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Brinkworth Merinos Grand Champions

Mulloorie Merino and Poll Merino Stud has returned home from the Merino sheep show in Hay, NSW, with a trailer load of silverware. The Annual...

Over the fence: That’s quite a rack

Paul Blacket (aka the Goat King) has been sourcing feral goats from station country for the restaurant trade for a few years. Goats have been...

Strengthening SA’s biosecurity through additional investment for sheep and goat eID system

The Australian government will deliver additional investment as part of the state government’s 2023–24 budget to support the implementation of the first stage of...

Nat challenged in rural leader course

Andrews farmer Nat Sommerville has joined eight other rural leaders starting the 30th Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) experience. For the first time the course...

Over the fence: Tax-time tips as crops emerge

Apparently the government needs some of your money, so don’t forget to contact your accountant to make sure you have some money left over...

Olsen takes the prize

A date close to his heart proved to be a winner for former Balaklava resident Nigel Olsen, who has won the Vater Machinery Season...

Calling Clare Valley pruners

The annual battle of skill, Clare versus Barossa, pruner versus pruner is back on Wednesday, June 14, when the 2023 South Australian Pruning Championships...

Was that a break? You betcha!

Widespread welcome wintry rain arrived last Friday and to be honest, I may have to call it a break! Despite Balaklava only receiving 10.2mm,...

Sustainability Forum and biological farming workshops held in the Clare Valley

Environmental, economic and social sustainability for the local wine industry was put in the spotlight at an inaugural sustainability forum hosted by the Clare...

Tractor tells story of Australian agriculture

One of the earliest surviving tractors manufactured in Australia – a 1912 McDonald ‘EB’ oil tractor - has been acquired by the National Museum...

Peckers pick up second win

Balaklava claimed a narrow four-goal victory over Hummocks on Saturday night under lights. It was a relatively even contest for much of the game with...