Alisha Fogden

1 week ago | goodfruitandvegetables.com.au | Alisha Fogden

The leaders and innovators of the SA horticulture industry were recognised in Adelaide on May 9, during the 10th annual Premier's Horticulture Awards for Excellence at the National Wine Centre. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingMurraylands producer Darren Rathjen took out the Grower of the Year Award, recognised for his commitment to sustainable farming practices, technological innovation and industry leadership.

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Alisha Fogden

Tristan and James Mulhern are concerned about the future of their Inman Valley dairy, as they continue to pay exorbitant feed bills to manage their Holstein herd through the ongoing drought. Picture by Alisha FogdenConcerns have been raised about the future of the SA dairy industry, with drought making quality feed increasingly hard to find and more expensive, while dry paddocks are making on-farm production difficult.

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Alisha Fogden

Paul Stephens, Inman Valley, at an old quarry site he was hoping to expand into a dam, but is currently hindered by the state's dam moratorium. Picture by Alisha FogdenThe state government is again being urged to review its stringent rules on farm dam construction or augmentation to help SA farmers who are "trying to survive one of the worst droughts on record".

1 week ago | goodfruitandvegetables.com.au | Alisha Fogden

Click on the image above to see more. Growers, industry leaders and supporters met in Adelaide last Friday night for the 10th annual Premier's Horticulture Awards for Excellence. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingMore than 350 tickets were taken up for the sell-out event, which was held at the National Wine Centre.

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Alisha Fogden

View +7 PhotosIn dry years like this, the Luckraft family take solace in their decision 25 years ago to diversify on their 20,000-hectare Bendleby Ranges station in the southern Flinders region.