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Chris Preston has urged farmers to explore alternative options to paraquat, regardless of the APVMA risk assessment outc...
23/03/2025

Chris Preston has urged farmers to explore alternative options to paraquat, regardless of the APVMA risk assessment outcome.

Expert warns alternatives to paraquat use need to be explored.

ICYMI: 📸 Pastoralists headed to Port Augusta for the SA Arid Lands field day on Thursday.
23/03/2025

ICYMI: 📸 Pastoralists headed to Port Augusta for the SA Arid Lands field day on Thursday.

Pastoralists gather for a packed field day in Port Augusta.

Predictions indicate more short-term downward pressure due to full feedlots and little need for processors to chase supp...
22/03/2025

Predictions indicate more short-term downward pressure due to full feedlots and little need for processors to chase supply.

Processor cows take the biggest dip; feeder steers hold up best.

A national wether trial measuring dollar value showed an $80 average per head difference between top and bottom performi...
22/03/2025

A national wether trial measuring dollar value showed an $80 average per head difference between top and bottom performing teams.
All trial wethers were run in the same conditions, but genetic potential was within a producer's control.

There were 50 teams entered from three states.

ICYMI: No alternative treatments were as effective as the current full rate of paraquat. However, there were a few new t...
22/03/2025

ICYMI: No alternative treatments were as effective as the current full rate of paraquat. However, there were a few new treatments that showed promising results.

Trials looking into the efficacy of paraquat alternatives have returned mixed results.

"A lot of people are concerned we'll end up with a Coles and Woolies type duopoly, and duopolies are not good for farmer...
22/03/2025

"A lot of people are concerned we'll end up with a Coles and Woolies type duopoly, and duopolies are not good for farmers."

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Concerns about how the ACCC will assess the ag's duopoly risk.

"Consumers are more discerning about what they eat so we have to make sure what we produce is the very finest with good ...
22/03/2025

"Consumers are more discerning about what they eat so we have to make sure what we produce is the very finest with good regard to animal welfare and the environment."

"Constant genetic gains keeps our commercial buyers in business."

Political pressure is mounting on the state government to remove the funding roadblock for Aussie Hay Runners to deliver...
21/03/2025

Political pressure is mounting on the state government to remove the funding roadblock for Aussie Hay Runners to deliver more than 210 loads of donated hay to drought-stricken farmers.

Five independent MPs are calling for the state govt to get the wheels turning on a planned convoy...

ICYMI: The Roseworthy area is three times larger than that rezoned at Mount Barker in 2010. The changes to urban growth ...
21/03/2025

ICYMI: The Roseworthy area is three times larger than that rezoned at Mount Barker in 2010. The changes to urban growth boundaries also encompasses Environment and Food Production Areas at Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Two Wells and Murray Bridge. The facts and figures here 👇

Environment and Food Production Area to be rezoned for housing.

A study has shown that wool goes longer between washes than cotton or polyester.
21/03/2025

A study has shown that wool goes longer between washes than cotton or polyester.

New study finds wool garments need less frequent washing.

FREE TO READ: Check out our big gallery from a big day one of the 45th annual South East Field Days. It included a Westp...
21/03/2025

FREE TO READ: Check out our big gallery from a big day one of the 45th annual South East Field Days. It included a Westpac agribusiness client breakfast at the Lucindale Country Club followed by lots of action at Yakka Park.

All the photos from the first day of the South East Field Days.

Strong maternal instincts are why fourth generation beef producer Nick Simpson remains faithful to the Shorthorn breed, ...
21/03/2025

Strong maternal instincts are why fourth generation beef producer Nick Simpson remains faithful to the Shorthorn breed, despite operating in the Angus-dominated Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu.

Good weight gains have also been achieved.

Spence family offers proven show steer genetics in new online sale.
21/03/2025

Spence family offers proven show steer genetics in new online sale.

After years dominating the Royal Adelaide Show led steer competition, Spence's Show Steers are giving others a chance...

🗣 WEEKLY POLL | Should the current urban growth boundary be maintained?
21/03/2025

🗣 WEEKLY POLL | Should the current urban growth boundary be maintained?

We want your thoughts on the urban growth boundary.

An eID equipment rebate opportunity has opened for schools.
21/03/2025

An eID equipment rebate opportunity has opened for schools.

Essential Equipment Rebate scheme open until June 30

A proposed US charge on ships with a Chinese connection could cause massive disruptions within the sea freight sector, r...
21/03/2025

A proposed US charge on ships with a Chinese connection could cause massive disruptions within the sea freight sector, right through to Australian ports.

The US duties could have benefits for Aussie grain exporters.

📸 FREE: Check out all the action from Port Augusta's SA Arid Lands field day.
21/03/2025

📸 FREE: Check out all the action from Port Augusta's SA Arid Lands field day.

Pastoralists gather for a packed field day in Port Augusta.

Given the number of spot fires, shenanigans and brouhahas popping up across the political landscape this week, it's easy...
21/03/2025

Given the number of spot fires, shenanigans and brouhahas popping up across the political landscape this week, it's easy to forget that Albo has not yet pulled the trigger on the election campaign.

Liberals Against Nuclear try to blow-up Coalition's energy plan.

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