Multi-species crop builds soil
Eyre Peninsula farmers are paying increased input costs on everything needed to grow a crop - but if they reap a decent harvest, indications...
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...
Weather, bloom going against fishers
Much of last week was very average weather-wise, but we did manage some much-needed rain.
Despite this there were brave fishers out there that...
