Powerful safety message issued before seeding
SA Power Networks has warned farmers across the state about working safely around powerlines as they prepare for seeding, following a couple of recent...
Tackling noogoora burr from above
Drone technology is being used to control an infestation of the pest plant noogoora burr near Willowie in the Upper North region.
The declared weed was...
Graduates offered a Hart-start in grains research
A regional internship program being offered in the state’s Mid North is giving agricultural science students a chance to land boots-first in a career...
Owen Ag Bureau goes fishing
Last week’s tagalong tour took in the Mark Lee Fish Farm at St Kilda. This family run business grows barramundi for local and interstate...
The evils of tractors
Here follows part of an address delivered by Dr A.R. Callaghan, Principal of Roseworthy Agricultural College, to the Annual Convention of the Victorian Chamber...
Planting ideas for sustainable future
Education, involvement and action will be required for farmers to go from a more conventional approach to one that is more sustainable, according to...
Seeding preparation in full swing for Barinia farmers
Following only a short break after harvest and shearing, the Cornwell family of Barinia, just north of Clare, are now well into seeding preparation.
Peter...
Seeding ‘to-do’ list grows after late harvest
The new growing season beckons, but for some farmers there is still plenty to do in their paddocks before seeding gets underway following a late...
Summer of Weeds
With the rapid development of spraying and weed control technology, the Laura Ag Bureau organised a very successful information afternoon and fi eld day...
Over the fence: Soils ain’t soils
After a season like we have just experienced, it is a good idea to check the health of your soil with a few strategic...
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...
