Livestock producers face new standards
RECENT changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program will affect the way producers manage their livestock, regardless of the size of the property...
Farmers await fallout from meatworks “tragedy”
THE South East farming community is rallying together to support Thomas Foods International (TFI) following the devastating fire at its meat processing plant in...
Top stud ready to raise bar
HIGH hopes for another record year have been expressed by the proprietor of a Furner beef cattle stud on the eve of its annual...
AlertSA slammed
LIBERAL candidate for MacKillop Nick McBride has slammed the State Government's emergency alert smartphone app after failing during a serious fire near Keith last...
Harvest in full swing
THE 2017/18 harvest is about to get into full swing in Millicent and district as climatic conditions are right.
It is customary for the peak...
Heavy rainfall to impact crop
RECENT heavy rainfall through parts of the southern cropping region could impact on the viability of grain that growers are planning to retain for...
Chinese export licence granted
MORE than 10 jobs are set to become available at the multi-million dollar Blue Lake Dairy Group next month after the Tantanoola facility was...
Call to target poachers
A PROMINENT South Australian parliamentarian has called for formation of a dedicated stock squad to capture cattle thieves.
Australian Conservatives MLC Robert Brokenshire said only...
Grain loads received
THE grain harvest has started at Millicent with grain handler Viterra receiving its first loads into the site last week.
Canola from the local Gilbertson...
Tax-free trade – OFO and Beach Energy pay “zero”
THE region's largest plantation owner and a gas exploration giant paid no tax in 2015/16, according to a report released by the Australian Tax...
Best wool return in decades
AUSTRALIAN wool growers are receiving some of their best returns in decades with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator hitting an all-time high of 1681...
Conservation efforts pay off as fledgling falcons spotted in region’s forests
EAGLE conservation efforts by local pine forestry giant OneFortyOne Plantations have recently bared fruit with the hatching of eagle and falcon chicks in its...
Roos jump to top spot
WEST GAMBIER 10/161 & 5/154 d EAST GAMBIER 10/134
EAST Gambier fell short on Saturday as the Bulldogs attempted to chase down West Gambier in...
