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Farmers in drought wait as loan scheme review gathers dust

AUSTRALIA’S peak farming bodies say urgent action must be taken by the Federal Government to respond to two critical drought resilience actions. The National Farmers’ Federation, Primary Producers SA, Australian Dairy Farmers, New South Wales...

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22 Jul 2025

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Help to restore native vegetation on private land

ALMOST $8 million in grants are available to help farmers and other landholders in the Northern and Yorke, Hills and Fleurieu and Eyre Peninsula regions to restore and enhance native vegetation on their properties. Climate, Environment and Water...

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22 Jul 2025

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Capturing life on the land

BUDDING photographers are invited to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land for Rural Aid’s sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition. This year’s competition comes after another...

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22 Jul 2025

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Grants for firefighting equipment expanded to help farmers

A PROGRAM to help landholders purchase essential firefighting equipment has been expanded, with more support available and community water tanks included for the first time to protect lives and property. Emergency Services Minister Emily Bourke said...

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22 Jul 2025

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Free heavy-vehicle workshop in Kadina

A FREE workshop on heavy vehicle safety and compliance will be held in Kadina next month to support grain growers and other primary producers. The Roadworthy Heavy Vehicle Made Easy workshops will be held at Emmetts Kadina on Wednesday, August 13 by...

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22 Jul 2025

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Trialling a dirt cheap fix for a $1.2 billion problem

CHEAP volcanic rock that languishes in open cut mines and quarries could transform Australia’s farming sector as a natural fertiliser, boosting crop yields and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Crushed basalt, a common rock used to make...

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15 Jul 2025

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Calling young agrifood movers and shakers

THE next generation of young agrifood innovators are invited to apply for the evokeAG 2026 Groundbreakers program. Applications are now open for the program, which serves as a launchpad for people with emerging talent from Australia and New Zealand...

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15 Jul 2025

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Harvest hanging on more rain

SOUTH Australian farmers are estimated have sown 3.9 million hectares to grain crops for the 2025-26 harvest — in line with the 10-year average — despite extended dry conditions across the state. The latest Crop and Pasture Report, released by...

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08 Jul 2025

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GPSA needs help to update grain industry blueprint

GRAIN producers are being invited to have their say on an updated blueprint that will help shape the industry through to 2035. Grain Producers South Australia has released a draft of the updated South Australian Grain Industry Blueprint 2025-2035...

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08 Jul 2025

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Key priorities: input costs, roads and red tape

OPERATING costs — including inputs — and rising insurance premiums were identified as the biggest challenges facing South Australian grain businesses in Grain Producers SA’s 2024 annual survey. The survey of 353 grain producers from across the...

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01 Jul 2025

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Adelaide to host women in ag conference

THE Australian Women in Agriculture 2025 National Conference will be held in Adelaide from August 5 to 7. With the theme ‘Growing futures — breaking barriers’, the event will focus on leadership, innovation and advocacy for women in the...

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24 Jun 2025

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Milestone for drought scheme

THE South Australian Government says its On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Rebate Scheme has reached 2500 applications, with 2339 approved since the scheme opened in November. Part of the $73 million Drought Support Package, the $18M scheme provides...

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24 Jun 2025

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Livestock leaders to gather for Adelaide innovation showcase

ALTERNATIVE shearing technologies, drought resilience and livestock wellbeing will headline a two-day industry event for South Australian producers this November. Livestock South Australia, in partnership with Meat and Livestock Australia and the...

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24 Jun 2025

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A third of growers need help in drought

MORE than one in three South Australian grain producers need financial assistance to navigate the drought, according to a survey by Grain Producers South Australia. The Insight Report 2024 surveyed 353 grain producers between November 2024 and...

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24 Jun 2025

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Regional men to build bonds over dinner

MEN in regional South Australia will have more opportunities to connect over dinner through the expansion of the state’s mental health strategy. At least eight Men’s Tables will be established over the next year at a cost of $200,000, starting...

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24 Jun 2025