NFF wants to see the state deliver
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) wants to see the Federal Government deliver on its pre-election commitment for sustainable, long-term biosecurity funding in the Budget...
Higgs named Rural Ambassador
A NARACOORTE woman has been named as the 2022 State Rural Ambassador Award winner.
Courtney Higgs, of South East of SA and Border Show Societies...
Grants for on-the-ground projects
Limestone Coast Landscape Board are calling for applications for their new Habitat Conservation Incentive Grants.
Applications are now open for landholders to access funding...
Market Report September 7
Yarding: 461 Change: 54
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday, September 7
Cattle numbers lifted slightly as agents yarded 461 - an increase of 54 head.
The usual buying...
Grain producers sought for first trial
GRAIN Producers SA (GPSA) is searching for 10 grain growers to be involved in an Australian first trial of a new tool to measure...
Market Report August 31
Yarding: 407 Change: 72
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday, August 31
Cattle numbers improved to 407 head at Mount Gambier 72 more on last week.
There was an...
Beware of sheep lice
SHEEP producers are being asked to be on the lookout for lice infested sheep in their flocks following recent detections at saleyards.
Field operations manager...
Herd rebuild strengthening
Low female slaughter and positive bull sale results point towards strengthening of the herd rebuild, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
The female slaughter...
SA to lead emission tech trials
SOUTH Australia will be the national first to participate in a trial for technology which will assist in reducing on-farm emissions for grain producers.
FLINTpro...
Market reports August 17
Yarding: 267 Change: 53
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday, August 17
Numbers rose a little at Mount Gambier as agents yarded 267 head of liveweight and open auction...
New Biosecurity Taskforce
NATIONAL Farmers Federation (NFF) president Fiona Simson has spoken in a statement regarding plans to manage an incursion of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD)...
Latest slug control tactics available
INCREASED slug damage has been reported by grain growers in Victoria, South Australia and southern New South Wales after ongoing wet conditions.
Some areas...