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...
Early Christmas present for wool growers
While a bumper harvest continues despite a late start, Lower Eyre Peninsula farmers recently received an early Christmas gift in the form of Quality Wool’s...
Survey shows grower confidence
Most farmers are optimistic about the long term future of the industry, according to Grain Producers SA’s (GPSA) latest annual survey, although challenges such...
Farmer of the Year nominations open
Awards recognising excellence in agriculture are back for 2023 with nominations now open.
The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year...
Last chance to improve soil health with grant
A final grant is available for landholders to trial a multi-species cover crop as part of the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s Regenerative Agriculture Program.
Thirty-five...
Farmers motivate each other
Exercising together is a way of motivating people to exercise and one group that does that is Fat Farmers.
The not-for-profit group recently received a...
Ag programs strengthened
School agricultural programs are being extended to all levels of secondary students with a larger practical component thanks to the introduction of a lead...
New chairperson to steer farmer group
Experienced farming identity Bill Long will take Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP) into its next chapter following his appointment as chairperson.
Mr...
Seaweed production discussed
CH4 Global showcased its work at Australia’s premier investment event in Adelaide last Friday.
The company is undertaking to cultivate Asparagopsis seaweed to produce methane-busting...
