Sheep prices follow eastern trends
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - February 4
Numbers increased marginally as agents offered 6000 lambs and 2000 sheep. Quality was extremely mixed with two-score...
Retreat and chill in the heat
This week’s Over the Fence includes a few things to do in the hot weather – focusing on your garden and – when it...
Feeling forecast ahead of winter
A hot Australia Day and the recent warm weather has me thinking we are in for a wet winter. I base this forecast on...
Plenty of weight in latest market offering
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - January 14
Numbers reduced marginally as agents offered 5500 lambs and 1800 sheep. The usual trade and processor buyers,...
Innovation drives record high trust in rural industries
The latest results from the Community Trust in Rural Industries program shows community support for Australia’s rural industries and the value they bring to...
Farmers on holiday
January generally sees farmers heading to the beach or up the river for a well-earned recharge. Time with family is particularly important for
mental well-being...
Banking on seed support for growers
Following a tough growing season with many areas experiencing drought challenges, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is calling on growers with available seed to get...
Good numbers and mixed quality at erratic first sale
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep
Numbers were good at the SA Livestock Exchange on January 7 as agents yarded about 6700 lambs and 1800 sheep...
Farmers’ New Year resolutions
Whilst many farmers are still waiting for their wives to tell them what their New Years resolution is … I thought it might be...
Research supports storage to improve wheat falling
Grain growers generally experience anxiety when the falling number test machine comes out at harvest, but new preliminary research findings suggest wheat falling number...