Tag: farmer

Smart farm focus

Now is the time to learn about the opportunities for carbon smart farming in the Limestone Coast
The road to carbon smart farming can be...

Mesonet likely to avoid shutdown

The future of the Mesonet weather network is looking more promising, after initial concerns that it may close at the end of the year.
The...

Weather station investigation

The State Government has hit back at Opposition criticism about the Mesonet weather network that is facing closure.
Last week the Liberal Opposition called on...

Spray drift checks under way

Primary producers are being reminded not to underestimate the distance spray drift can travel in unsuitable conditions with compliance checks under way to identify...

Young gelding ‘Tippa’ the bunch

Furner horse breeder and farmer Brian Bowman achieved one of the highlights of his thoroughbred career when his horse Tippa won the $105,000 Skybeau...

Firefighter support boost

Amajor new firefighting water resource has been established in a Wattle Range blackspot area through the sophisticated redesign of the local drainage network.
Hardwood plantation...

Weather tech boost

Limestone Coast farmers set to benefit from new Mesonet weather network
Primary producers across the Limestone Coast can now access the latest weather information to...

Lions roar to action

The Lions Club of Mount Gambier has launched an initiative to help put food on the table of people struggling with the increasing cost...

Farmers seek support as conditions worsen

Australian farmers are seeking mental health support at almost twice the rate they were seeking assistance last year, according to trusted rural charity, Rural...

Tributes flow for Millicent grazier

Retired Millicent grazier and dedicated community worker John Stuckey is being widely mourned following his passing over the weekend at the age of 94. He...

‘Passing lane’ hazard concern

Millicent farmers Graham Sapiatzer and Lou Gardin fear a hazard for motorists and stock will be created if the state transport department proceeds with...

Manhunt recalled at history group meet

Farmer’s son Frank Boylan was only in his early teens when his family’s Thornlea farm was the focus of a police manhunt almost 60...

Farmers flock to save saleyards

Watched by a public gallery numbering 90, Wattle Range Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to extend a financial lifeline worth $700,000 to its...

‘Intense’ saleyard debate

Intense debate on the future of the Millicent saleyards is anticipated tonight when Wattle Range Council holds a special meeting at the Millicent RSL...