Limestone Coast farmer to lead Dairy Australia
Mr Mann - who operates a largescale dairy farm at Wye, south of Mount Gambier - was elected at a board meeting last week.
Jeff...
Stock sales beefed up
THE Mount Gambier and District Saleyards grossed more than $122m in sales across the 2019/20 financial year, according to new figures released by Grant...
Double delight with memorial trophy win
OB FLAT primary producers Greg and Elizabeth Malseed have claimed a national grass-fed beef quality award, with the win extra special given the award...
‘Softer’ conditions favourable
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions Mount Gambier stock agent Dale Keatley (pictured) said the recent softer weather conditions had been favourable for livestock.
“The lambs are looking...
Agriculture sector adapts to unusual weather patterns
THE Limestone Coast agricultural sector is preparing to adapt to the impacts of unusual weather patterns in recent weeks as an early cold snap...
Saleyards manager gets back to roots
AFTER working alongside the agricultural sector for the past two decades, newly-appointed Mount Gambier and District Saleyards manager David Wallis can finally hone in...
Farmer confidence lifts livestock prices
THE benefits of solid rain in New South Wales have flowed down to Limestone Coast livestock producers, who are cashing in on higher cattle...
Stock agent hangs up hat after 50 years
THE past week has been a strange time for long-time Elders Mount Gambier livestock manager David Creek.
After over five decades of dedication and commitment...
Lockdown dashes Kelpie Muster hopes
THE 24th annual Australian Kelpie Muster has been cancelled with organisers pulling the pin on Casterton’s landmark event due to Victoria’s current COVID-19 health...
Students gain dairy career insight
A SCHOOL program exposing young people to career and education pathways within the dairy industry has delivered its 2020 program online.
Cows Create Careers has...
Millicent cattle rebound
THE long decline in cattle throughput at the Millicent saleyards has been reversed, with a 25pc surge for the financial year which ended on...
Ill health claims life of Glencoe giant Guernsey steer Big Moo
ONE of Australia’s biggest agricultural stars Big Moo died over the weekend.
The giant, lovable Guernsey steer - which stood 190cm tall and weighed over...
Dartmoor gets new fire station
THE Dartmoor Brigade will soon have a new, modern fire station as part of the Government’s investment in emergency services. Works are underway at...
