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Project delves into water repellent soils

A NEW $3.9 million national research project led by Murdoch University will explore strategies for managing soil water repellence — an issue affecting more than five million hectares of cropping land in southern and western Australia. Repellent...

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15 Apr 2025

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Community grant applications sought for grassroots projects

ELDERS is inviting applications for community grants of up to $20,000 to support grassroots projects that create long-term, sustainable change in rural and regional Australian communities. Through the Elders Community Giving Project, 14 grants...

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15 Apr 2025

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Field Days extends sponsorship offer

YORKE Peninsula Field Days has extended its sponsorship offer to support the construction of a new function centre at its Paskeville site. The scheme, which is open to farmers and businesses, was originally to close on February 28, but has been...

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08 Apr 2025

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New project targets snail and slug control in grain crops

A NEW Grains Research and Development Corporation project promises to help Australian grain growers manage snail and slug damage by optimising bait spreading. Snails and slugs cause significant crop damage, costing the Australian grains industry an...

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08 Apr 2025

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Calling for relief for rural SA

THE state’s primary producers are calling for immediate government support as they struggle through some of the driest conditions in 20 years. Last month, around 20 farmers gathered with State Opposition members on the steps of Parliament House in...

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01 Apr 2025

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Free workshop for next generation farmers

AN UPDATE on agricultural technology and tips on building farm resilience will feature at a free workshop aimed at farmers aged 35 and under. Hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board and Northern Sustainable Soils, the update will be held at...

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01 Apr 2025

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Equipment rebate for ag schools

FUTURE livestock owners and participants in the livestock industry will be able to gain experience with the handheld scanning technology used for the electronic identification (eID) of sheep and farmed goats thanks to a new rebate available to...

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25 Mar 2025

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Shearing success

THE 2025 Heidelberg Materials Curramulka Speed Shear drew in another big crowd, as some of the best shearers competed on Saturday, March 22. Open category winner was Lindsay Meaney, of Kapunda, with a time of 23.5 seconds, following up his win in...

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25 Mar 2025

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Growers warned of mouse activity increase

GRAIN growers are advised to remain vigilant for mice by monitoring numbers locally in the lead up to sowing. The latest meeting of the National Mouse Group heard reports of moderate to high mouse activity from parts of Eyre Peninsula and Western...

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25 Mar 2025

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Update on SAGIT-funded research into paraquat ahead of proposed restrictions

INITIAL results have been released into research investigating crop topping at reduced rates of paraquat following the announcement of proposed restrictions on the widely used chemical by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority...

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25 Mar 2025

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Big crowd at Hart’s Getting the Crop In

DESPITE drought in many areas of the state, there was a full house with a thirst for knowledge at the annual Hart Field-Site Group’s Getting the Crop In seminar in Clare last Wednesday, March 12. About 130 farmers and consultants attended the...

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18 Mar 2025

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Carbon farming workshops

FREE carbon farming workshops are being held at Port Broughton and Maitland this week. Northern and Yorke Landscape Board will provide the latest local information about carbon farming, and explain emissions reduction and how to calculate your...

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18 Mar 2025

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Farm deaths double in 2024

AUSTRALIA’S peak body for farm safety, Farmsafe Australia, is calling for urgent action following a sharp rise in on-farm fatalities and injuries. Data from AgriFutures Australia and AgHealth Australia shows that 72 lives were lost and 133 serious...

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18 Mar 2025

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Viterra donation boosts Bute Lions

BUTE and Districts Lions Club has been recognised for the outstanding support it provides to the local community by being named as one of three regional South Australian organisations to receive donations from agricultural commodities company...

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12 Mar 2025

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Sheep thrills for the whole family

THE Curramulka Speed Shear you know and love is back for its 13th year. Shearers from all over the country are set to go head-to-head at the Curramulka Oval on Saturday, March 22 — and entry to see the action is free. “You can either sit in the...

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12 Mar 2025