Over the Fence and out in the paddock
This week’s Over the Fence comes from the cabin of my windrower where I am windrowing canola. This activity will keep me busy for...
Stop allocating prime farmland to housing
About 4000 hectares of prime farming land is set to disappear under housing if the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan goes ahead. In a draft...
SA Farmers on Tour – Part 5
Banff to Vancouver
It was a 5am start for this leg, which would be around a seven-hour drive along the Trans-Canada Highway following the Rocky...
Senate hears from grape and grain growers
The devastation of drought and frost conditions to the grape and grain industry is now the focus of a Senate enquiry.
Grape and...
Crops snap frozen
Recent frosts across the Mid North have resulted in thousands of hectares being cut for hay in an effort to salvage a return from...
SA Farmers on Tour (continued)
One of the more interesting aspects of our trip, from a farming perspective, was a visit to the Murray Lake Hutterite Brethren Colony, just...
Big crowd rolls in for Hart Field Day
A large crowd gathered for the 42nd Hart Field Day on Tuesday, September 17, as participants learned about the latest research and technology ahead...
Hart and Rocky River celebrate 20 year partnership
Ahead of this year's Field Day, Hart Field-Site Group is recognising a two-decade partnership that has made events like it possible.
This year will see...
Farmers encouraged to maintain mental health
Farming in South Australia, with its unique challenges like drought, market fluctuations, and isolation, can significantly impact mental well-being. Recent research reveals nearly half of Australian farmers have experienced...
Spots for spotting birds
Andrew asked me to make a contribution to the Farming section for this week, while he enjoys a well deserved break. From time to...
Swingsong for Our Children Our Community
A group which has aimed to support preschoolers in the district has disbanded, but not before providing one more addition to Balaklava's local nature...
