New Hart trial to boost soil fertility and water retention
A new multi-faceted trial at Hart in the Mid North is set to investigate novel cropping strategies to strengthen soil health and build resilience...
Welcome rain, but season still hangs in balance
Although nowhere near the biblical floods forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), last week’s rain was welcome and timely.
Rapid-fire showers throughout the...
Hart trial reveals dry year promise for lentils and adaptability
Early results from a long-term farming systems trial at Hart in South Australia’s Mid North are showing increased lentil frequency and making adaptive decisions...
Hawker cattle bolster latest sale offering
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 26 August
Numbers reduced substantially this week as agents offered 4500 lambs and sheep. Quality was extremely mixed with...
Farmers tee off on Balaklava fairways
Farmers traded in their green paddocks for the greens of the Balaklava Golf Club as a golf day was organised on Friday.
AGT Foods SA...
Drop in freshness for latest lamb offering
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 19 August
Numbers reduced marginally as agents offered 6900 lambs and 900 sheep. Quality this week was extremely mixed...
Hart Field Day program showcases research and innovation
From the latest in crop research to hands-on farming innovations, the 2025 Hart Field Day is set to deliver a bumper program for grain...
Growers turn out for innovative expo
The Upper North Farming Systems (UNFS) held their flagship annual event at Melrose on 14 August.
UNFS collaborated with the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia...
Farming in the furthest north of Scotland
Recently, whilst travelling through Scotland, I was fortunate to visit the Orkney Islands – an amazing piece of the country with a huge amount...
Records fall for heavy lambs
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 12 August
Numbers increased marginally as agents offered 8000 lambs and 600 sheep. Quality was fair to good across...
Grain producing innovators get award nod
A contingent of Mid North agricultural innovators and leaders have been named as finalists for an upcoming awards ceremony.
Six Mid North locals were announced...
