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The Dry continues

In case you were wondering how long it has been since any significant rain fell locally, the last major rain event was on October...

Yarding of 21,000 for first 2025 sale

The first sheep market of the 2025 selling season was held in Jamestown on February 20, with about 21,000 head offered. Detailed in its market...

A look at Nuffield Scholarships

Nuffield Australia awards scholarships each year to farmers in Australia. The objective is to increase practical farming knowledge and management skills and techniques generally....

Heavy lambs peak before easing

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - February 18 Numbers remained similar as agents offered 7000 lambs and 2000 sheep. Lamb quality was again extremely mixed...

Dearer trend for extremely light lambs

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - February 11 Numbers increased this week as agents offered 7500 lambs and 2200 sheep. Quality this week was again...

Research taking root for future seasons

Mid North growers got a glimpse at the latest research to benefit their future crops at the Grains Research and Development Corporation's (GRDC) Update...

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,...

Nature tourism grants now open

The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund will continue to support nature-based tourism projects across South Australia, with round four applications opening on July...