Ideas flow from dairy industry meeting
NATIONAL consultation into the dairy industry's future hit the South East this week with more than 30 farm, processing and stakeholder representatives sharing their...
Border barrier removed for South Australian farmers sourcing stock
SOUTH East sheep producers will be among the main beneficiaries of a State Government decision to remove restrictions for sheep brought into South Australia.
The...
Dairyfarmers unite to shape industry future
AFTER a challenging period for the industry, South East dairy farmers will join their peers across the country in banding together to create a...
Producers ‘far from fleeced’ as top dollar paid for lambs
SOUTH East lamb producers have been far from fleeced this season with record high prices hitting markets across the region.
Earlier this month, the South...
High School students at forefront of understanding endangered species
GRANT High School students are using science to investigate the decline of the Limestone Coast's unique endangered Spiny Crayfish.
Instead of teaching the traditional science...
Record Glenburnie sale price reached
LAMB prices continue to soar in South Australia with a record breaking auction at the Glenburnie Saleyards on Wednesday.
Reaching a staggering price of $295...
Paddock to plate focus on farming
A PADDOCK to plate learning experience for students has taken Australia by storm with interstate schools rolling out a new regenerative agriculture curriculum.
The strategy,...
Farm vigilance call
SOUTH Australian Power Networks have re-issued a warning to farmers across the state to be vigilant around electricity infrastructure on their properties.
It follows three...
Primary producers ride sheep’s back
SOUTH East livestock producers are experiencing a market price surge fueled by demand for high quality cattle and sheep products.
With farmers yarding the tail-end...
Grant secured to improve farm irrigation efficiency
A STRATHDOWNIE beef and lamb enterprise has secured over $400,000 to improve irrigation efficiency across its property through Coles Supermarket's national Nurture Fund.
Still waiting...
Future environment leaders attend forum
MOUNT Gambier youths were among over 60 primary school children to take part in the South East Natural Resource Management Board's first Young Environmental...
Government awards $15,000 to red meat strategy
THE Limestone Coast Red Meat Cluster has been awarded $15,000 for a strategic plan under the Federal Government's Building Better Regions fund.
The plan, developed...
Planning for the future
A Central Business District (CBD) Masterplan will be created by the City of Mount Gambier to guide how the it grows and changes in...
