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Monday, August 18, 2025
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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...

Dry start sowing on display at Winter Walk

Growers got a first look at trials underway at the Hart Field Site at its Winter Walk last Tuesday, which this year has a...

Sustainable red tape for farmers

From July 2 , Sustainable Grain Australia (SGA) ramped up paperwork for farmers with even more red tape for growers to navigate. This is...

Minds bloom young in Woolly Garden

Get ready to see the Festival of the Lamb come alive with colour and creativity! Children’s University (CU), in partnership with the Festival of...