Hope grain prices will remain high
The 2021 grain season was a challenge for many Eyre Peninsula farmers, with spring and summer rain disrupting harvest.
However, across South Australia a record...
Building drought resilience in low rainfall areas
Paroo Pastoral Company will introduce sustainable dorper lamb production at Buckleboo Station, near Kimba, by improving grassland regeneration following a severe three-year drought in...
Poll finds farming priorities important to voters in election
A phone survey conducted in the Flinders electorate found almost half of voters were most likely to vote for a candidate or party whose...
Support available for land managers
Eyre Peninsula land managers recovering from the impacts of January’s severe storms can seek expert advice from local landscape boards.
Land managers are encouraged to...
Sophie is ready to take on the nation
An Eyre Peninsula youngster will be heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show after being named to compete in the prestigious national young judges...
Online tool helping farmers with their wellbeing
A website launched in 2018 to provide farmers practical strategies to cope with factors beyond their control has been so successful with rural communities...
Dog owners go to school
Sheep dog owners learnt how to get more out of their canine workers at a workshop at Sims Farm on Saturday.
People travelled from the...
Research to provide insight into ironstone gravel soils
New research into ironstone gravel soils in the western and southern regions of Australia is working to unlock potential and increase the yields of...
Natural beauty in abundance at Wudinna
Heading north from the town of Wudinna is the walking trail, which leads to Polda Rock. Be sure to say hello to ‘Maurie the...
Trial highlights new weed management techniques
Southern growers could be changing weed management practices after results from almost five years’ worth of trials indicate a triple threat strategy, countering traditional...