Winemaker inspires on national stage
RENOWNED Coonawarra winemaker Sue Hodder was recognised as one of the country's most inspirational women in the industry this week.
As part of the Australian...
Local agronomist learns from America’s best
MORE communication and region-specific research are just some of the areas to improve in the agriculture industry throughout the South East, according to local...
Hobby fish farmer threatened over licensing fee dispute
A LOCAL hobby fish farmer claims he was "backed into a corner" and threatened by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia...
Taste of regional industry leads to study
PASSIONATE wine enthusiast Ben Williams was full of pride during his geology lecture at university this year after a bottle of Wynns Coonawarra Shiraz...
Simone recognised at national level
PENOLA resident Simone Kain was recognised at the prestigious AgriFutures Rural Women's Awards in Canberra last week for her work in inspiring the minds...
Coastal wattle concerns
CONCERNED Penola resident Dean Galpin is disheartened with the lack of attention to stopping the spread of coastal wattle in the district after continued...
Grassroots farming
NEW Grassland Society of Southern Australia president Steve Cotton is urging farmers to consider themselves first and foremost as grass growers.
"Whether they are sheep,...
School kids compete in show
FROM the classroom to an arena, high school students from across the region got a glimpse of the agricultural industry last week at the...
Farming machine takes off
COMBATING the herbicide resistance problem one farm at a time, the Mount Gambier manufactured integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD) is creating change across the...
Stockmen saddle up
THE challenge to find West Wimmera's best stockman and horse combination is about to begin with more than $3000 in cash and prizes on...
Farmers find silver lining in rain clouds
THE multi-million dollar livestock sector is facing a bumper growing season in the wake of the drenching rains that have pummelled the region over...
Dairy group confident of licence approval
UP to 10 local jobs are expected to become available at the multi-million dollar Blue Lake Dairy Group in coming months if a lucrative...
Civic service into the future
With a heritage of more than half a century, there is lots that can be said about the Honda Civic.
No navel gazing here,...
