Poll finds farming priorities important to voters in election
A phone survey conducted in the Flinders electorate found almost half of voters were most likely to vote for a candidate or party whose...
Support available for land managers
Eyre Peninsula land managers recovering from the impacts of January’s severe storms can seek expert advice from local landscape boards.
Land managers are encouraged to...
Sophie is ready to take on the nation
An Eyre Peninsula youngster will be heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show after being named to compete in the prestigious national young judges...
Online tool helping farmers with their wellbeing
A website launched in 2018 to provide farmers practical strategies to cope with factors beyond their control has been so successful with rural communities...
Dog owners go to school
Sheep dog owners learnt how to get more out of their canine workers at a workshop at Sims Farm on Saturday.
People travelled from the...
Research to provide insight into ironstone gravel soils
New research into ironstone gravel soils in the western and southern regions of Australia is working to unlock potential and increase the yields of...
Natural beauty in abundance at Wudinna
Heading north from the town of Wudinna is the walking trail, which leads to Polda Rock. Be sure to say hello to ‘Maurie the...
Trial highlights new weed management techniques
Southern growers could be changing weed management practices after results from almost five years’ worth of trials indicate a triple threat strategy, countering traditional...
Lessons learned from WA floods
Farmers dealing with post flood conditions had the opportunity to learn from someone who has been through it - via a remote link speaker...
Fox baiting helps protect lambs
Baiting foxes to reduce numbers and save stock losses is common sense with lambs selling for $200 to $300 a head.
Kielpa farmer Paul Dolling...
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...
