Cash for soil data
A NEW Australian Government program launched last week involves farmers and other land managers receive payment in exchange for sharing their historical soil test...
Aquifer study to store water underway
INVESTIGATIONS will begin into the feasibility of sourcing excess water from the Limestone Coast's drainage network and storing it beneath the ground in the...
Market Reports
Yarding: 767 Change: -496
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday February 16
Agents yarded a smaller yarding of 767 head of cattle 496 less on last week.
Quality was...
Grain group new managing director
AUSTRALIAN-based grains supply chain expert and experienced corporate leader Nigel Hart has been appointed as the new managing director of the Grains Research and...
New Primary Industries CEO
THE State Government has appointed Professor Mehdi Doroudi as the new chief executive of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
Since 2016, Prof Doroudi...
China says no to Teys meat
CHINA will no longer be accepting any meat from Teys Australia’s Naracoorte facility.
The ban follows national media coverage of the abattoir after...
Weed management practices
SOUTHERN grain growers could be changing their weed management practices after results from nearly five years’ worth of trials indicate a triple threat strategy,...
Market Report
Yarding: 1263 Change: -130
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday February 9
Numbers eased a little as agents yarded 1,263 head of liveweight and open auction cattle.
These sold...
Cattle numbers increase
WITH above average rainfall predicted across New South Wales and parts of Queensland, the national cattle herd rebuild is set to continue, according to...
Market Reports
Yarding: 1049 Change: 484
NARACOORTE CATTLE
February 1, 2022
Numbers nearly doubled as agents yarded 1,049 head of liveweight and open auction cattle.
These sold to...
Ag funding welcomed
THE National Farmers Federation (NFF) has welcomed a shot in the arm for the sector’s goal to reach $100 billion in farm gate output...
Market reports
Yarding: 565 Change: 332
NARACOORTE CATTLE
Tuesday January 25
Numbers more then doubled as agents yarded 565 head of liveweight and open auction cattle.
These sold to...
Vignerons Cup prepares for a day at the races
WITH the 2025 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup fast approaching, Coonawarra Vignerons chief executive Hugh Koch took some time to reflect on the event’s success and...
