Strong Woolumbool sale result
IN A vote of confidence in both the sheep industry and the Clothier family's Woolumbool studs as preferred genetic suppliers, buyers pushed the average...
Author travels region to share farm findings
AGRICULTURE author Alice Mabin recently spent time travelling through the South East speaking to farmers in the region about the state of Australian agribusiness.
Over...
Personal connection prompts participants to raise funds for Fight MND Foundation
THE South East's agricultural community has banded together to support two charities with personal links to their own.
A highlight of Wednesday's Mount Gambier Saleyards...
Export milk opportunity
THE South Australian Dairyfarmers Association has been approached by a company looking to develop A2 Protein-Only milk products for both the domestic and export markets.The company is seeking producers who may[...]
Casterton saleyards report reinforces farmer confidence
RETAINING its status as one of the region's premier selling facilities, the Casterton Saleyards has had an enormous impact on the local economy. The 2017/18 saleyard annual report released recently highlighted[...]
Shearers help break mental health cycle
A GROUP of blade shearers has joined forces to make noise in an attempt to break the deafening silence surrounding suicide prevention in rural...
Free-range pork focus pays dividends
A SOUTH East free-range pork grower who gave up shearing three years ago to work on the property his family has farmed for four...
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...
Do you know these children?
MOUNT Gambier History Group is hoping locals can help name people in a large number of photos.
By the looks, this photo was taken at...
