UK trade agreement to benefit farmers
Agricultural exporters, including for grain and red meat, are expected to benefi t from trade into the United Kingdom, thanks to a new agreement...
Over the fence: The Verdict is in and it’s a hard ‘NO’ for canola...
Australian grain growers and agronomists have been told that the European Union (EU) intends to drastically reduce the maximum residue limit (MRL) in canola...
Field day for Clare
Landcare Association of South Australia, Northern and Yorke Landscape Board and the Landcare Farming Program are joining forces to host a Natural Capital Accounting...
When our technology fails!
Last Monday saw pretty much all of Australia and New Zealand affected by a GPS outage, caused by the malfunction of a geosynchronous satellite.
For...
Powerful safety message issued before seeding
SA Power Networks has warned farmers across the state about working safely around powerlines as they prepare for seeding, following a couple of recent...
Tackling noogoora burr from above
Drone technology is being used to control an infestation of the pest plant noogoora burr near Willowie in the Upper North region.
The declared weed was...
Graduates offered a Hart-start in grains research
A regional internship program being offered in the state’s Mid North is giving agricultural science students a chance to land boots-first in a career...
Owen Ag Bureau goes fishing
Last week’s tagalong tour took in the Mark Lee Fish Farm at St Kilda. This family run business grows barramundi for local and interstate...
The evils of tractors
Here follows part of an address delivered by Dr A.R. Callaghan, Principal of Roseworthy Agricultural College, to the Annual Convention of the Victorian Chamber...
Planting ideas for sustainable future
Education, involvement and action will be required for farmers to go from a more conventional approach to one that is more sustainable, according to...
Ratepayers revolt
“They have the courage of lions, those who only spend the money of others,” said Adelaide Plains Ratepayers Association (APRPA) chairman John Lush at...
