FARMING
Call to support pork industry
November 18, 2008
The state’s pork industry has called on the South East community to continue supporting the sector this Christmas, despite prices soaring for the festive staple. Read more
Biomineral fertiliser plant proposed
November 6, 2008
A South Australian based organic fertiliser company is seeking interest in forming a farmer-based cooperative to build a $5m manufacturing plant in the Mount Gambier region.
Geomite Pty Ltd chief executive Barry Hayes told The Border Watch the company was exploring setting up a farmer-based cooperative in Mount Gambier because of its proximity to Victoria and expansive farming districts. Read more
Call for drought assistance to continue
November 4, 2008
The South East farming community is again facing “desperate” seasonal conditions, following the second driest October ever recorded.
The Mount Gambier district received only 15.8mm in October. Read more
Cropping budget tool developed
October 31, 2008
The Advisory Board of Agriculture has developed a new simple tool for grain growers to work out their cost of production and profitability on farm.
The electronic spreadsheet enables farmers to enter their cost of production figures and calculate automatically their target net farm gate price. Read more
Big crowds expected for Show
October 23, 2008
More than 10,000 people are expected to pour into the Mount Gambier Showgrounds tomorrow and this weekend for the ever popular Mount Gambier A&H Bendigo Community Bank Spring Show.
Held for the 148th time this year, the show will kick off on Friday and run til Sunday, offering three days packed full of family fun and entertainment. Read more
Shearers resist changes to industrial award
October 20, 2008
More than 40 people packed a meeting in Naracoorte on Sunday to protest against possible changes to the Pastoral Industry Award.
Australian Workers’ Union Mount Gambier branch organiser Terry Langham said people travelled from Penola, Millicent, Lucindale and the Naracoorte area to attend. Read more
Prodding diminishes meat quality
October 10, 2008
Cattle subjected to electrical prodding stimulation just before slaughter can produce meat with inferior quality.
The finding came from an experiment conducted by the Beef CRC which looked at the effect on beef eating quality. Read more
Meat producer nominated for award
October 2, 2008
Limestone Coast meat producer Mayura Station has been named a finalist in the Premier’s Food Awards.
The Millicent-based company has been named in several categories including the SARDI Innovation Award and the NAB Export Award. Read more
Foreign plants swamp Aussie battlers
October 2, 2008
Invasive species from other countries spreading across Australia are the most immediate threat to Australia’s own flora and fauna, according to CRC for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) scientist and President of the Council of Australasian Weed Societies Dr John Virtue. Read more
Farm property sells for $1.6m
September 26, 2008
The Kybybolite property, Kiara ,of 855 acres was sold at auction on Thursday for $1.6 million under the hammer to an undisclosed bidder.
There was a small portion of scrub on Kiara, so agents said the price equated to approximately $2000 per usable acre. Read more
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