A GOOD biosecurity plan consists of sound practices and is as individual as the property it protects, according to Livestock Biosecurity Network’s Rachael O’Brien. Biosecurity describes […]
Biosecurity Plan practices
Rural recognition for Ella
PASSIONATE Agriculture enthusiast Ella Kain will receive the prestigious Wattle Range Council Young Citizen of the Year Award this Friday for her community involvement and tireless […]
‘Gas wasteland’ risk
INDEPENDENT candidate for MacKillop Jon Ey has warned Beach Energy’s gas field discovery in Penola will destroy the reputation of South Australia’s most famous wine growing […]
Cattle industry leaders to meet
LIVESTOCK SA’s annual summer meeting has drawn another high-profile guest speaker, with Cattle Council of Australia chief executive Margo Andrae confirmed to attend the industry event […]
Livestock producers face new standards
RECENT changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program will affect the way producers manage their livestock, regardless of the size of the property or number […]
Farmers await fallout from meatworks “tragedy”
THE South East farming community is rallying together to support Thomas Foods International (TFI) following the devastating fire at its meat processing plant in Murray Bridge […]
Top stud ready to raise bar
HIGH hopes for another record year have been expressed by the proprietor of a Furner beef cattle stud on the eve of its annual onsite auction. […]
AlertSA slammed
LIBERAL candidate for MacKillop Nick McBride has slammed the State Government’s emergency alert smartphone app after failing during a serious fire near Keith last weekend. The […]
Harvest in full swing
THE 2017/18 harvest is about to get into full swing in Millicent and district as climatic conditions are right. It is customary for the peak harvesting […]
Heavy rainfall to impact crop
RECENT heavy rainfall through parts of the southern cropping region could impact on the viability of grain that growers are planning to retain for sowing in […]