New dairy code to be introduced
SOUTH East dairy farmer Graeme Hamilton has welcomed last week's release of the Dairy Code of Conduct, with the code set to take effect...
Students sink teeth into expanded garden project
ALLENDALE East Area School has the "thyme to turnip the beet" in its agriculture learning area after securing funding through the Woolworths Junior Landcare...
Glencoe producer provides Mount Gambier students with insight to life on a Limestone Coast...
STUDENTS from Mount Gambier North Primary School celebrated National Agriculture Day last week with a visit from some furry friends.
Glencoe primary producer Dale Price...
Upgrades to drive saleyard efficiency
A $770,000 infrastructure project planned for the region's largest livestock exchange will drive unloading and loading efficiencies at the facility, which generates yearly sales...
Lockhaven stud breaks sale record with $402 per head
THE "good country" has cemented its status as a top-tier producer with a record breaking sale at the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange last week.
During...
Industry honour for viticulturist
LIMESTONE Coast viticulturist Dr Kerry DeGaris was recognised this week when she was named as the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology Viticulturist of...
Millicent Saleyards closure relief
MILLICENT stock agents have welcomed news the town's saleyards will remain open until at least mid-2021 after a decision was made at this week's...
Landmark ag deal business as usual
LANDMARK'S iconic green shirts will undergo a redesign in the coming months with the company's merger with Ruralco set to rebrand the "new" agriculture...
Tatiara to accept drought relief
TATIARA District Council is likely to accept a $1m Federal Government grant for drought funding, Mayor Graham Excell says.
The funding is part of the...
Farm knowledge shared at Rendelsham research site
AROUND 100 local farmers, researchers and other industry participants took the opportunity on Thursday to visit a field research site on broad acres at...
South Australia to host World Potato Congress in 2023
LIMESTONE Coast potato grower Terry Buckley has welcomed news the World Potato Congress will be held in the state's capital with researchers and industry...
Poll Dorset sale success
AN average of $981 was reached at the recent Yarramie Poll Dorsets ram sale at the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards with 63 rams...