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Australian wine exports exceed $2.5bn in 2024

THE South Australian wine industry is benefitting from a return in exports to China, however volumes of wine sent to other key destinations have dropped. In the 12 months ending December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in...

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March 2025

Ag News

Don’t forget the benefits of farm laneways

MALLEE primary producers have been reminded of the advantages maintaining a laneway network can have for farming operations. Farm laneways are a great way to improve farm efficiency and reduce labour requirements. Laneways can also provide a useful...

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March 2025

Ag News

MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength

SOUTH Australia’s sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). Genetic progress continued to...

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March 2025

Ag News

Programs to provide insights to farming business management

RIVERLAND and Mallee primary producers seeking to increase their skills surrounding business management are encouraged to apply for two major farming programs. Applications for the 2025 intake of Rabobank’s Business Management Programs – the...

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March 2025

Ag News

Chill research with Waikerie pistachios

TRIALS at a Waikerie pistachio orchard are helping to inform the industry’s future chill management practices. The polymer trial for 2024/25 season is being executed in Rob Haynes‘ orchard, in Waikerie, to capture the effects of polymer in...

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March 2025

Ag News

Tech Council welcomes investment in farm connectivity

THE Tech Council of Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s investment in the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP), which assists Riverland and Mallee primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions. Tech Council CEO...

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March 2025

Ag News

Info series highlights passion for responsible land stewardship

The passion of grain growers for the responsible stewardship of the land is a clear message farmers are sharing with Riverland and Mallee consumers in a new information series. The information series, promoted by GrainGrowers, highlights a modern...

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March 2025

Ag News

A new era of climate-smart farming trials in SA established

A NEW era of climate-smart farming has arrived for South Australia, in the form of long-term research trials being conducted at Loxton, Lameroo and Karoonda. These trials will help livestock, cropping and mixed farmers prepare for and respond to...

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March 2025

Ag News

GPSA launches Seed Register to help drought-affected growers

MALLEE grain growers struggling with seed supply following the drought challenges of 2024 will now have access to a seed register that aims to put them in contact with growers with available stock. Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has launched a new...

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March 2025

Ag News

Backyard chickens are here to stay

CHICKENS have been a mainstay in South Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock, plus a trustworthy source of produce. “Our...

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March 2025

Agriculture

Understanding nutrient removal and maximising input efficiency for 2025

AS the dust settles on the 2024 harvest, farmers across the Mallee are diving into their yield data, evaluating how drought and frosty conditions impacted their crops. With this valuable information in hand, it’s the perfect time to assess the...

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February 2025

Ag News

GPSA calls for impact assessments on APVMA reviews

GRAIN Producers South Australia (GPSA) has strongly urged the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive economic and environmental impact assessment after the release of any future preliminary recommendations by the Australian Pesticides and...

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February 2025

Agriculture

Soil microbes - farming with your underground livestock for healthy soil

IF you want to grow plants, either on the farm, fruit block, or in the home garden, chances are you have considered your soil and thought about adding something to make the plants grow better. What if there was something that you could encourage in...

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February 2025

Ag News

New crop varieties released for 2025

Australia’s largest plant breeding company, Australian Grain Technologies (AGT), have recently announced the release of a range of new field crop varieties in South Australia for the 2025 season. At recent field days around the state, AGT Variety...

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November 2024