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Grain grower committee members wanted

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from South Australian grain producers to join its policy committee with the aim...

Expected decline for national cattle and sheep numbers

Australia’s national cattle herd and sheep flock are expected to decline slightly as record production, slaughter and exports meet demand, according to Meat and...

Increased risk of hypocalcaemia in ewes

With tough seasonal conditions, Livestock SA is warning to be vigilant as supplementary feeding increases the risk of hypocalcaemia (milk fever) in ewes. Milk fever...

Fodder help pledged for farmers

South Australian farmers battling the ongoing effects of drought are continuing to receive vital support, with thousands of tonnes of fodder already delivered and...

Women come together to share Tools for Tough Seasons

Twelve women from across Eyre Peninsula gathered recently at Cleve for Tools for Tough Seasons, a practical and empowering workshop designed to support women...

US tariffs begin

Australian farmers will be hit by the United States’ recently announced tariffs, with beef the highest exported product last financial year. President Donald Trump...

Australians eating more meat but less chocolate

Australians ate 2.3 per cent more meat and poultry in 2023-24 compared to the previous financial year, an average consumption of 145 grams per...

eID rebate for ag schools

Future livestock owners and agricultural participants will be able to gain experience with the handheld scanning technology used for the electronic identification (eID) of...

Preliminary paraquat results released

Initial results into research investigating crop topping at reduced rates of paraquat following the announcement of proposed restrictions on the widely used chemical by...

Australia’s food market entering ‘new normal’

Australia’s food market appears to be “normalising” after a “chaotic” five-year period - impacted by factors including Covid, supply chain disruptions and inflation -...

Preference count underway for Grey

A three-candidate preferred count for the seat of Grey is underway. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is undertaking the count to determine who of Liberal...