Chelsea Ashmeade

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Writer at Freelance

Journalist with @northernargus + @theflindersnews

Articles

Essential fodder run aids struggling SA livestock farmers

5 days ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Need for Feed will stopover this weekend at the Southern Flinders Regional Sports Complex as they deliver fodder to about 100 SA farmers. Picture suppliedAs livestock farmers wait for rains to grow feed, they're being supported by another fodder and hay run across the Riverland and Mid North this weekend (April 26 and 27).
Rain dancing rural women to kick up some dirt this weekend in SA

5 days ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Adelaide Plains FarmHERS have organised a Day in the Dirt this Sunday, April 27 at Owen Oval. Picture suppliedRural women are being encouraged to join in the fun this and take part in the state's largest rain dance this Sunday.
Rural kids learn farm safety tips while having fun | Photos

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Arming children with better farm safety knowledge, a few handy first aid skills, and a bit of light-hearted fun was the aim of an event held on Wednesday afternoon in Manoora.
SA Mesonet network secures funding lifeline, but with stipulations

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum |Chelsea Ashmeade

A viable long-term business plan will need to be put together by COtL for its Mesonet weather station network. File pictureSouth Australia's Mesonet network will keep running until at least the end of June, thanks to 'transitional funding' provided by the state government to operators Conditions Over the Landscape.
Goals kicked in a bid to support SA primary producers

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

To date, more than $180,700 has been donated to Rural Business Support's relief fund through the 2025 Rural Support Charity Soccer match.
Wig library helps to bolster the confidence of rural women

2 weeks ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Showcasing the wigs and a wedding dress from the Renmark Op Shop in the formal wear parade during the 10-year celebration: Colleen Andrews, Waikerie, Karen Richardson, Waikerie, Peter Perry, Renmark, Leonie Vrieds, Renmark, as the 'mother of the bride', Nicole Afford, Waikerie, the 'bride', Mac Grummet, Loxton, Mick Kelly, Moorook, 'father of the bride', Maureen Phillips, Waikerie.
Meadows beef producers introduce Piedmontese for lean point of difference

3 weeks ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Duncan and Joanna McFetridge, Meadows, run Angus breeders and have started producing Angus Gelbvieh crosses - or Balancers - and have introduced the Piedmontese breed as they chase a point of difference in the marketplace. Inset is their Piedmontese bull Scenic Rim Santino. Picture by Quinton McCallumDiversification and presenting a product to a niche market is the aim for beef producers Duncan and Johanna McFetridge, as they add a new breed to their bow.
PHOTOS | Research update from Mid North High Rainfall Zone for local growers

3 weeks ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

View +7 PhotosGrain growers in the Mid North High Rainfall Zone were informed with the latest in cropping research updates at an event held in Riverton on Thursday.
Vintage coming to a close across South Australia with positive results

3 weeks ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Vintage 2025 at Mount Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Lenswood. Picture suppliedDespite a dry season with many challenges, it's not all bad news in the vineyards of South Australia.
Granny Smith apple finds her forever missing counterpart

3 weeks ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chelsea Ashmeade

Papa Smith apple is about to launch from Ceravolo Orchards. Picture suppliedIn what is a remarkable discovery, Ceravolo Orchards is about to launch the Papa Smith apple.