Zinc phosphide efficacy for mouse control proven
Grain baits with double the dose of zinc phosphide may be key in significantly controlling mouse populations in broadscale agriculture, according to new CSIRO...
Ball starts rolling for sheep eID
Local livestock identities will form part of a steering committee to investigate the implementation of a mandatory electronic identification (eID) system for sheep and...
Over the fence: What’s happening in Canada?
Had a chat with Myron Pedersen last week and things in central Canada are looking okay.
Myron farms near Winnipeg in Manitoba. By all reports...
HARDI launches GeoSelect on trailers
Primary producers can now have highly sophisticated weed targeting technology on their trailed crop sprayers.
Adelaide-based sprayer manufacturer and importer HARDI Australia is adding the...
Over the fence: Sheppo dons the pink shirt
Balaklava’s recently retired gun footballer and sheep expert Tim Shepherd has commenced a new career.
Tim was appointed Elders Rural Services district wool manager for...
Superior spraying with new SARITOR
Hardi has unveiled its SARITOR 7000 Mallee Edition, designed and assembled in Adelaide especially for local growers.
The next generation SARITOR 7000 brings sophisticated, self-propelled...
Hart forum discusses cropping issues and opportunities
Local grain growers discussed cropping opportunities and constraints at a Hart forum.
The forum, held by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) National Grower...
Blackspots targeted
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) are leading a pilot program, with AgTech connectivity provider Zetifi, targeting South Australian grain producers’ connectivity blackspots.
Funded through AgriFutures Australia’s...
Dynamic duo finalists for top Ag awards
Emmetts Roseworthy employees Jaymee Ireland and Josh Kramer are finalists for the 2022 John Deere Technician Awards.
Ireland is one of four finalists competing for...
Over the fence: Woodhooking is on the rise
When the temperature decreases, there’s a corresponding increase in the illegal collection of roadside firewood. or woodhooking.
Why is woodhooking illegal? Less than 30 per...
Better contracts sought for regional school works
Last month, a motion was passed by the SA House of Assembly, highlighting the challenges facing regional schools in securing contractors for maintenance...
