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Breakthrough overturns theory of plant growth under rising CO2

Breakthrough overturns theory of plant growth under rising CO2

New findings to revolutionise pasture management

Beef’s record stud show

Beef’s record stud show

Beef 2018 organisers are thrilled with record stud beef numbers nominated. A total of 1676 head will be paraded and represent 32 beef breeds.

MDBA chief calls out ‘damaging misconception’ of Basin Plan

MDBA chief calls out ‘damaging misconception’ of Basin Plan

Murray Darling river's fate hangs in balance as Senate vote looms

Big profit lift to $6.8m for Namoi

Big profit lift to $6.8m for Namoi

A 23 per cent bigger national cotton crop last season boosted Namoi Cotton cash flow and profits

Positive result at Strathalbyn despite dry season conditions | Photos

Positive result at Strathalbyn despite dry season conditions | Photos

CATTLE prices at Strathalbyn remained on-par with rates across the state on Friday.

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

If your farm uses a company structure and franking credits to mitigate financial risks, things may have to change.

Yumbah makes waves with pricey seafood delicacy

Yumbah makes waves with pricey seafood delicacy

About 80 per cent of Yumbah Aquaculture’s $50 a kilogram abalone sales go to Asian and North American buyers, who want more

Agribusiness

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Big profit lift to $6.8m for Namoi

Big profit lift to $6.8m for Namoi

A 23 per cent bigger national cotton crop last season boosted Namoi Cotton cash flow and profits

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

If your farm uses a company structure and franking credits to mitigate financial risks, things may have to change.

Yumbah makes waves with pricey seafood delicacy

Yumbah makes waves with pricey seafood delicacy

About 80 per cent of Yumbah Aquaculture’s $50 a kilogram abalone sales go to Asian and North American buyers, who want more

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what's been happening and who's making news around the traps in agribusiness

Politics

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O’Sullivan says rural loan changes needed

O’Sullivan says rural loan changes needed

Senator Barry O’Sullivan has called on the big banks to reopen branches in regional areas and to restructure lending policies.

Foreign pork imports targeted in new truth-in-labelling campaign

Foreign pork imports targeted in new truth-in-labelling campaign

WORLD Animal Protection wants Primo to provide more labelling information so consumers can identify if foreign imported pork products came from countries that use sow-stalls.

Islamophobic ban live exports rally placard labelled ‘divisive’

Islamophobic ban live exports rally placard labelled ‘divisive’

ISLAMOPHOBIC comment on a placard brandished at an anti-live exports rally in Adelaide has been condemned as ‘divisive’.

Farm labour void remains politically problematic at budget time

Farm labour void remains politically problematic at budget time

MOVES are underway to try to resolve ongoing shortages in the Australian agricultural workforce, by overcoming “speculation” about the actual causes by generating current and reliable data.

Incorrect reports on Vietnam abattoir training program rebuked

Incorrect reports on Vietnam abattoir training program rebuked

INCORRECT media reporting about the actual amount of Australian government funding going towards training abattoir workers in Vietnam have been rebuked.

Property

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Renowned property with big production

Renowned property with big production

Burnbrae is a very productive, well positioned property which can grow almost anything.

Opportunity to acquire add-on holdings

Opportunity to acquire add-on holdings

Flinders property moves to parklands

Flinders property moves to parklands

A property on the western slopes of the Southern Flinders Ranges will be included in the national parks system after being bought by the state government.

An easy working mixed farming block

An easy working mixed farming block

Life & Style

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Vin calls time after five decades in pig industry

Vin calls time after five decades in pig industry

GROWING up, Vin Argent always thought he was destined for a career in the wool industry.

Students take action to restore life after tragedy

Students take action to restore life after tragedy

The devastating impacts of the 2015 Pinery fire have been well-documented, but eight schools have pulled together to demonstrate that from the ashes good things can grow.

Green key theme during Geoff’s time in industry

Green key theme during Geoff’s time in industry

GEOFF Ruchs has had a good view of the entire agricultural industry across his career, taking in broadacre cropping, horticulture, machinery upgrades and livestock.

Herd of Hope here to help at Bondi Beach | Photos

Herd of Hope here to help at Bondi Beach | Photos

Check out all the photos from the charity cattle drive at Bondi Beach.

Belief outweighs pork returns

Belief outweighs pork returns

Running active and occupied pigs has remained the key to the Mansfield family’s successful free-range Berkshire pig operation at Mount Pleasant.

Liz creates stirring tribute to community cooks

Liz creates stirring tribute to community cooks

A collection of community cookbooks handed down from her grandmother have inspired Adelaide Hills based author Liz Harfull’s latest book,Tried, Tested and True.

Hay run helps Muttaburra tee off

Hay run helps Muttaburra tee off

Muttaburra golfers now have a home for their equipment, thanks to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners and the people of Australia.

Events

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Murray Greys on show

Murray Greys on show

Conformation functionality and trueness to productive type were the key characteristics judge Roger Evans and associate judge Dayna Grey were looking for during the Murray Grey National show.

Interest up for SA Sheep Expo

Interest up for SA Sheep Expo

Future industry leaders will get a taste of all things ovine, with the SA Sheep Expo underway at the Adelaide Showground.

Mid North Merinos shine at Burra Expo | PHOTOS

Mid North Merinos shine at Burra Expo | PHOTOS

Merino studs from across the state put their best sheep on show for day two of the Elders SA Stud Merino Expo.

Mid North studs open farmgates | PHOTOS

Mid North studs open farmgates | PHOTOS

Merino studs across the Mid North put their best sheep on show for day one of the Elders SA Stud Merino Expo.

Dairyfarmers open to change at DairySA conference | PHOTOS

Dairyfarmers open to change at DairySA conference | PHOTOS

More than 120 dairyfarmers and service providers learnt about change at yesterday’s DairySA Central Conference in Hahndorf.

Herd of Hope here to help at Bondi Beach | Photos

Herd of Hope here to help at Bondi Beach | Photos

Check out all the photos from the charity cattle drive at Bondi Beach.

Dairy farmers to learn how to take the ‘scary’ out of change

Dairy farmers to learn how to take the ‘scary’ out of change

The future of exciting new technologies will be presented at this year's DairySA Central Conference in Hahndorf this week.