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Where the rain did and didn't fall in South Australia and what it means for farmers

2 weeks ago | stockjournal.com.au | Kiara Stacey |Quinton Mccallum |Chelsea Ashmeade |Paula Thompson

The weekend's rain has helped wetten up the topsoil at Lower North grower Nick May's farm. Picture by Paula ThompsonSouth Australian farmers have received some relief after three days of hit-and-miss rain over the weekend, but follow up falls will be needed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
SA & Qld buyers push prices at Alice Springs fat and store cattle sale

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

Some of Todmorden Station's Poll Hereford heifers that were sold at today's Alice Springs fat and store cattle sale. Picture Elders Alice SpringsTrade and store buyers from across SA, Qld and Vic underpinned a strong fat and store cattle sale at Alice Springs today.
SA Mesonet network secures funding lifeline, but with stipulations

2 months 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.