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Protecting against Lumpy Skin Disease

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a serious disease of cattle and water buffalo. It has never occurred in Australia but is an emerging threat as...

Farmers turn to natural farming inputs

Over the past decades the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides has increased worldwide, to improve crop production. This increase, combined with unsustainable...

Taking steps to release climate-neutral beef products

First-mover companies around the world are taking the next steps to meet their emissions reduction goals and beginning to release climate-neutral beef products on...

National milk production down

Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey said Australian milk production continues to trail last season, with widespread declines across all regions. “As of April 2022,...

Award nod for SA beekeeper

“Focusing on building strong engagement with farmers is key for me. I spend a lot of time planting native trees and shrubs as windbreaks...

Team dog challenge now open

For the first time in its seven-year history, the Cobber Challenge is showcasing how farm dogs work together, with nominations calling for working dog...

Final call for award nominations

Landcare Australia has announced nominations for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award will be closing in less than two weeks. The news follows the cut-off...

Over the fence: Bleak weather conditions welcomed by growers

Light showers may have been cutting it in some areas but for much of the Mid North May has been a bit of a...

Over the fence: Latest on world supply and demand

USDA latest WASDE report With Centre State Export’s Paul Lange USDA released their latest forecast on world supply and demand (WASDE) late last week. This report was...

Mouse numbers patchy: PIRSA

Mouse numbers are ‘patchy’ across the state but there is higher activity in the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula and growers should be monitoring...

Trio earn state squad selection

Two footballers from the region have been selected in a 38-player South Australian under 18 squad ahead of the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships. Charlie...

Rust from the dust