Elizabeth Anderson

A GOAL to bring production to the “next level” has led to the introduction of WA technology in the Upper South East.

A PROJECT looking to quantify the benefits of sustainability has been awarded an $8000 bursary in the Spirit of Excellence Awards.

THIS season’s harvest is being tipped as variable – across the state and even within regions – but recent timely rain in some parts has helped boost hopes.

REDUCED winter rainfall, followed by a dry start to spring has resulted in fire danger seasons in seven districts starting early.

A CONSISTENT line of rams resulted in full clearance and a jump in the average price at the second on-property sale of Paxton Border Leicesters at Western Flat on Friday.

AN INVESTMENT in the dairy industry has paid off with Beston Global Food Company selling SA-sourced cheese into supermarkets and restaurants across the globe.

Strawberry growers are preparing for picking to begin this month.

THE top end performers drew competitive bidding at the Johno’s Border Leicester sale, held at Mundulla Showground on Monday, pushing the top price to $4200.

SPIRITED bidding throughout the catalogue pushed Illawong to a $1350 high and $969 average in the Texel offering.

A LARGE contingent of farmers on the Yorke Peninsula have reaffirmed their opposition to mining legislation amendments.