Thunderbolt and lightning …
The weekend’s rain event across much of the state’s agricultural area was unusual for this late in the year. Moisture and thunderstorms drifting
down from...
Keen demand for trade lambs and mutton
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 12 May
Numbers eased marginally as agents offered 5000 lambs and 700 sheep. The usual trade and processor buyers...
Patchy rain heralds a season start
Whilst not a traditional season break, last week’s patchy rainfall has given farmers wary confidence to push on with their seeding programs. Sowing into...
Funding boost to aid crop research future
Hart Field Site Group is among the organisations to benefit from $3.5 million from the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT), which will help...
Easing trends at SA Livestock Exchange
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 5 May
Numbers eased off this week as agents offered 5500 lambs and 1000 sheep. Quality was again extremely...
Mouse bait strength concerns
The zinc phosphide mouse bait currently available for broadacre use is half the strength of previous broadacre baits. This means a mouse must consume...
Hoggets mostly dearer as quality down on previous sale
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 28 April
Numbers remained similar as agents offered 7400 lambs and 1500 sheep. Quality was not up to the...
Problem weeds
While we wait for the elusive break, I thought it a good time to have a look at several problem weeds across South Australia.
Many...
Restocker competition firm up prices as lambs ease
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - 21 April
Numbers reduced marginally as agents offered 7000 lambs and 1500 sheep. Lamb quality was fair to average...
Mice on the move
Just in case farmers have any cash left in their accounts, here is yet another cost to put in their budget.
The season is...
Strong showing for NENA Under 13s
NENA UNDER 13 REPORT
The North Eastern Under 13 girls enjoyed a fantastic Country Championships campaign, finishing the carnival with 11 wins, one draw and...
