Tag: farming

Mayor joins water conservation board ranks

Naracoorte Lucindale Mayor Patrick Ross has finally been appointed as a member of the Millicent-based South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board.
Mayor Ross has...

Researchers investigate ways to put methane reducing technology into the paddock

New research is investigating the potential of a lick-block formula that could help reduce methane emissions from livestock. The research is part of a collaboration...

Young environmental leaders take action

Young Environmental Leaders have again been inspired to take action for environmental change. A new cohort of leaders met recently for the first time as...

Social media push

Social media influencers Jaxon and Lachlan Fairbairn have partnered with Australian Good Meat, a program of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), to launch a...

Limestone Coast water allocation under review

The Limestone Coast (LC) Landscape Board has announced that amendment of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is now under way.
The beginning of...

Saleyard bill split

Mount Gambier City Council will meet today to discuss contributing $77,000 to the Grant District Council’s Saleyards Transformation Project. The matter has been listed for...

Livestock supply glut impacts prices

Downward pressure has been placed on South Australia’s cattle prices due to a number of farmers in Northern Australia destocking their properties of livestock...

Farmers up to challenge

South Australia’s primary industries and agribusinesses continue to set the pace and deliver solid growth despite ongoing domestic and international pressures.
Last week’s release of...

By George, what a look!

George the Farmer has joined forces with Iris & Wool, a distinguished Australian fashion label specialising in luxury designs made from 100% Australian merino...

Feral deer too costly to ignore

Feral Deer Eradication Program is critical to protect the future of South Australia’s agricultural industries
The South Australian Government’s Feral Deer Eradication Program has attracted...

Record high meat exports

Last year Australia exported a total volume of 1.84 million shipped weight tonnes of red meat to over 100 countries worth a record A$17.08b...

Costs sharing to meet livestock ID regulations

As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats, the State Government has released details and guidelines of...

Favourite farmer grows fan base

Alocal fictional farmer continues to put Penola on the map, with more than 1500 people attending an official family fun day opening of the...

Feral animal eradication in State Government’s sights with release of 10 year plan

The State Government has released a strategic plan for the 10-year South Australian Feral Deer Eradication Program. The Strategic Plan for the South Australian Feral...

Carbon management a win-win for farmers and environment

Asurvey in the Limestone Coast has revealed a thirst for knowledge from farmers about carbon management but confusion about who to trust, according to...