‘Market advantage’ to guide crop ban lift
SUBMISSIONS to apply to lift bans on genetically modified (GM) crops in council areas will need to be based on market advantage and not...
Solid season break to lay foundation for bumper Limestone Coast season
PENOLA and district received some welcome rain last week, with rainwater tanks filling and pastures turning a deeper shade of green.
More than 22mm was...
Involuntary closing forces on-farm tourist attraction to lose almost half annual income
OWNERS of a popular on-farm experience tourism attraction known for capturing the echoes of Mount Gambier's pioneering past predict they have lost almost half...
Livestock prices firm despite tough COVID-19 conditions
THE Mount Gambier and District Saleyard's reputation as a high-quality stock hub has continued despite strict COVID-19 requirements, with beef and lamb maintaining competitive...
Heavy falls make Limestone Coast farmers happy again
THE saying "where there is muck there is brass" speaks true for Limestone Coast farmers this week who are expected to reap the benefits...
Ag sector urged to support Foodbank
A SEASONED Tintinara farmer is urging the agricultural sector to help ensure food remains on the table for struggling South Australians during the COVID-19...
Fresh lifestyle awaits for Kalangadoo apple farm owners
A KALANGADOO couple famed for their organic apple enterprise will squeeze every bit of life out of the Limestone Coast as they prepare to...
Tradition to end with new sale date
DECADES of tradition at the Millicent Saleyards is about to end next week with a first ever Wednesday afternoon market.
The time-honoured Thursday morning sale...
Technology faith pays off at bumper sale
IAN TURNER - Guest Columnist
IN extremely testing circumstances with a COVID-19 national shutdown, the easy decision for the Funke family, operator of Bundara Downs...
Farmers look to technology to maintain livestock industry
A LIVE-STREAM of trading from the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards has been suggested by a Victorian farmer who remains concerned his inability to...
Mayura Station raises bar with genetics sale
MAYURA Station has set a world record price for a beef semen package, fetching $68,000 a straw for the genetics of a bull considered...
Beachport farmers chase new opportunities as restaurants shut doors
A NICHE Beachport primary producer is working hard to meet the challenges posed to marketing its pork products as a result of the COVID-19...
City councillor runs for MacKillop
A CITY of Mount Gambier councillor will take a leave of absence to run as a One Nation candidate in the seat of MacKillop....
