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...
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...
Cummins to open 30 housing blocks
An extra 30 residential housing allotments will be made available in Cummins during 2025 thanks to a $779,318 state government regional housing grant.
Lower Eyre...
