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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Rural News

Save some seed suitable for sowing

Fungal diseases have hit grain crops across southern Australia hard this season, so growers need to plan their harvest to help them retain high-quality...

It’s not just the cream rising for milk

Australian consumers are seeing significant price increases across dairy products – based on the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) data – with milk prices...

Climate puts our farmers in hot water

Like any activity associated with nature, agriculture is a product of evolution. What and where farmers produce is determined by choosing or adapting a...

Wet conditions bring on lameness in sheep flocks

Sheep producers are being advised to monitor sheep for lameness following the exceptionally wet spring across large parts of South Australia, with 20 cases...

Search is on to find Australia’s top farmer

Nominations are open for the Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards. Nominations can be completed at www.farmeroftheyear.com.au The Kondinin Group...

Sheep flock set to grow says survey

Nearly half of Australian sheep producers are looking to increase the size of their flocks in the next 12 months, according to the first...

Cherry King crowned at auction

South Australia’s cherry season has kicked off in time for the festive season, with the South Australian Produce Markets celebrating by hosting an auction...

Ambassadors push Hong Kong trade

Premium South Australian wine continues to gain recognition in key Asia-Pacific markets after the latest group of international wine ambassadors was assembled in Hong...

Farm sector praised for contribution

Primary Industries leaders used last Friday’s National Agriculture Day to sing the praises of and celebrate the significant economic and social contribution of South...

Top vintage but challenges remain

South Australia’s wine industry delivered high yields and an exceptional vintage in 2022, off the back of a record vintage in 2021. While the topline...

Zane to take on Bek

The Federal election will be held in 2025 and the Liberal Party of South Australia has endorsed Zane Basic as their candidate for the...

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