A SOUTH East producer has cemented their faith in the prime lamb industry, doubling its stud sheep flock earlier this month. Situated just west of Penola, […]
Industry in its prime
Milk price rise relief
THE end of $1 milk prices appears here as Coles and Aldi this week increased their in-house brand milk prices by 10c per litre. The 10pc […]
South East stud sets new Simmental high
A FURNER beef cattle stud has again set a national record at one of its annual sales this week. Woonallee Heaven Sent P4 sold on Wednesday […]
Vintage machinery exhibition showcased at annual country show
AROUND 10 years ago, Ian Ploenges received a call to exhibit his vintage engines at the Mil Lel Spring Show to save the program from disarray. […]
Indian veterinarians tour region
FOUR veterinarians from India have toured dairy farms across the South East this week to learn innovative techniques to boost milk production and improve animal welfare. […]
Beachport producers bring home the bacon
BEACHPORT producers Mark and Kate Wheal are celebrating after their pork label Beachport Berkshires won a silver medal at the 2018 Australian Food Awards (AFA) in […]
Mahoney on board
FOURTH-GENERATION Millicent farmer Meg Bell has been elevated to the vice-presidency of the 550-strong Grassland Society of Southern Australia.[…]
Global demand drives record sheep prices
AUSTRALIAN sheep producers continue to achieve record high prices off the back of strong export demand and tightening supply, according to Rural Bank’s Australian Lamb and […]
MacKillop farm group hosts 20 year anniversary event
AROUND 100 MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG) members, sponsors, collaborators and friends joined the organisation’s board and operations committee to celebrate the group’s 20 year anniversary […]
Solid milk price
SOUTH Australian Dairyfarmers Association president John Hunt has welcomed an upward swing in opening farmgate milk prices this season. Canadian dairy giant Saputo – which purchased […]