In November, 2000, farming across the state was in top shape, with cropping and livestock enjoying buoyant production and prices.
CRT Rural Women's Symposium at Cleve attracted a crowd of enthusiastic attendees and Oriental Park Merino and Poll Merino studs at Tintinara attracted top crowds too.
A locust plague was on the state's doorstep though and growers were putting plans in place to help stop the pest from spreading.
A grower was also playing around with growing swedes for prime lamb and cattle feed source.
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