Vanessa Binks

MOST producers have emerged from the depths of drought into some of the best returns for sheep and cattle in decades - but more work on legislation to safeguard the industry is still needed.

A WELL-KNOWN auctioneer and stock agent passed away suddenly at home at the end of last year but his legacy to the livestock industry certainly won't be forgotten, after making an impact at saleyards across the state for 43 years.

A YOUNG SA scientist has taken her passion for pig research and gathering a few ideas from people - across the globe and channeled it into gaining one of the industry's prestigious awards.

SHEEP and lamb markets are as buoyant as ever, with an even spread gallery of restocker, opportunist, processor and feedlotter buyers helping to push prices up into big gains territory.

AFTER running farming game for decades, a Hynam producer has wound down his operation and at the same time, changed direction which has brought new opportunities.

PORK prices traditionally hit its straps in the lead up to Christmas as producers are rewarded for increased demand but this year, a slight oversupply of pigs in the system has meant prices have remained steady rather than reaching a peak.

CEMENTING water security for the Barossa region has been a source of contention for a considerable time but soon, graziers could have access to one of the largest water schemes ever to hit the area - if demand can be determined.

LATE in the sale at Jamestown found a record-making pen of ewes from the Thomas family at Tarcowie, after a run of 130, 2020-drops made $402.

The year 2021 has been marked by extraordinary returns on young cattle, with prices significantly up on already high 2020 prices.

FEMALES are in scarce volumes and the Naracoorte Christmas calf sale was no exception to the trend with numbers dipping lower than previously recorded but returns showed continued market buoyancy.