Flashback Friday - July 1997

For anyone looking for a smaller entry level to one of the most reliable rainfall areas in south Australia, Sip Sip and Yakka Jacks may be the answer.

A PRE-EXISTING genetically-modified free policy and varying constituent views are among the significant challenges facing SA councils as they determine whether to lodge an application to remain GM-free.

THE Millicent saleyards was thrown a lifeline earlier this year to turn about its plummeting cattle numbers and after a sale-day switch, plus bolstered support from the community, its popularity among producers has significantly improved.

While airfreight export options direct out of SA were completely shut down when COVID-19 first gripped the nation, the continuing success of two weekly flights out of Adelaide are helping SA producers regain market access to overseas destinations.