Graduates offered a Hart-start in grains research
A regional internship program being offered in the state’s Mid North is giving agricultural science students a chance to land boots-first in a career...
Owen Ag Bureau goes fishing
Last week’s tagalong tour took in the Mark Lee Fish Farm at St Kilda. This family run business grows barramundi for local and interstate...
The evils of tractors
Here follows part of an address delivered by Dr A.R. Callaghan, Principal of Roseworthy Agricultural College, to the Annual Convention of the Victorian Chamber...
Planting ideas for sustainable future
Education, involvement and action will be required for farmers to go from a more conventional approach to one that is more sustainable, according to...
Seeding preparation in full swing for Barinia farmers
Following only a short break after harvest and shearing, the Cornwell family of Barinia, just north of Clare, are now well into seeding preparation.
Peter...
Seeding ‘to-do’ list grows after late harvest
The new growing season beckons, but for some farmers there is still plenty to do in their paddocks before seeding gets underway following a late...
Summer of Weeds
With the rapid development of spraying and weed control technology, the Laura Ag Bureau organised a very successful information afternoon and fi eld day...
Over the fence: Soils ain’t soils
After a season like we have just experienced, it is a good idea to check the health of your soil with a few strategic...
Launch of ‘shedding’ sheep market
What is thought to be the state’s first regular market dedicated to ‘shedding’ sheep breeds opens in Crystal Brook next month.
In a joint venture...
Big yields and late finish around Burra
Many local farmers are now crossing the finish line, especially around the Burra area where many farmers are concluding a late harvest.
Across the Mid North...
Dublin preservation project well underway
The Dublin History Group’s latest preservation project is well underway, with the group six weeks into work on a historic town feature.
As part of...
