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Ball re-elected to GPSA

Riverton grain producer Steve Ball has been returned by members to the Grain Producer SA (GPSA) Board at the annual general meeting in Adelaide...

High quality young lambs appear

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - 2 September Quality was fair to good as agents offered 5500 lambs and 1500 sheep. The usual field of...

Complete sellout of Rices Creek rams

One of the first ram sales to take place in the Mid North this season was a major success, with Rices Creek Poll Merinos...

Jaburee just shy of full clearance

The annual Jaburee Ram Sale conducted on 29 August exceeded clearance expectations, following ongoing challenging seasonal conditions. The stud nearly achieved a full clearance, offloading...

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...

Babybels and Crows reveals: A grand Skilly wedding

A statue of little baby cheeses and a defection to the Pride of South Australia were two of many highlights at the wedding of...