App puts disease management in hands of grapegrowers
GRAPEVINE trunk disease costs the Australian wine sector millions of dollars in lost production each year, but now grape growers have a new tool...
New resource board gets back to basics
INCREASED funding and manpower, retention of levies raised in the region and greater project accountability are among the priorities highlighted by South East landowners...
Trade deal improves Indonesian market access
THE landmark trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia will deliver greater market opportunities for regional producers, according to Member for Barker Tony Pasin.
"This agreement...
Indian veterinarians tour region
FOUR veterinarians from India have toured dairy farms across the South East this week to learn innovative techniques to boost milk production and improve...
Malseed drives drought relief initiative
SOUTH East real estate agent and cattle breeder Jason Malseed is driving a community action to bring relief to drought-stricken farmers by encouraging locals...
Mount Gambier trio joins forces for farmers
A MAJOR Mount Gambier construction firm, shopping centre and city restaurant have teamed up to raise funds for Australia's struggling farmers.
Mount Gambier Marketplace and...
Beachport producers bring home the bacon
BEACHPORT producers Mark and Kate Wheal are celebrating after their pork label Beachport Berkshires won a silver medal at the 2018 Australian Food Awards...
Help at hand for drought affected farmers
FARMERS across Millicent and district have opened their hearts to the plight of their drought-afflicted counterparts on the eastern seaboard.
They have already donated 180...
Rural coverage push
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has highlighted the need for reliable mobile phone coverage in regional areas in demonstrating support for National Farm...
Drier conditions enable seed progression
SOIL moisture on local farms is at field capacity, but without significant waterlogging, due to the drier than normal start to the season in...
Wine show entries open
ONLINE entries for the 2018 Limestone Coast Wine Show are now open, with the region's top drops set to be scrutinised by a new-look...
Tasting Room ‘steaks claim’ as best restaurant
MAYURA Station's specialist Wagyu beef restaurant, The Tasting Room, based in Millicent has won the best steak restaurant category at the 2018 SA Savour...
Vignerons Cup prepares for a day at the races
WITH the 2025 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup fast approaching, Coonawarra Vignerons chief executive Hugh Koch took some time to reflect on the event’s success and...
