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Mouse warning for SA farmers as activity rises

FARMERS are being urged to remain vigilant as mouse numbers continue to increase at key cropping and trapping sites across South Australia. The latest CSIRO Mouse Monitoring Report has identified moderate to high activity in some cropping region —...

Caitlin Menadue
11 Nov 2025
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Bunge welcomes first harvest deliveries

BUNGE welcomed its first load at the Wallaroo site on Monday, October 27, with 75.48 tonnes of barley brought in by local farmer Gary Price. Central region operations manager Jack Tansley said it was a great start to receiving deliveries on Yorke...

Caitlin Menadue
11 Nov 2025
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Mother Nature spreads rain across Yorke Peninsula

YORKE Peninsula and beyond had a refreshing soak last week as storms swept across parts of South Australia. For some, the rainfall came at just the right time — aiding the final stages of crop growth. But, for others, it came too late to have...

Caitlin Menadue
28 Oct 2025
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Waterwise project to strengthen drought resilience

NORTHERN and Yorke Landscape Board has secured a grant from the South Australian Government’s Landscape Priorities Fund, which will fund a project to help primary producers prepare for and adapt to dry times. The Waterwise Farming project will...

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28 Oct 2025
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Mouse warning for SA farmers as activity rises

FARMERS are being urged to remain vigilant as mouse numbers continue to increase at key cropping and trapping sites across South Australia. The latest CSIRO Mouse Monitoring Report has identified moderate to high activity in some cropping region —...

Caitlin Menadue
11 Nov 2025
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Lameroo named 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year

LAMEROO was announced as South Australia’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year at the recent Regional Showcase Awards, recognising its excellence in agriculture and regional development. With a population of just under 900, Lameroo has earned...

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11 Nov 2025
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Heavy vehicle access improved and streamlined

ACCESS for heavy vehicles has been improved and red tape reduced for operators in South Australia. The reforms include transitioning access permits to notices, improving route access and cutting the need for more than 1000 road manager consents. Key...

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11 Nov 2025
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Bunge welcomes first harvest deliveries

BUNGE welcomed its first load at the Wallaroo site on Monday, October 27, with 75.48 tonnes of barley brought in by local farmer Gary Price. Central region operations manager Jack Tansley said it was a great start to receiving deliveries on Yorke...

Caitlin Menadue
11 Nov 2025
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Farming, explained: local voice joins national Ask a Farmer series

YORKE Peninsula agronomist Zack Zweck is helping bridge the gap between city and country in a new video series that gives everyday Australians a chance to ask farmers the questions they’ve always wondered about. Mr Zweck, senior agronomist at AW...

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04 Nov 2025
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GRDC seeks proposals through Grain Adopt

THE Grains Research and Development Corporation has opened applications for its GrainAdopt — Regional Development and Extension open call, supporting short-term projects that address locally identified challenges for grain growers. An initiative...

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28 Oct 2025
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Take care with spring spraying

SPRING is peak spraying time on many farms, and producers are being urged to take extra care to prevent herbicide drift. PIRSA is reminding growers to follow best practice for spray application. This includes monitoring weather conditions, adjusting...

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30 Sep 2025
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Full clearance and solid average at Jandebrey

JANDEBREY White Suffolks stud achieved full clearance of all 56 rams at its annual sale last week and an average price of $998, despite tough seasonal conditions. The sale was held on September 17 at Maitland Showgrounds and attracted 17 registered...

Michelle Daw
23 Sep 2025
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Highest ever average at Anna Villa

ANNA Villa White Suffolks at Weetulta achieved an average price of $1242 — its highest ever — at its 63rd annual on-property ram sale on Friday, September 19. The top priced price ram sold for $2600 to Wayne and Samuel Young, of River Park...

Michelle Daw
23 Sep 2025
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Anna Villa brings home ribbons

TWO Yorke Peninsula White Suffolk studs were successful at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show, which marked the 40th anniversary of the breed. The Anna Villa and Tiparra Springs studs of Weetulta took 23 sheep — their biggest team for many years...

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09 Sep 2025
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Reflecting on a decade of estate planning challenges

Advertising promotion AS Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers marks 10 years of providing legal services to Yorke Peninsula and the Mid North, principal Kylie Mildwaters says there are two critical issues that continue to affect local...

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28 Oct 2025
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More than a machine: the Claas optimisation difference

Advertising promotion WHEN you purchase a Claas Lexion, you’re investing in far more than a machine — you’re investing in a partnership that starts long before harvest and continues well after. Across Australia, a team of Claas optimisation...

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28 Oct 2025
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Enviroshield extends harvest window and boosts yield

Advertising promotion FARMERS looking to maximise yield and seed quality in pod-bearing crops such as canola and lentils are turning to Enviroshield, a flexible crop sealant that offers a natural, effective solution for harvest timing challenges. It...

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14 Oct 2025