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COVID curers?

Australian researchers are using alpacas to help in the fight against COVID-19, with the animal’s immune system proving to be a key to potential...

Doggone

Melrose may be forced to wait another five years for the opportunity to host the National Kelpie Field Trial Championships following the event’s cancellation...

Farm focused speed-dating session at Clare

Finding employees to work on farms has become harder in recent times. On the flip-side, there are individuals in our community who are looking...

Yields down but plenty of good news flowing from 2019 vintage

In a year in which Mother Nature has thrown almost everything she has at local grapegrowers, yields from the Clare Valley’s 2019 vintage are...

On-farm emergency water scheme

DROUGHT affected livestock farmers who invest in on-farm water infrastructure are eligible for rebates with the Federal Coalition and South Australian Governments delivering $5...

Wash-out at Mount Cuthbert

Balaklava local, Tom Lloyd, has been doing the FIFO (fly in fly out) thing for a few years now. At present, he is working at...

New drought assistance tool launched

An online resource for farmers in drought is set to continue and Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed the news. “Agriculture Minister David...

New board for Murray Darling

The full board of the Murray Darling Association met last week as part of a three-day meeting of local government leaders from across the...

Hopeful for 2019

Hello and happy new year to everyone, and another season is quickly approaching. Last year was very much a year that was sporadic at...

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