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PIRSA investigating spray drift report

PRIMARY Industries and Regions SA is investigating a reported case of herbicide spray drift damage near Warooka last week. A PIRSA spokesperson said a visual inspection of the reported damage is scheduled for this week. “PIRSA continues to...

Michelle Daw

11 Jun 2025

News

Local farmers in focus

YORKE Peninsula farmers will be the focus of a documentary being created by former Disney animator turned filmmaker, Darryl J Nicke II. It will tell the story of how the region’s farmers are responding to unprecedented climate challenges...

Contributed

29 Jan 2025

News

Free help to get through tough times

FORMER Lochiel farmer Judy Wilkinson is one of 15 mentors based around regional South Australia who can provide free counselling to farmers and those in other rural businesses doing it tough after one of the driest years on record. Judy, now based...

Michelle Daw

14 Jan 2025

News

Keys to future success

A SEMINAR to help Yorke Peninsula farmers prepare for future seasons after a challenging year was held at Paskeville Community Centre last week. The importance of soil health and utilising soil moisture and weather data were emphasised at the Soil...

Michelle Daw

17 Dec 2024

News

Port named in honour of Narungga

SOUTH Australia’s newest port — The Port of Narungga at Wallaroo — has been named in honour of the traditional owners of Yorke Peninsula/Guuranda. The port was officially opened on November 20 by Transport and Infrastructure Minister Tom...

Michelle Daw

26 Nov 2024

Livestock

SheepMaster rams reach $16k top

HISTORY was made when South Australia’s first SheepMasters sale was held at Orrie Cowie Genetics, Warooka, last Wednesday, October 25. The auction attracted 15 registered buyers, with 48 of the 50 rams offered purchased for an average of $2945...

Michelle Daw

31 Oct 2023