New CEO for MFMG
SALLY Klose has been appointed as chief executive officer of MacKillop Farm Management Group.
Meg Bell currently holds the position, but will be leaving...
Lead Ag Teacher project to continue
THE Lead Ag Teacher project is set to continue for another year thanks to the South Australian Sheep Industry Fund (SIF).
Funded by the South...
Markets January 16
Yarding: 1353 Change: 450
NARACOORTE CATTLE
Tuesday, January 16
Naracoorte agents yarded 1353 cattle in a mostly good quality offering, made up of 903 young cattle, 404...
Further ‘silver lining’ for consumers with food price inflation moderating
There has been some “further silver lining for consumers” with the latest monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Solving workforce issues
A new, ongoing group has been established to continue tackling agricultural workforce challenges.
The new Agricultural Workforce Forum (AWF) met for the first time...
Market report November 9
Yarding: 1152 Change: 102
NARACOORTE CATTLE
Tuesday, November 7
Agents yarded 1,152 cattle representing an increase of 102 head.
Quality was mostly good with the grown and...
Hay market exceeds expectations
Australia’s hay market is exceeding expectations with suppliers being urged to make hay now to meet demand.
Feed Central predicts strong demand for hay and...
Farm incomes to fall due to drier conditions and lower prices
After two record years, broadacre farm incomes are forecast to fall significantly in 2023–24 due to drier conditions and lower prices for agricultural commodities,...
Competition top issue for farmers, food code review chance to get it right
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
The NFF has...
Sheep and Goat eID rebate now open
As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, the State Government has opened applications for its eID device...
Pests and weeds on the rise
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85 per cent of land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest...
UniSA study checks-in on farmers’ wellbeing post flood disaster
Farmers rely on good weather to grow crops and sustain livestock, so when the Bureau of Meteorology issues an El Niño warning, it’s a...
Choir comes together for celebratory concert
In 2024 the Millicent Choral Society celebrated its golden jubilee with a concert on Sunday, October 20, in the Millicent Civic and Arts Centre.
Past...
