In the second installment of April 2001, this Friday we're flashing back to week two of the month.
While it was 23 years in the past, the state was facing similar issues it's facing today, with Eyre Peninsula water a major story in this week's paper.
Then National party president Robin Dixon Thompson said it was criminal to have rainwater flowing into the sea when it could be used in the region.
He suggested the state government established water supply projects such as desalination plants and recycling waste water to tackle the issue.
The edition's special report on water also highlighted water concerns in the Mallee, Barossa Valley and the South East.
The Karoonda Farm Fair was also held with the Ashby family from Tintinara, Southrose, taking home the top honour at the event for its champion ram and ewe Merino pair.
Genetically modified crops were under the spotlight after 20 voluntary control breaches on trial sites and Ovine Johnes disease was detected on the SA mainland for the second time with a case reported in the South East.
Peter Angus, Mallala, was named the inaugural winner of the Australian Rural Ambassador award after he was named the SA ambassador in 2000.
Mr Angus went on to spend six months in the US on a $6000 SA ambassador scholarship before travelling around Australia promoting country shows.
The Elders Barrier Bull Sale was also held at Broken Hill with a new record bull price reached for Poll Hereford bull Oak Downs Uncle sold by Trevor and Kath Schwarz, Bordertown, to Geoff and Kerrie Davies, Marra, Wilcannia, for $6200.
