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Help for our regions to get and stay connected

Connectivity Month has been launched this week to help South Australians ‘get connected and stay connected’ to mobile and internet services. Launched by the Regional...

Over the fence: Hey (hay), good weather for ducks!

What Bird is That? with Paul Taylor In times of wet weather and a lot of rain, a favourite saying is “good weather for ducks”. Farmers...

Pringles keeps you rolling

As we move into the busiest time of the year, it is important to have confidence in your machinery, and in your service providers. Pringles...

Growers get start on reaping

While most growers have yet to start reaping their paddocks, some across the Mid North and Adelaide Plains have made a start, with an...

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...

Babybels and Crows reveals: A grand Skilly wedding

A statue of little baby cheeses and a defection to the Pride of South Australia were two of many highlights at the wedding of...