SA Farmer

Paschke’s frontline farming battle

A LOCAL grain and livestock producer from the Riverland is facing one of the toughest seasons of his farming career, as persistent drought and unprecedented wind conditions continue to wreak havoc on his property. Tim Paschke, who farms across...

Sebastian Calderon

Support in a drought crisis

DESPITE some recent rain events, the drought here in South Australia is far from over. This has been one of the most devastating droughts on record. The anxiety etched on the faces of our farmers tells the real story – one of financial strain...

Alexandra Bull

SA drought devastating farming communities

SOUTH Australia is currently dealing with what many experts are calling the worst drought in its recorded history. The horrific dry spell has devastated crops, destroyed pastures and pushed rural communities to the brink, with some farmers having to...

The Barossa’s purple patch

IN a region that is world renowned for its wines and culinary delights, there is a little hidden gem tucked into the gentle foothills of the Barossa Valley. The Lyndoch Lavender Farm and Café is a multi-award-winning tourist attraction that has...

Wine

WEA helping South Aussies known, and enjoy wine

SOUTH Australia’s rich wine heritage is getting the grassroots recognition it deserves, thanks to a passionate suburban initiative by the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA). The short course, Know Your Wine - Enjoy Your Wine, is delivered in...

Livestock

Lee’s best mates

LOXTON’S Lee Mickan has been teaching young dogs new tricks for the past two decades, with his team of working dogs one of the most valuable assets across many Riverland livestock properties. Originally from Pinnaroo, Mr Mickan and his pack of...

Madison Eastmond

From the family fields to your fork

NORTH of the Adelaide CBD is a fourth-generation bunch-line vegetable grower and supplier who has continued to thrive since his family started growing quality products in the 1940s. The business is Thorndon Park Produce, and it was founded in 1945...

Squeezing to perfection at Venus Citrus

IT is little secret that the Riverland is known for its citrus production, and it’s something deeply rooted in the lives of growers across the region. The region’s climate is one of the key reasons helping produce some of the freshest citrus in...

Horticulture

The Barossa’s purple patch

Brewery success in a Heaven of vineyards

IN a location where vineyards dominate the landscape, a unique brewery is making its mark and putting beer on the map in the Barossa Valley. That brewery is the iconic Ministry of Beer, the heart of craft brewing in Lyndoch, offering a refreshing...

Squeezing to perfection at Venus Citrus

Lachlan Dand

From the family fields to your fork

Weather & Water

Paschke’s frontline farming battle

Sebastian Calderon

Support in a drought crisis

Alexandra Bull

SA drought devastating farming communities

Reviving our wetlands: The power of environmental watering

This past summer, the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board (MRLB) has made a significant impact by delivering a record amount of environmental water to 41 wetlands across the region – enough to fill nearly 6800 Olympic-sized swimming pools...

Cropping

Update on SAGIT-funded research into paraquat ahead of proposed restrictions

INITIAL results into research investigating crop topping at reduced rates of paraquat following the announcement of proposed restrictions on the widely used chemical by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) have been...

July 2025

Cropping

Water repellent soil research underway

SOUTH Australian and Victorian Mallee grain growers will be able to better manage and mitigate soil water repellence, and its impact on crops, thanks to a new research project exploring management options. Soil water repellence causes the temporary...

June 2025

Cropping

Making every input count for the 2025 season

AS the 2025 season kicks off, growers across the Mallee are weighing every input decision carefully. Following a dry 2024, there’s real pressure to cut costs – without cutting corners. A recent Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) Farm Talk podcast...

June 2025

Cropping

Cropping land to be lost under rezoning proposal?

THE State Government and Opposition are supporting the rezoning of productive cropping land in Roseworthy, Two Wells and Murray Bridge that could supply an equivalent of 57 million loaves of bread, or 31 loaves for every South Australian annually...

May 2025

Ag News

Snail and slug baiting methods put to the test

A RESEARCH project is underway to aid South Australian grain growers to manage snail and slug damage in crops by optimising bait-spreading operations. Snails and slugs cause substantial crop damage and impose costs on the Australian grains industry...

Wine

Total national crush up in 2025, but value down

THE Riverland and Barossa Valley contributed towards South Australia increasing its total wine grape crush during the 2025 vintage, however pricing continues to pose challenges throughout the industry. The recent Wine Australia National Vintage...

Staff Contributors

Wine

Septimus highlighting the Barossa’s best

INFLUENCES from the Barossa Valley – including from a well-known industry figure and the emerging Tribus winery – are inspiring a new venue in Adelaide. Septimus House of Cheese and Wine is a French-inspired experience developing a city cellar...

Wine

Three families united for Tribus dream

IN a region known for world-class wine, there is an emerging boutique producer in the Barossa Valley who is dedicated to crafting an exceptional product. Tribus Wines was born out of a desire to craft wines honouring tradition while forging new...