Over the fence: All the rivers run
With so much water forcing its way down the Murray at present, many locals’ shacks upstream are being severely impacted by the second highest...
Over the fence: Bin Buster
Harvest 22/23 will go down as a year of records including one of the wettest seasons on record for many of the state’s farmers.
Canola:...
Over the fence: And the Bogged Winner Is…
Joint winners go to neighbours Rob Saint and Dan Wilson who spent a few hours helping each other out after they both got bogged...
Farmers warned of nightshade nuisance
Mid North land managers are encouraged to get on top of controlling new outbreaks of silverleaf nightshade (solanum elaeagnifolium) early this summer to prevent...
Watch out for your bales as season heats up
An agricultural insurer has warned hay producers about underinsurance as hay prices rise following impacted supply and demand in the eastern states.
Specialist agricultural insurer...
Survey shows grower confidence
Most farmers are optimistic about the long term future of the industry, according the Grain Producers SA’s (GPSA) latest annual survey, although challenges such...
Over the fence: Slow down on dirt roads
The latest generation of semi-trailer b-double road trains and triples can move a lot of grain effectively. But when you are travelling on dirt...
Demand still strong at Jamestown Market
There was a smaller crowd of mostly local buyers but continued strong demand for sheep at the latest Jamestown Market held on December 1.
Nutrien...
Farmer of the Year nominations open
Awards recognising excellence in agriculture are back for 2023 with nominations now open.
The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year...
Over the fence: Harvest in full swing
The last week’s fine weather has meant farmers are finally making a mark on what is turning out to be a well above average...
Adelaide Plains business plan open for feedback
Adelaide Plains Council is inviting community feedback on its draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2025/26, which is open for community consultation until...
