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Over the fence: A farmers’ quirks laid bare

Former Giggle and Hoot children’s TV compare Jimmy Rees has become a bit of a sensation on TikTok and Facebook of late with his...

Eyes on skies for hay crop

Hay growers will hope for a good finish and some good rains ahead of harvest in spring, with the recent rains lending a helping...

Callout for applicants ahead of harvest

Viterra is looking for people to come onboard to fill roles across its more than 50 South Australian sites ahead of what is expected...

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...

All Balaklava grand final set

Both Balaklava teams are through to the Lower North Junior Tennis Association Grand Final this weekend after winning their semi finals matches on Saturday,...