AS CLARE Valley icon Jim Barry Wines celebrates its diamond anniversary this year, it has received a great present - named as Australian winery of the year by eminent wine writer James Halliday.

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?

THERE was a big crowd - of sheep and onlookers - at the Jamestown feature ewe sale, with prices exceeding expectations.

The statute amendments to the Mining Act 1971 are set to be debated in the Upper House next week with SA-Best and the Greens both proposing changes based on their consultation with landholders.

Australian agriculture has many opportunities in a hungrier, wealthier world, according to Rural Bank chief operating officer Will Rayner, but he warns the sector is in for a "bumpier ride".

MANY of SA rural's finest were featured in the Stock Journal in April 1987, with our photographers snapping photos at Karoonda clearing sales, conferences and on-farm visits across the state.

A new program will boost the dairy industry's food safety culture and training options to ensure South Australian dairy processors remain at the forefront in best practice

Bordertown agent Kym Lovelock expects prices for young Merino ewes to be about on a par with 2018, but if the good season in the South East had been more widespread he believes it could have been $20 to $30 better.

MANY regions across SA are on a "knife-edge" when it comes to the season, with the blade expected to swing in the coming weeks as more information comes to light about crop and fodder yields.

A global first was revealed at the Hart Field Day - a new imi-tolerant oat called Kingbale.