Be prepared and ‘Don’t Be a Bright Spark’
A new awareness campaign has been launched ahead of harvest as South Australia has seen the biggest build-up of vegetation in cropping regions in...
Blight discovery to help with lentil variety choice
Australian researchers have discovered a gene in the fungal pathogen causing ascochyta blight that triggers disease resistance in lentils, helping researchers to advise growers...
Over the fence: End of an era
The Long Plains silo complex has been relegated to history. The silos were constructed in 1963 and extended in 1970 to a capacity of...
Livestock industry promotes methane actions
South Australia’s livestock industry representative body says ongoing consultation with the industry, as well as transparency is needed following Australia’s signing on to the...
Over the fence: Big wet hits Mid North hay
Harvey, Grace and Eliza Cay making the most of the weekend’s deluge near Alma.
Photo: Ed Cay
Sunday’s deluge across much of the Mid North was the...
Strong demand at Jamestown market
There was a total yarding of 22,000 sheep for the October Market at Jamestown, less than advertised due to heavy northern rains.
There were mainly...
Hay takes a hammering
Cut hay across the Mid North is spoiling on the ground and will likely be below export quality due to persistent rain events preventing baling.
Pinery...
Pirie wharf upgrade helps Mid North growers
Completed asphalt works at the Port Pirie Wharf is paving the way for new grain handling capability, which is expected to benefit Mid North...
$1.6m pledged for locust control
The state government has pledged $1.6 million to limit impacts from the anticipated Australian plague locust outbreaks in areas including the Upper North and...
Over the fence: Grain marketing explained
As the states farmers move toward harvest, grain marketing is front of mind, but what is grain marketing and how does it work?
Basically, grain...
Home advantage secured for sizzling Bacon
A local shearer has secured his spot in the state team, opening the door for a rare hometown final appearance.
Jamestown’s Sam Bacon placed second...
