Innovation drives record high trust in rural industries
The latest results from the Community Trust in Rural Industries program shows community support for Australia’s rural industries and the value they bring to...
Farmers on holiday
January generally sees farmers heading to the beach or up the river for a well-earned recharge. Time with family is particularly important for
mental well-being...
Banking on seed support for growers
Following a tough growing season with many areas experiencing drought challenges, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is calling on growers with available seed to get...
Good numbers and mixed quality at erratic first sale
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep
Numbers were good at the SA Livestock Exchange on January 7 as agents yarded about 6700 lambs and 1800 sheep...
Farmers’ New Year resolutions
Whilst many farmers are still waiting for their wives to tell them what their New Years resolution is … I thought it might be...
Research supports storage to improve wheat falling
Grain growers generally experience anxiety when the falling number test machine comes out at harvest, but new preliminary research findings suggest wheat falling number...
Footrot management changes welcomed
Livestock SA recently welcomed changes to footrot management regulations in South Australia.
Effective as of January 1, the changes allow all sheep flocks with confirmed...
Elders’ Doherty wins Safety Award
A member of the Elders Virginia team has been recognised at the annual One Elders Awards, held in Adelaide on December 11.
Sales support officer...
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Well, that’s a wrap (see how I used that word? Journos love a good pun) for another year for at Over The Fence. Thank...
Young producers announced for committee
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has announced the appointments to its newly formed Young Grain Producers Committee, which will play an important role in...
Waste change on horizon
The time is drawing near before the change in Wakefield Regional Council's kerbside waste collection is implemented, and while some community concerns continued to...
