New face joins grain board
The Board of Grain Producers SA (GPSA) last week appointed policy and communications expert Brad Perry as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
Mr Perry...
Genetic discovery improving wheat
Researchers have discovered a genetic element in a common wheat pathogen with potential to help streamline breeding for disease-resistant wheat varieties that are better...
Mid North voice in grains program
Barunga Gap farmer Tom Michael hopes to develop his communication skills and tell the many positive stories in the grain growing industry after being...
Emerging tech trialled on farms
The state government has announced it will establish AgTech test beds on state-owned farms, in order to conduct rigorous and replicable testing of new...
Millions netted for horticulture
Australia’s horticulture growers will be able to access $35 million in Australian Government funding to purchase and install protective horticultural netting.
Agriculture and Northern Australia...
Rabbit control vital in summer
Farmers across South Australia are being urged to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to combating rabbits this summer.
Rabbits are regarded as...
Watch out for drift this summer
Producers are being reminded to consider their neighbours when planning spraying operations during the summer months.
Department of Primary Industries and Regions biosecurity executive director...
Booleroo Centre to chat about herbicides
Grains Research and Development Corporation is supporting a series of fallow herbicide workshops for growers and agronomists that will be delivered by Mark Congreve...
Booleroo farmer paves way for new generation
As a sixth-generation farmer with young children, Joseph Koch is concerned for the future of farming communities in regional towns.
That’s why he’s chosen to...
Port Wakefield’s big Christmas event
Families from the Port gathered alongside those who travelled from Adelaide and around the Mid North last Sunday, December 12, to celebrate the festive...
Port Augusta youths caught at Port Wakefield
Seven youths will face justice after being caught in Port Wakefield, linked to the theft of a car from Port Augusta early Thursday morning.
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