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Calls for delay as harvest looms

THE South Australian Country Fire Service (SACFS) is being urged by Grain Producers SA (GPSA) to delay the transition to a new Harvest Code...

NFF wants to see the state deliver

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) wants to see the Federal Government deliver on its pre-election commitment for sustainable, long-term biosecurity funding in the Budget...

Higgs named Rural Ambassador

A NARACOORTE woman has been named as the 2022 State Rural Ambassador Award winner. Courtney Higgs, of South East of SA and Border Show Societies...

Grants for on-the-ground projects

Limestone Coast Landscape Board are calling for applications for their new Habitat Conservation Incentive Grants. Applications are now open for landholders to access funding...

Market Report September 7

Yarding: 461 Change: 54 MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE Wednesday, September 7 Cattle numbers lifted slightly as agents yarded 461 - an increase of 54 head. The usual buying...

Grain producers sought for first trial

GRAIN Producers SA (GPSA) is searching for 10 grain growers to be involved in an Australian first trial of a new tool to measure...

Market Report August 31

Yarding: 407 Change: 72 MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE Wednesday, August 31 Cattle numbers improved to 407 head at Mount Gambier 72 more on last week. There was an...

Beware of sheep lice

SHEEP producers are being asked to be on the lookout for lice infested sheep in their flocks following recent detections at saleyards. Field operations manager...

Herd rebuild strengthening

Low female slaughter and positive bull sale results point towards strengthening of the herd rebuild, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). The female slaughter...

SA to lead emission tech trials

SOUTH Australia will be the national first to participate in a trial for technology which will assist in reducing on-farm emissions for grain producers. FLINTpro...

Market reports August 17

Yarding: 267 Change: 53 MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE Wednesday, August 17 Numbers rose a little at Mount Gambier as agents yarded 267 head of liveweight and open auction...

New Biosecurity Taskforce

NATIONAL Farmers Federation (NFF) president Fiona Simson has spoken in a statement regarding plans to manage an incursion of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD)...

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New era for Hawke House

A new era has been heralded at Bordertown's Hawke House, with the site now open for accommodation. After purchasing the property in 2019 and...