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Be on the lookout for locusts

Eyre Peninsula farmers should be on the lookout for signs of locusts. Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) said autumn surveillance indicated locust hatching and...

4000 yarded at Cleve sale

A large crowd of potential buyers attended the annual October feature ewe sale at Cleve last Thursday, with about 4000 ewes and new season...

Malt proves he is the top dog

Cleve’s Phillip Dreckow won the Dogpro South Australian State Championship of the Working Sheep Dog Association at Crystal Brook. Photos: Jennifer Horne Cleve man Phillip Dreckow...

Karcultaby students make Adelaide final

Karcultaby Area School students took a team of six Merino wethers to the Royal Adelaide Show last month to compete in the schools’ competitions. Year...

Shutting out wild dogs

A collaborative commitment is being made to safeguard pastoralist areas like Eyre Peninsula from the threat of wild dogs, with a trapping program being...

Strong demand pushes prices up

The strong demand for white Dorper rams pushed prices up 25 to 30 per cent at Wiabuna White Dorper Stud’s on-property sale, near Ceduna...

Nantoura Poll Merino achieves total clearance

Nantoura Poll Merino Stud’s top price at its recent annual on-property sale was $4400 - sold to Old Murray Pastoral, of Mount Hope. All 109...

Accredited wool gains premium price

Gaining accreditation with the wool industry’s Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) has paid dividends for Minnipa wool producers Bruce and Kathryn Heddle. RWS-accredited farms must meet...

Morley pleased with sale debut

The Morley Poll Merino Stud was pleased at its first foray into selling at the Classing Classic at Murray Bridge racecourse on Monday, September...

Karawatha Park ram tops $10,000

A top price of $10,000 was paid for lot 70 at Karawatha Park’s on-property sale at Buckleboo, to Pat Hannan, of Cockaleechie. Stud principal Bert...

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...