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...
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...
Race for awareness with headspace
HEADSPACE Mount Gambier’s The Amazing Race event is back this year, promising a fun and challenging day out while raising awareness for local youth...
