Tag: farm
Crop disease warning
CANOLA growers are being encouraged to assess the extent of blackleg disease in crops to reduce the risk of disease next year and beyond.
To...
Ag students take the lead
AGRICULTURE students from a leading Adelaide independent school steered their way to success at the Mount Gambier A&H Society Spring Show.
Eleven Westminster School Year...
Land owners undermined
AN agricultural advocate opposed to mining and gas exploration in the South East has labelled the Mining Act review consultation process a "complete sham".
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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...
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,...
Council beefs up wandering stock fine
GRANT District Council will beef up the expiation fee for wandering stock on roads following 26 stock complaints in the last financial year.[...]
Farmer support pledge
THE State Liberals have pledged to help farmers involved in land access disputes with resource companies by funding the Small Business Commissioner to facilitate the resolution of complaints.[...]
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...
South East ingenuity awarded
SOUTH East mixed farmer Lachlan Seears was recognised for his contribution to the agriculture sector at a special awards ceremony at Parliament House.
Joining eight...