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Strong competition for Merino and crossbred lambs

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - 24 February Agents presented another mixed quality yarding as they offered 4200 lambs and 1000 sheep. The usual trade...

When a 30 minute job becomes a six hour ordeal

Last week, I decided to tackle what should have been a simple job, repairing a pin-prick water leak in a rural pipe near a...

Owen Ag Bureau Season Wrap-Up

Twenty-five members attended the Annual Harvest Wrap-Up. This year, the event was held at the Owen Bowling Club and facilitated by James Hillcoat from Pinion...

Peak bodies outline election priorities

Two of South Australia's peak agricultural bodies have revealed their policy priorities as the state election approaches in March. Livestock SA's priorities centre round the...

Best of grains industry recognised

The state’s top grain producers and industry leaders have been honoured at the 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards, with the announcement of award...

Silent sentinels at Ettrick

If Stones Could Talk I was driving from Eudunda to Riverton last week via Marrabel when I spotted a small, lonely cemetery on the side...

GrainGrowers launches Workforce Resources Hub

GrainGrowers has launched a Workforce Resources Hub for growers to access workforce trends, challenges, and future opportunities all in one place. GrainGrowers chief executive officer...

Grain production nears average levels

South Australia’s estimated grain production for the 2025/26 season has come in at 8.9 million tonnes, close to the five-year average, despite the challenges...

Owen volunteer honoured with prestigious international award

Owen local Peter Lloyd has been recognised for more than three decades of extraordinary service to Variety – the Children’s Charity, receiving the highly prestigious...

GPSA election forum hitting Mid North

Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) will host a series of regional forums across the state next month, giving local communities the opportunity to hear...

Babybels and Crows reveals: A grand Skilly wedding

A statue of little baby cheeses and a defection to the Pride of South Australia were two of many highlights at the wedding of...