Nat challenged in rural leader course
Andrews farmer Nat Sommerville has joined eight other rural leaders starting the 30th Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) experience.
For the first time the course...
Over the fence: Tax-time tips as crops emerge
Apparently the government needs some of your money, so don’t forget to contact your accountant to make sure you have some money left over...
Olsen takes the prize
A date close to his heart proved to be a winner for former Balaklava resident Nigel Olsen, who has won the Vater Machinery Season...
Calling Clare Valley pruners
The annual battle of skill, Clare versus Barossa, pruner versus pruner is back on Wednesday, June 14, when the 2023 South Australian Pruning Championships...
Was that a break? You betcha!
Widespread welcome wintry rain arrived last Friday and to be honest, I may have to call it a break! Despite Balaklava only receiving 10.2mm,...
Sustainability Forum and biological farming workshops held in the Clare Valley
Environmental, economic and social sustainability for the local wine industry was put in the spotlight at an inaugural sustainability forum hosted by the Clare...
Tractor tells story of Australian agriculture
One of the earliest surviving tractors manufactured in Australia – a 1912 McDonald ‘EB’ oil tractor - has been acquired by the National Museum...
Fellows getting a buzz out of bee research
Bees are in decline worldwide, and on World Bee Day, May 20, Churchill Fellows highlighted the vital work being undertaken to ensure Australia’s bee...
UK trade agreement to benefit farmers
Agricultural exporters, including for grain and red meat, are expected to benefi t from trade into the United Kingdom, thanks to a new agreement...
Over the fence: The Verdict is in and it’s a hard ‘NO’ for canola...
Australian grain growers and agronomists have been told that the European Union (EU) intends to drastically reduce the maximum residue limit (MRL) in canola...
Balaklava upgraded helipad operational
After months of waiting the newly upgraded helipad at Balaklava Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is now operational, with medical helicopters now clear to land.
The State...
