National role for rural leader
A PASSIONATE local rural leader has been appointed to a national agricultural body.
Penola resident Simone Kain is among ten people from across Australia selected...
Saleyards budget pressure
GRANT District Council has tweaked its projected cattle numbers for the Glenburnie Saleyards in 2018/19 to ensure the livestock exchange remains financially on track.
This...
Burn-offs break lines
THE Country Fire Service (CFS) has called for extra care in the South East after several burn-offs resulted in out of control fires earlier...
Hands-on cattle training
AGRICULTURAL science students from high schools across the South East and Western Victoria gained practical cattle handling experience at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds yesterday.
Over...
New grain crops pass acid test
NEW research is offering hope to grain growers who have been limited in their ability to successfully grow pulse crops on acidic soils in...
Report points to saleyards concern
ALTHOUGH the future of the Millicent Saleyards has been in question for some time now, a report released by Wattle Range Council recently has...
Chemical waste disposal cut-off looms
TIME is running out for South Australians to register their unwanted chemicals with ChemClear.
Waste holders keen to clear their properties of agricultural and veterinary...
Minister orders action
THE voices of landholders and councils have been listened to with changes once again made to the South East Natural Resources Management Board weed...
NRM cops spray
THE South East Natural Resources Management Board has come under fire for scrapping its weed spraying services across the region, which has triggered an...
Hailstorm heroes
SOUTH Australians are being urged to support local growers by overlooking small hail marks and enjoying apples and pears following a devastating hailstorm hitting...
International winemakers experience Coonawarra
COONAWARRA wineries have received an influx of international visitors this year with people from across the world interested in the wine making process.
A...
Fire relief
THE generosity of the South East community has again shone through with farmers rallying together to support those affected by the Victorian bush fires....
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Carbon officer appointed for Board
EDEL Stoner has been appointed the carbon outreach officer for the Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
The position will support landholders in their endeavours to...
