Wudinna to host livestock forum
Strategies to improve the productivity and profitability of the state’s sheep flock and beef herd will be the focus of livestock forums next month,...
Eliminating effects of drought
“Droughts don’t cause bare ground - bare ground causes droughts.”
The quote from Rhodesian biologist Allan Savory was used by Buckleboo Station manager James Kerr...
Farmers urged to take caution
SA Power Networks (SAPN) are concerned there may be serious injury or death if farmers keep hitting powerlines and poles with farm machinery while...
Multi-species crop builds soil
Eyre Peninsula farmers are paying increased input costs on everything needed to grow a crop - but if they reap a decent harvest, indications...
Vigilance needed to combat Khaki weed spread
Eyre Peninsula people need to be extra vigilant inspecting their car tyres for the invasive Khaki weed, with outbreaks at Kimba, Wudinna and Cowell.
The...
Perfect start for EP farmers
As Eyre Peninsula farmers begin sowing their crops, expectations are high for strong yields come November’s harvest, with good summer rains creating near perfect...
Take a sticky beak at station
Future proofing for drought and carbon farming are just two topics people have the opportunity to learn more about next week at a sticky...
Hygiene vital at seeding time
With seeding preparations building during this busy time of year, growers are encouraged to prioritise hygiene around seed grain and storage infrastructure.
The Grains Research...
Grain producers warn more needed in Indian trade deal
“Delivering stability and certainty is vitally important for ensuring long-term growth opportunities from our trading relationship with India - especially in areas such as...
Hard slog to recover from flooding
Buckleboo farmer Tristan Baldock has been flat out fixing flood damage to his farm in time for seeding, after parts of it were inundated...