Grassroots support
COMMUNITY groups, organisations and individuals can now apply for the Limestone Coast Landscape Board's latest Grassroot Grant program.
Through a funding pool of $250,000, the...
Young guns of wine selected
TWO Limestone Coast residents have been shortlisted as 50 finalists in the 2021 Young Gun of Wine Awards.
Coonawarra’s Penley Estate winemaker Lauren Hensen...
Joint approach helps bait plan
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has urged the region's landholders to work with neighbours to produce a coordinated fox control program this season.
According to...
Women key to farm future
A LEADERSHIP program supporting women who are shaping the future of Australian agriculture is searching for its fourth intake.
The National Farmers' Federation's (NFF) Diversity...
Weed vigilance urged
OUTBREAKS of the highly invasive Mexican feathergrass across South Australia has prompted calls for community vigilance to stamp out the weed.
Gardeners, primary producers...
Sheep poisoning triggers warning
DOZENS of sheep were recently poisoned by 1080 bait allegedly stored incorrectly on a property north of Bordertown, triggering a warning from state agricultural...
Growers hungry to succeed
SILVERWARE is ripe for the picking in the 2020/21 Coonawarra and District Tomato Growing Competition with just one week remaining until entries close.
It is...
Filling the feed gap
This is the third of a series of articles prepared by Gambier Seeds to feature in the On the Land section of The Border...
Saleyards ramp project approved
GRANT District Council will reallocate $120,000 originally budgeted on the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards roof project toward a ramp upgrade to improve safety...
Soil testing: Why is it so critical?
This is the second of a series of articles being prepared by Gambier Seeds for The Border Watch. These will feature in the On...
Record-breaking summer at Casterton
CASTERTON Saleyards has maintained its title as one of the region’s premier selling centres following a record-breaking summer selling season.
More than 6100 cattle were...
Millicent Saleyards decision on hold
A DECISION on whether to continue operating the Millicent Saleyards has been deferred until next month, with Wattle Range Council voting to discuss the...
Latest News
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...
