise funds
PENOLA A Grade footballer Daniel Hackwill will run 100km in an effort to raise funds for drought relief next month.
Hackwill, who said the struggles...
Resource board leader chosen
KEITH'S Louise Densley has been appointed as the South East Natural Resources Management Board regional agriculture Landcare facilitator for 2018 to 2023 Based at the Natural Resources Centre in Keith, Ms Densley will[...]
OPINION: Windfarm complaint made loud and clear
AN INDEPENDENT one year study released last week found noise generated by a Victorian wind farm was harming people living nearby. A class-action lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in compensation is now being planned by...]
Indian veterinarians tour region
FOUR veterinarians from India have toured dairy farms across the South East this week to learn innovative techniques to boost milk production and improve...
Malseed drives drought relief initiative
SOUTH East real estate agent and cattle breeder Jason Malseed is driving a community action to bring relief to drought-stricken farmers by encouraging locals...
Drought relief convoy en route
THE regional community is rallying behind drought-stricken farmers south of Tamworth by organising a convoy of trucks laden with hay.
Volunteers are expected to head...
Mount Gambier trio joins forces for farmers
A MAJOR Mount Gambier construction firm, shopping centre and city restaurant have teamed up to raise funds for Australia's struggling farmers.
Mount Gambier Marketplace and...
Diners put money where mouth is
MILLICENT hotels are encouraging locals to "put their money where their mouth is" and devour a "parma" in support of a drought-stricken farmer.
The national...
Help at hand for drought affected farmers
FARMERS across Millicent and district have opened their hearts to the plight of their drought-afflicted counterparts on the eastern seaboard.
They have already donated 180...
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Strong roster promises much
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers men have enjoyed an almost-perfect start to the 2024 NBL1 South Season.
They current sit in second spot on the ladder...
