Strong demand at Jamestown market
There was a total yarding of 22,000 sheep for the October Market at Jamestown, less than advertised due to heavy northern rains.
There were mainly...
Hay takes a hammering
Cut hay across the Mid North is spoiling on the ground and will likely be below export quality due to persistent rain events preventing baling.
Pinery...
Pirie wharf upgrade helps Mid North growers
Completed asphalt works at the Port Pirie Wharf is paving the way for new grain handling capability, which is expected to benefit Mid North...
$1.6m pledged for locust control
The state government has pledged $1.6 million to limit impacts from the anticipated Australian plague locust outbreaks in areas including the Upper North and...
Over the fence: Grain marketing explained
As the states farmers move toward harvest, grain marketing is front of mind, but what is grain marketing and how does it work?
Basically, grain...
Harvest underway with first load received
Viterra has reported the official start of South Australia’s harvest for 2022/23 with the first load of grain being received at one of its...
Regional and rural women in the spotlight
Saturday marked the International Day of Rural Women, highlighting the important role women play in agriculture and food systems around the world.
Kasey Mullighan, 21,...
Have a say on harvest playlist
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is providing a musical resource while they are out in the paddocks to help with their mental health and wellbeing...
Stay alert for signs of locusts
Mid North landowners and primary producers are being asked by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) to be on the lookout for...
Over the fence: Is this the most expensive season ever?
Lauren McNeil with daughter Honey pictured in a crop of Bennett wheat near Loxton. The Mallee is looking awesome this season.
Photo: Jock McNeil
Spiralling inputs...
Balaklava locals in ‘Ski for Life’
Balaklava locals are once again gearing up for the annual Ski for Life event, with Martin Bond and his team preparing to tackle the...
