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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.
Australia Day hay run provides hope to SA farmers battling drought

Jan 25, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

Some of the Aussie Hay Runners convoy parked at Peterborough. Picture by Chris Woodman A huge convoy of trucks with donated hay has come to the aid of drought-stricken South Australian farmers on Australia Day.
SA farmer encourages Australia Day celebration with stunning paddock artwork

Jan 24, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

Harrison Schuster has speed tilled an Australian coat of arms into a Freeling paddock to encourage others to show national pride ahead of Australia Day. Pictures suppliedA South Australian farmer is encouraging others to show some national pride this Australia Day, after tilling an eye-catching art piece into a paddock near Freeling.
More than 100 trucks gear up for Australia Day hay convoy into South Australia

Jan 22, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

106 truckloads of donated hay will be heading to 11 Local Government Areas in South Australia over the Australia Day weekend. File picture by Quinton McCallumMateship will be on full display on Australia Day, with more than 100 truckloads of donated hay to be dropped to drought-stricken farmers across South Australia.
Australia Day enthusiasm driving meat sales 'through the roof'

Jan 22, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

Apprentice butcher Max Attrill and Monteith Meats owner Rachel Llewellyn. The business has experienced huge demand in the lead up to Australia Day and is offering a prize draw as a way to drive more sales. Pictures by Quinton McCallum South Australian butchers say meat sales are going through the roof in the lead up to Australia Day, with people showing a lot of enthusiasm about celebrating the national holiday this year.
Bird in Hand mine challenge dismissed; locals celebrate end of 'generational' battle

Jan 20, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

Inverbrackie Creek Catchment Group chair Jim Franklin-McEvoy says it is a big relief that the legal challenge - against the state government's decision to block the Bird in Hand mine proposal - has been dismissed. File picture by Liam WormaldFood producers near the proposed Bird in Hand Gold Mine say they can finally breathe easy, after a legal challenge against the decision to block the mine fell through.
Mount Pleasant cattle sale sees strong demand for feedlot entry steers

Jan 15, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

View +2 Photos Weight paid at the special Mount Pleasant store cattle sale held today, with feedlot entry steers attracting the strongest competition.
Direct shipping route to China and Indonesia touted as win for SA agriculture

Jan 15, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

Flinders Port Holdings new direct shipping route will service China and Indonesia, two of South Australia's largest agriculture customers. Picture supplied A new direct shipping route between Adelaide and major agriculture export customers China and Indonesia is being touted as a major win for SA's primary industries sectors.
Warren Breeding reflects on 50 years with McBrides at Teetulpa Station

Jan 9, 2025 | stockjournal.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

Roslyn and Warren Breeding pictured by Stock Journal at a Teetulpa Station lamb sale in 2015. Warren has recently notched up 50 years working for AJ&PA McBride on Teetulpa Station. File picture by Paula ThompsonA supportive family has been the common thread for Warren Breeding in the 50 years he has worked at Teetulpa Station for the AJ&PA McBride company.
SA trial examines how scent can impact cow happiness and production

Jan 9, 2025 | farmonline.com.au | Quinton Mccallum

South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association project officer Nicole Rios. Picture suppliedDairying is an industry where animal happiness is paramount to production and farmers are looking for any incremental gains, which has led to research examining how scent may influence cow mood and milk numbers.