Citizen science on tap
A PROGRAM monitoring groundwater in fragile ecosystems around Port MacDonnell is among the recipients of the 2021/22 Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program.
The...
Oh deer! Feds fund trap trial
A NEW project trialling large scale feral deer traps has been showcased in the Limestone Coast, with landholders invited to see the latest innovations...
Region to host women’s event
WOMEN living and working in the agriculture industry will meet in the Limestone Coast next month for a whirlwind tour of the region’s primary...
Underpass scheme given green light
PRIMARY producers installing underpasses to help with safer movement of livestock will be able to receive up to $70,000 towards their infrastructure project.
The South...
Livestock-selling young gun stands tall
ELDERS Mount Gambier's Ben Gregory claimed Ben Gregory the South Australian Young Auctioneer title at the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange last week.
It is the...
Legacy 41 years in the making
OUTGOING Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange manager Richard James officially retired last week after 41 years of service at the major selling centre.
Mr James started...
Key to optimal winter growth
THIS is the 10th of a series of articles prepared by Gambier Seeds to feature in The Border Watch through this year. The focus...
No waste of funds
THE Mount Gambier and District Saleyards has made a significant improvement to how waste is handled on-site to improve animal welfare and biosecurity during...
Farmers given financial tune-up
LIMESTONE Coast farmers will converge on Coonawarra later this month as Rabobank reinstates its free financial management workshops following a 15-month hiatus due to...
Ready to make a difference
REBECCA Barry has been in the agriculture business her entire life.
It is a background that should serve her well as she takes over...
Cow simulator boosts learning
AGRICULTURE students studying over the border at South West TAFE have been given access to a cow simulator used to hone their skills before...
Plenty in store at saleyards
THE region's livestock producers continue to experience strong sales and favourable weather conditions this month, with the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards netting record...
Mount Gambier and District Indoor Bowls results
Kimberly-Clark Australia Pennants - Round 1
Kilsby Shield: Post-Tel 77 d Moorak Red 35, Commercial Club 55 d Saints 46, Mil Lel 56 d Glenburnie...
