As we wrap up another year, let's have a look at the stories that had you clicking throughout 2019.
There are no real surprises with property prices, record ewe and lamb prices and the rebirth of the Thomas Foods International abattoir at Murray Bridge creating plenty of buzz.
Some other topics that attracted interest were machinery - particularly old and rare tractors; insight into ways to improve production and even some romance.
Let's reminisce about the year below:
Record result in YP land sale
A small block of land near Arthurton broke land price records during an auction in November.
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TFI announces world class abattoir rebuild
After a fire destroyed the Murray Bridge facility of Thomas Foods International in January, 2018, the company announced in June it would return, bigger and better.
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Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record
The first-cross ewe sale at Naracoorte in November resulted in a series of national record prices, culminating at $402.
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Lamb record set at Naracoorte
Across several weeks in May and June, the state record for lambs bounced between Dublin and Naracoorte.
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Mundulla Show to host world's rarest tractor
The Upton HT14/350 is the largest two-wheel-drive factory-designed tractor in the world and the only one of its kind ever constructed. It was on display at Mundulla Show in March.
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First-cross ewes hit $388
Just hours before the heights of $402 were achieved at Naracoorte, there was another national record set just across the border at Edenhope, Vic.
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Feedlot innovation speeds up lamb turnover
The McGorman family at Cambrai invented an efficient automated feeding system, which has tripled production at their lamb feedlot without increasing labour.
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Adjoining pastoral stations hit market
There was a rare opportunity for sale near Broken Hill, NSW, in April.
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Love soars at Wynarka
Clinton De Michele took an innovative approach when proposing to Casey Gregory, spelling out the message in hay bales in March.
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Princess Royal's next generation
Take a look through this iconic Mid North operation.
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Some other stories that grabbed attention included the closure of several Viterra silos, a new name for Landmark and a vintage tractor collection up for grabs.
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