Dairy production tipped to expand across region
SOUTHERN Australia’s minimum milk prices for the season are solid and a new quarterly report is forecasting production will continue to expand across the...
Insect infestations reported in Limestone Coast grain crops
Limestone Coast grain growers are advised to keep an eye on vulnerable emerging crops, with unusual caterpillar and moth activity being reported across South...
$40m sale deal struck for group of Mount Gambier dairy farms
Beston Global Foods’ four Mount Gambier dairy farms has been sold to Melbourne-based Aurora Dairies in a $40.4m cash deal, including water licences and...
Demand drives up farmland values
THE median price per hectare of farmland in the Limestone Coast continues to soar, fuelled by strong livestock prices and an appetite for expansion.
The...
Wednesday sales at Millicent a ‘win’ for regional producers
THE switch back to selling cattle at Millicent on Wednesdays has been described as a winner by stock agent Nat Robbins.
The John Chay &...
State Parliament passes legislation to lift crop moratorium
STATE Parliament has passed legislation to lift the Genetically Modified (GM) moratorium on mainland South Australia, but Limestone Coast farmers still face a wait...
‘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...
Call for more care
A LIMESTONE Coast local is calling for better compassion and better staffing at a local hospital.
Nichole King has started an online petition, calling for...
