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Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Harvest cranks up in Mid North

Harvest is away for 2024 with headers finally kicking into gear, with some surprising yields as growers tackle lentils, canola and field peas. After...

Over the Fence and out in the paddock

This week’s Over the Fence comes from the cabin of my windrower where I am windrowing canola. This activity will keep me busy for...

Stop allocating prime farmland to housing

About 4000 hectares of prime farming land is set to disappear under housing if the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan goes ahead. In a draft...

SA Farmers on Tour – Part 5

Banff to Vancouver It was a 5am start for this leg, which would be around a seven-hour drive along the Trans-Canada Highway following the Rocky...

Senate hears from grape and grain growers

The devastation of drought and frost conditions to the grape and grain industry is now the focus of a Senate enquiry. Grape and...

Crops snap frozen

Recent frosts across the Mid North have resulted in thousands of hectares being cut for hay in an effort to salvage a return from...

SA Farmers on Tour (continued)

One of the more interesting aspects of our trip, from a farming perspective, was a visit to the Murray Lake Hutterite Brethren Colony, just...

Big crowd rolls in for Hart Field Day

A large crowd gathered for the 42nd Hart Field Day on Tuesday, September 17, as participants learned about the latest research and technology ahead...

Hart and Rocky River celebrate 20 year partnership

Ahead of this year's Field Day, Hart Field-Site Group is recognising a two-decade partnership that has made events like it possible. This year will see...

Farmers encouraged to maintain mental health

Farming in South Australia, with its unique challenges like drought, market fluctuations, and isolation, can significantly impact mental well-being. Recent research reveals nearly half of Australian farmers have experienced...

Owen pays tribute on Remembrance Day

A group of 25 locals and visitors gathered at the Owen War Memorial for a Remembrance Day Service conducted by Rodney Reid on behalf...