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Chickpea set for regal reception

Chickpea set for regal reception

A new kabuli chickpea is likely to be an alternative to the Genesis 90 variety across both the northern and southern chickpea zones.

Viterra unveils $4m Gladstone site upgrade

Viterra unveils $4m Gladstone site upgrade

A $4 million state-of-the-art upgrade of Viterra's Gladstone site has been unveiled.

Rocky Springs offered with 3000 cattle

Rocky Springs offered with 3000 cattle

Rocky Springs will be auctioned with about 3000 cattle by Slaney and Co in Townsville on November 13.

Record MSA returns to farmgate

Record MSA returns to farmgate

MSA delivers $84 a head premium to producers.

Viterra unveils $4m Gladstone site upgrade

Viterra unveils $4m Gladstone site upgrade

A $4 million state-of-the-art upgrade of Viterra's Gladstone site has been unveiled.

Fire danger times brought forward in five zones

Fire danger times brought forward in five zones

WITH widespread dry conditions during winter, the Country Fire Service has announced at least five Fire Ban Districts will start early for the 2019-20 fire danger season.

Wheat futures near year's top price

Wheat futures near year's top price

CBOT wheat futures surged last week, but Australian wheat prices have not followed.

Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Innovators and trailblazers were recognised at the Agricultural Bureau of SA's Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards held in Adelaide on Friday night.

Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

What got Australian agriculture to where it is today will not suffice for the future it needs to build.

Fire danger times brought forward in five zones

Fire danger times brought forward in five zones

WITH widespread dry conditions during winter, the Country Fire Service has announced at least five Fire Ban Districts will start early for the 2019-20 fire danger season.

Record MSA returns to farmgate

Record MSA returns to farmgate

MSA delivers $84 a head premium to producers.

Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Innovators and trailblazers were recognised at the Agricultural Bureau of SA's Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards held in Adelaide on Friday night.

Rocky Springs offered with 3000 cattle

Rocky Springs offered with 3000 cattle

Rocky Springs will be auctioned with about 3000 cattle by Slaney and Co in Townsville on November 13.

Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

What got Australian agriculture to where it is today will not suffice for the future it needs to build.

SA wine businesses gain vital support

SA wine businesses gain vital support

Seven innovative wine and tourism tech start-ups have been announced as part of the state government's FOMENT program, to help accelerate innovation and new ideas within the wine sector.

Low interest rates offer huge opportunities

Low interest rates offer huge opportunities

With the season looking problematical for a fair portion of the state, a close, hard look at finance costs is warranted.

Wheat futures near year's top price

Wheat futures near year's top price

CBOT wheat futures surged last week, but Australian wheat prices have not followed.

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Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Innovators and trailblazers were recognised at the Agricultural Bureau of SA's Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards held in Adelaide on Friday night.

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

When government keeps the truth from you, what are they covering up?

Naracoorte Show entertains and enthralls |PHOTOS

Naracoorte Show entertains and enthralls |PHOTOS

The 156th annual Naracoorte Show had something for everyone but especially the young ones who turned out in force for the beef cattle handlers and young judges competitions.

Flashback Friday - April 1967

Flashback Friday - April 1967

Rural Youth were out celebrating, the WAB marked their Jubilee, prizes were awarded in dairy rings, Merinos went on display and a bull sold for an impressive - for the day - $19,500.

Agribusiness

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Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

What got Australian agriculture to where it is today will not suffice for the future it needs to build.

Viterra unveils $4m Gladstone site upgrade

Viterra unveils $4m Gladstone site upgrade

A $4 million state-of-the-art upgrade of Viterra's Gladstone site has been unveiled.

Wheat futures near year's top price

Wheat futures near year's top price

CBOT wheat futures surged last week, but Australian wheat prices have not followed.

Low interest rates offer huge opportunities

Low interest rates offer huge opportunities

With the season looking problematical for a fair portion of the state, a close, hard look at finance costs is warranted.

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It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

When government keeps the truth from you, what are they covering up?

Damn ewe Uncle Sam - NFF strikes out at US tariff hypocrisy

Damn ewe Uncle Sam - NFF strikes out at US tariff hypocrisy

When the Pentagon and New York's twin towers were smashed by al-Qaeda terrorist attacks, Ian Donges, was at the centre of the drama, caught in Washington trying to end US import tariffs on Aussie lamb.

GM regulations gazetted

GM regulations gazetted

THE state government has gazetted regulations to lift the GM moratorium on mainland SA.

Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

As the National Farmers' Federation celebrates 40 years of leadership this week, we've been looking back at the highs and lows of each decade of advocacy. Here's a look at 2010 to 2019.

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

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Growers gather for Hart Twilight Walk | PHOTOS

Growers gather for Hart Twilight Walk | PHOTOS

THE Hart Field Site Group held its final event of 2019 on Tuesday evening, with growers meeting at Hart for the Spring Twilight Walk.

Farmers go nude for good cause

Farmers go nude for good cause

GETTING your gear off in public generally isn't celebrated, but if it can get people talking about mental health, then young farmer Ben Brooksby will keep encouraging it.

Ferguson tractors return from outback SA trip

Ferguson tractors return from outback SA trip

While the push is on to increase speed limits of some main regional roads across the state, members of the Harry Ferguson Tractor Club have spent almost a month travelling outback SA on their beloved "Fergies", content with an average speed of just 20 kilometres an hour.

Applications open for 2020 Rural Women's Award

Applications open for 2020 Rural Women's Award

EMERGING female leaders passionate about making change in regional South Australia are being encouraged to apply for the 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women's Awards with nominations closing at the end of October.

Brothers retiring after 100 years of fire service

Brothers retiring after 100 years of fire service

ANSWERING calls for help from SA communities has long been a part of the Eckermann brothers' daily life, with the duo retiring after amassing more than 100 years of service between SA's fire services.

Winemaker wins local show's special award

Winemaker wins local show's special award

A CHAMPION of the Riverland wine industry who "leaves no stone unturned in the vineyard" has won the top gong at the 2019 Riverland Wine Show.

Merinos a cut above at Manildra

Merinos a cut above at Manildra

A hairdresser from Manildra in central West NSW is also shearing some quality wool from the family's Merino flock.

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Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Enthusiasm for agriculture shines through at Ag Bureau awards | PHOTOS

Innovators and trailblazers were recognised at the Agricultural Bureau of SA's Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards held in Adelaide on Friday night.

Thriving Women Conference launched

Thriving Women Conference launched

The Thriving Women 2020 Conference, which aims to grow and inspire women connected through agriculture, was launched in Adelaide on Tuesday night.

Save Our Mates campaign travels to Riverland

Save Our Mates campaign travels to Riverland

On the back of highly successful roadshows across rural SA in February and March, the next Save Our Mates mental health campaign will kick off next week, this time travelling to the Riverland and Mallee areas.

Ag teacher wins big education award

Ag teacher wins big education award

LOXTON High School agriculture teacher Justine Fogden is among 10 educators to receive top gongs at the SA Public Education Awards on Friday night.

Field day to tackle SE grazing challenges

Field day to tackle SE grazing challenges

WAYS to tackle phalaris staggers and copper deficiencies will be outlined at a SE field day on October 30.

High-yielding cereals research showcased

High-yielding cereals research showcased

A field research site dedicated to supporting mainland high rainfall zone growers in their efforts to achieve higher yields of wheat and barley through genetic improvement and management will be showcased later this month.

Workshops roll out to tackle wild dog problem

Workshops roll out to tackle wild dog problem

A number of workshops are being rolled out across the state to provide pastoralists and landholders with skills to monitor and trap wild dogs, which pose a significant threat to SA's $4.3 billion livestock industry.

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Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

Ag's successful strategies no longer good enough - time for levy re-think

What got Australian agriculture to where it is today will not suffice for the future it needs to build.

Low interest rates offer huge opportunities

Low interest rates offer huge opportunities

With the season looking problematical for a fair portion of the state, a close, hard look at finance costs is warranted.

Why farmers should avoid magic and opt for science

Why farmers should avoid magic and opt for science

Comment: Too much attention is placed on fads say agribusiness consultants, Phil Holmes and Ian McLean.

No obligation to act on advice

No obligation to act on advice

I WAS recently driving back from Melbourne and, in hindsight, I wish I had asked my GPS for advice.

Young Aussie ag scientists can tackle world's food challenges

Young Aussie ag scientists can tackle world's food challenges

Australia's next generation of agricultural scientists can build on our proud tradition of global success.

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NCHA buyers make a Smart Lil purchase

NCHA buyers make a Smart Lil purchase

Catch up on the results from Tamworth's latest horse sale.

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Do quad bikes need roll-over protection? | POLL

Do quad bikes need roll-over protection? | POLL

Roll-over protection devices will be made mandatory on all new quad bikes within 24 months. Do you support the move, or think safety efforts should be concentrated elsewhere?

Are roo shooters' costs too high? | POLL

Are roo shooters' costs too high? | POLL

Do you think lower costs would help attract more commercial kangaroo harvesters to enter the sector?

Did the govt get its Royal Commission response right? | POLL

Did the govt get its Royal Commission response right? | POLL

The SA government has responded to the Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, and we want to know - did they get it right?

Have you cut crops for hay? | POLL

Have you cut crops for hay? | POLL

FROSTS have hit grain crops hard in many regions, prompting some farmers to cut crops for hay. Are you among them?

Should drought support be increased? | POLL

Should drought support be increased? | POLL

Demand for drought support is expected to skyrocket in coming weeks, as seasonal conditions worsen in many areas of the state. Do you think more assistance should be offered to those affected?