Need for Feed loading up for another run of donated hay for drought-affected SA farmers this long weekend, grain producers across SA start dry seeding ahead of the traditional ANZAC Day weekend start, and hardware giant Bunnings agrees to a statement of principles that will govern its relationships with plant suppliers.
Warnings of a looming rabbit plague without further funding to create a new biocontrol measure, the NSW Farmers Association announces its intention to quit the National Farmers Federation, and even more flood waters expected to make their way down the Darling River and into the Menindee Lakes.
The NFF and transport industry campaign for more funding for regional roads during the election, SA researchers patent a new processing method to produce table olives while also reducing water usage, and the Australian olive industry closing monitoring the spread of the plant disease Xylella internationally.
The cattle industry and environmental groups at odds over a nomination to make buffel grass a Weed of National Significance, Elsie Johnson named the overall winner as the highest achieving senior student at the SA Sheep Expo, and a new study finds chickpeas and lentil have higher nutritional value to the human diet than oats and wheat.
Almost $350,000 in funding to keep the Mesonet automatic weather station system going until the end of June, Mid-Murray Council to decide which of its standpipes to keep operational and automate with government funding, and the CFS announces a two week extension to the fire danger season in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Applications open for a second round of drought infrastructure grants, worth up to $20,000, grain growers raise concerns about requests to transfer ownership of their Mesonet weather stations, and small businesses in the state's mid-north report reduced spending in the community amid the drought.
The independent review into the Wilcannia Weir replacement project delivers its findings to the community, the State Government announces grants of up to $1500 for drought affected farming families and rural small business owners, and the Mid-Murray Council receives over $200,000 to automate existing standpipes across the region.
The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association celebrates a world-first MSC certification, an SA pastoral company believes it can weather the US 10% trade tariffs announced earlier this month by the USA, and Australian seafood, meat, vegetable dairy and wine featured in a trade delegation to Japan.
Locals "blown away" by the volume and speed of Queensland floodwaters now reaching the north-east of South Australia, farmers welcome State Government drought funding for standpipes for critical water needs in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu, and entrepreneur Kelly Johnson named South Australia's 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner.
Entrepreneur Kelly Johnson has been named South Australia 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner, in recognition of her passion for rescuing surplus and second-grade produce.
Marine algae blamed as thousands of dead pipis wash up on the beaches near Goolwa, the Australian dollar drops below 60 US cents for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the mutton indicator jumps up more than 100 cents in the space of a week.
The State Opposition calls on the government to declare the drought a state of emergency, parliament votes down a Bill seeking to changes laws around access to farming land by mining companies, and Australia's largest winegrape growing region says US tariffs are another breaking point for an industry already in crisis.
The SA Premier meets with farming groups to discuss the current drought and further drought support, the livestock industry reacts to the news of a 10% tariff on exports into the United States from Australia, and a South Australian winemaker describes the US tariffs as another huge blow for industry.
Farmers call for more assistance ahead of a drought roundtable with the SA Premier later today, far-west NSW livestock agents report a 30% increase on stock movements since the start of the year, and consumers warned the price of meat is expected to rise as a result of the QLD floods.
India reinstates tariffs on chickpeas from Australia from today, more than 100,000 head of livestock estimated lost in flooding in outback QLD, and research on the Eyre Peninsula into how canola crops will burn in varying conditions.
The State Opposition gives "in principle" support to the government's proposed amendments to the Environment and Food Production Areas Bill, farmers continue to call on the State Government to provide further funding for hay runs into South Australia, and farmers in far west NSW expect flows into the Darling River as a result of the recent rains in Queensland.
South Australian farming groups outline their key issues for agriculture as a federal election is announced for May 3, Australian dairy processors ask the government to look at stemming the tide of cheap dairy imports into the country, and South Australia looks to further increase its booming almond exports into India.
SA records the largest turnaround in confidence across the nation in Rabobank's latest farmer sentiment survey, the historic tuna boat the Tacoma delivers 12,000 litres of water to Taylors Island for livestock affected by drought, and China ramps up its hoarding of key commodities like grain, soybeans, pork, and seed oils for stability.
Farmers give their thoughts on last night's Federal Budget and what's in it for agriculture, citrus plantings increase across Australia and into new growing areas, and a new website launched promoting the safe use of side- by- side vehicles.
A sheep in England tests positive to bird flu - the first detection in the species globally, regional drought plans launch for parts of South Australia, and farming groups react to the ACCC's final report into Australian supermarkets.
Dairy farmers call for government to strengthen safeguards for dairy farmers following the ACCC supermarket inquiry, heavy rain in the far north of the state cuts off outback properties and closes roads, and dogs deployed to eradicate the few remaining feral cats on Kangaroo Island.
The Country Hour live from the 45th annual South East Field Days at Lucindale, featuring Kristy O'Brien from Backroads, Butcher Girl Alison, speakers on livestock, agronomy, veterinary medicine, and more.
SA dairy farmers raise concerns over the potential impact of international trade wars on Australian farmers, the latest ANU Environment Report gives SA a score of 3.8 out of 10 in 2024 — the lowest in the country, and a regional council partners with Crime Stoppers SA to raise more awareness about rural crime prevention.
The world's leading experts on the seaweed value chain meet in Adelaide for the International Seagriculture Asia Pacific Conference, the Opposition call on the SA Government to allow unused water allocations to be made available for livestock, and Livestock SA surprised and disappointed by the government's plan to rezone farming land around Adelaide for housing.
Pressure mounts on the State Government to provide further funding for charities trucking donated hay into SA, increasing bird numbers being reported damaging fruit in orchards in the Adelaide Hills, and concerns continue a year after major changes were made to the management of dingos or wild dogs on the Victoria-SA border.
Concerns raised about the loss of agricultural land for housing developments on Adelaide's outskirts, a coalition of ag groups calls for $50million in the upcoming Federal budget for farmer mental health, and the Landowner Information Service expanded to include information around hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
Thousands without power as the ongoing lack of rain across rural SA plays havoc with electricity supply, a Riverland beekeeper calls on PIRSA to investigate more bee deaths at his hives, and potential impacts for Australian farmers wanting to buy new machinery as tariff wars continue.
SA producers expected to be significantly impacted by potential US tariffs on imported beef and sheep meat, an MP argues for farmers to be allowed to use backburning as a fire defence on their properties, and the ACCC investigates a proposed merger between Elders and Delta Ag.
Drought affected farmers call for standpipes to remain open for water access along the River Murray, deaths on farm double in the past year, with side by side vehicles caused the highest number of fatalities, and a proposed merger of the Australian Wool Testing Authority and Australian Wool Exchange called off.
CFS and farm firefighting units battling dozens of fires sparked by lighting across the South East overnight, Farmers Relief Agency the latest charity to deliver hay to desperate farmers across SA, and the latest BOM drought statement shows almost all of South Australia's agricultural regions in severe to record rainfall deficiency.
