Vigilance needed to combat Khaki weed spread
Eyre Peninsula people need to be extra vigilant inspecting their car tyres for the invasive Khaki weed, with outbreaks at Kimba, Wudinna and Cowell.
The...
Perfect start for EP farmers
As Eyre Peninsula farmers begin sowing their crops, expectations are high for strong yields come November’s harvest, with good summer rains creating near perfect...
Take a sticky beak at station
Future proofing for drought and carbon farming are just two topics people have the opportunity to learn more about next week at a sticky...
Hygiene vital at seeding time
With seeding preparations building during this busy time of year, growers are encouraged to prioritise hygiene around seed grain and storage infrastructure.
The Grains Research...
Grain producers warn more needed in Indian trade deal
“Delivering stability and certainty is vitally important for ensuring long-term growth opportunities from our trading relationship with India - especially in areas such as...
Hard slog to recover from flooding
Buckleboo farmer Tristan Baldock has been flat out fixing flood damage to his farm in time for seeding, after parts of it were inundated...
Corporation seeking regional leaders
Applications are now open for the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) regional panel chairperson positions in the northern and southern regions.
The positions provide...
Machinery manufacturer goes into administration
A handful of Eyre Peninsula farmers are out of pocket tens of thousands of dollars - deposits paid for farm machinery that they haven’t...
Hope grain prices will remain high
The 2021 grain season was a challenge for many Eyre Peninsula farmers, with spring and summer rain disrupting harvest.
However, across South Australia a record...
Building drought resilience in low rainfall areas
Paroo Pastoral Company will introduce sustainable dorper lamb production at Buckleboo Station, near Kimba, by improving grassland regeneration following a severe three-year drought in...
Firefighters stop Coulta blaze
Country Fire Service crews attended a fire at Coulta on the weekend.
Firefighters battled a grass fire on Marble Creek Road at about 5.45pm.
Crews managed...
