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Monday, 21 April, 2025
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Support available for farmers

Eyre Peninsula farmers are being encouraged to seek out support if suffering from the effects of inclement weather during this harvest season. Harvest would normally...

Be safe on the roads this harvest

With an anticipated large grain harvest in most parts of South Australia, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is reminding motorists to be aware there will...

T-Ports has one million reasons to smile

T-Ports has hit a milestone after it received its one millionth tonne from growers earlier this month. With this year’s bumper harvest, a delivery of...

Driving Wheels drives Harvest 100

Almost 1000 songs were submitted to Grain Producers SA’s (GPSA) inaugural Harvest 100, with an Australian rock classic taking the number one spot. More than...

EP landholders involved in pilot program

Seventeen Eyre Peninsula farmers will receive a share of $2.1m to manage and enhance remnant native vegetation on-farm through a federal government program. The Enhancing...

School to sell Crackin’ Eggs

Kimba Area School has gained certification to sell the eggs it collects as part of its agricultural poultry program. Teacher Christian Weetra said this year...

Farming the good oil

When Bernard and Nicole Henderson bought their Buckleboo farm their plan was to undertake traditional agricultural practices. However, when friend Larry Turner from Kangaroo Island...

Dorpers commanding a strong following

Interest in Dorper sheep remains strong and led to rams from Melashdan Dorper and White Dorper Stud being sold to four states at its...

Harvest promise at Streaky Bay – if rain stays away

Farmers across the Streaky Bay region are hoping this week’s cold front and associated heavy winds and high rainfall will spell the end of...

Farmers warned of fire risks

The biggest build-up of vegetation in cropping regions in the state means there is a heightened risk of fire this harvest. Grain Producers SA chief...

Kimba boasts strong numbers and depth

The 2025 netball season has started strong for Kimba, with 42 senior players spread across four teams - an impressive showing that includes 17...