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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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$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...

Harvest underway with first load received

Viterra has reported the official start of South Australia’s harvest for 2022/23 with the first load of grain being received at one of its...

Regional and rural women in the spotlight

Saturday marked the International Day of Rural Women, highlighting the important role women play in agriculture and food systems around the world.  Kasey Mullighan, 21,...

Have a say on harvest playlist

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is providing a musical resource while they are out in the paddocks to help with their mental health and wellbeing...

Stay alert for signs of locusts

Mid North landowners and primary producers are being asked by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) to be on the lookout for...

Over the fence: Is this the most expensive season ever?

Lauren McNeil with daughter Honey pictured in a crop of Bennett wheat near Loxton. The Mallee is looking awesome this season. Photo: Jock McNeil Spiralling inputs...

Shutting the gate to wild dogs

A collaborative commitment is being made to safeguard pastoralists areas like the Mid North from the threat of wild dogs, with a trapping program...

Spotlight on protecting native pastures

Locals are being given the opportunity to learn how to identify and ensure the ongoing presence of native grasses while grazing through a series...

HARDI helps with spray innovation

Australian farmers are fighting weeds in their paddocks while also reducing costs thanks to the latest technological innovation from spraying specialist HARDI. From HARDI Australia’s...

Love at first buck in Marrabel

Love was in the air at the Marrabel Bull Ride 2026 event on Saturday, with bull riders giving visitors a show on Valentines Day. Bull...