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...
Fellows getting a buzz out of bee research
Bees are in decline worldwide, and on World Bee Day, May 20, Churchill Fellows highlighted the vital work being undertaken to ensure Australia’s bee...
UK trade agreement to benefit farmers
Agricultural exporters, including for grain and red meat, are expected to benefi t from trade into the United Kingdom, thanks to a new agreement...
Over the fence: The Verdict is in and it’s a hard ‘NO’ for canola...
Australian grain growers and agronomists have been told that the European Union (EU) intends to drastically reduce the maximum residue limit (MRL) in canola...
Field day for Clare
Landcare Association of South Australia, Northern and Yorke Landscape Board and the Landcare Farming Program are joining forces to host a Natural Capital Accounting...
When our technology fails!
Last Monday saw pretty much all of Australia and New Zealand affected by a GPS outage, caused by the malfunction of a geosynchronous satellite.
For...
Crystal Brook captures Christmas magic
The Crystal Brook and surrounding communities enjoyed the Christmas Street Party, held on Friday night and organised by the Crystal Brook Community Association.
There was...
