MeatUp in Wudinna for industry update
Producers are encouraged to register for the MeatUp Forum in Wudinna next month.
The forum, hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) at the Wudinna...
Late harvest leads to farmer stress
An unusually late harvest has led many Eyre Peninsula farming families to deal with higher-than-average stress and exhaustion.
With many reaping well into the start of...
‘Thrilled’ Treloar leads new board
Peter Treloar says he is “genuinely thrilled” to be the new chairperson of the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board.
The board was announced last month, with...
Call for better EP weather radar
A call for a new doppler weather radar for the Eyre Peninsula by Flinders MP Sam Telfer has been echoed by others.
Mr Telfer has...
End of an era as last sheep shorn
Michelle and Jack Curtis have shorn their final sheep at the family farm at Coodloloo, at Miltalie.
However, the couple are not selling their farm...
Project explores grain silo bag options
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has been awarded a grant to commence a project looking at options for the reuse and recycling of grain silo...
Growers to be updated on industry developments
Local grain growers and agronomists are being invited to learn about the latest research findings and industry developments at a major grain industry forum...
Busy festive period for Viterra
Viterra received a record-breaking delivery of 5.2 million tonnes into sites across the state last month, with Eyre Peninsula farmers playing their part.
It proved...
Farmers plagued by snail infestations
Farmers from Elliston to Streaky Bay have battled plague infestations of tiny conical snails throughout harvest.
Among those affected was Phil Wheaton and his daughter...
Ralph amazed at changes
At 97-years of age former Smoky Bay farmer Ralph Denton has seen a lot of changes in farming - and the size of the machinery...
Dragons Afloat hosts successful expo
Dragons Afloat Port Lincoln held a very successful Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Expo in Port Lincoln from April 11 to 13.
Twenty health care professionals...
