Live sheep phase out panel granted extension
An extension has been granted to the independent panel overseeing advice on how and when the government will phase out live sheep exports by...
Mouse bait spreading project underway
In order to help Australian grain growers, a research project is underway to help reduce crop losses due to mouse damage by optimising bait...
Government must consult farmers on superannuation changes: NFF
Australia’s peak farming body has warned that superannuation changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers could cool investment in agriculture, unless the detail is worked...
Emerging technologies overshadowed in Senate biosecurity report: Illumina
DNA sequencing technology could create a step change in Australia’s biosecurity, protecting agriculture industries and the country’s unique wildlife, according to global genomic company...
Don’t sacrifice food security for energy security: NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on Australian energy ministers to make sure the transition to renewable energy is overseen by a national...
Countdown is on to agriculture’s big day
Australian agriculture’s biggest day of the year is on Friday 18 November, when the nation comes together to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
After a two...
Australian joins Global Methane Pledge
Australia will contribute to a collective ambition to reduce methane emissions worldwide by 30 per cent by 2030.
The Federal Government, in signing the Global...
Market Reports September 28
Yarding: 628 Change: 171
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday, September 28
Numbers reached 628 head of live weight and open auction cattle at Mount Gambier today.
The usual...
Aerial monitoring for seawater intrusion
THE Limestone Coast Landscape Board (LC Landscape Board) will be launching a new project aimed to increase its understanding of where and how resilience...
Market report September 20
Yarding: 530 Change: 42
NARACOORTE CATTLE
Tuesday, September 20
There was a larger yarding at Naracoorte of 530 cattle. Quality was from average to very good as...
Wild radish seed targeted for destruction
IN the lead up to grain harvesting across southern Australia, growers are planning their weed management activity to control one of the most problematic...
Calls for delay as harvest looms
THE South Australian Country Fire Service (SACFS) is being urged by Grain Producers SA (GPSA) to delay the transition to a new Harvest Code...
Speaking up on live and local
The City of Mount Gambier has made a submission to the Legislative Council’s Select Committee on Live and Local Venues.
The committee was established...
