Fertilisers – the essentials
Agfert’s Derryn Stringer has provided us with timely advice regarding the current fertiliser situation. Below he explains the complexities of the fertiliser market.
Fertiliser...
Drone technology set to save chemical costs
Owen farmer Brayden Harkness has a new bit of tech – a DJI MAVIC 3M (multi spectral) next level agricultural drone.
It utilises RTK...
Mixed bag as harvest rolls on
Growers across the region are in the paddocks, bringing in this year’s crop and while many would be satisfied with what is coming in,...
Clare’s cattle camp champion crowned
A Mid North local has taken out one of the top prizes at an important interstate agricultural show.
Clare local Ally Peter attended The Murray...
Locals honoured at livestock awards
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) has recognised industry specialists in the mid north in their 2023 awards.
Sevenhill’s Deb Scammell was recognised in...
Hay making way back to China
After a less than ideal growing season last year, things are getting better and better for local hay growers with timely weather conditions for...
balancing risk and reward on farm
Balancing risk and reward on-farm is something most farmers do regularly. Whether they stop to think about it or not, it is most likely...
Future of ag up in the air
Horizon Christian School students in Balaklava got a taste of technology they could be using in the future in the field of agriculture as...
Why farmers grow hay
The 2023 hay season is rapidly approaching and after the last couple of years of rather stressful hay production I thought it was time...
Hands on ‘Hart’, with grain industry opportunity on offer
Hart Field-Site Group (Hart) in the Mid North is offering the chance for post graduates with an interest in a career in applied grains...
Earthquake rattles Jamestown
Jamestown residents felt the tremors of a 4.2 magnitude earthquake recorded north of the town last Wednesday.
Geoscience Australia recorded an earthquake about 12km north...
