Rural

Keeping the light shining in the grape and wine industry

In a fluctuating agricultural and viticultural climate, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Barossa grape growers and winemakers has become an important focus in the community. Foundation Barossa has tapped into this need, raising $8,475...

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Jennifer Minns

18 Dec 2024

Rural

Projections show SA grain harvest contributions down by more than $1bn

For many farmers, ‘harvest’ has been a misnomer this year, with unusually dry conditions in the region and widely across SA. So when the State Government announced an $18 million investment to assist farming communities affected by drought across...

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The Leader

04 Dec 2024

Rural

Nine years since Pinery Fire

Monday marked nine years since the devastating Pinery Fire tore through regions in and around Freeling, Wasleys and Roseworthy. It threatened Gawler, Hewett, Daveyston, Shea-oak Log, Kapunda, Eudunda, Nuriootpa, Greenock and others, and sent black...

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The Leader

27 Nov 2024

Rural

Slow recovery from early frosts

By Mavis Podokolo The severe frosts that hit wine grape growers in the Barossa early in the season have caused some damage, but recovery is slowly underway. An early bud burst occurred due to dry soil, lack of moisture, and other challenging...

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The Leader

13 Nov 2024

Rural

Don’t let your harvest spark a fire

With harvest underway, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is again launching the ‘Don’t Be a Bright Spark’campaign — an important reminder to put preventative measures in place to reduce fire risk to ensure the safety of grain producers across South...

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The Leader

23 Oct 2024

Rural

Assessing frost damage to grapevines through satellite mapping

The South Australian Government is assisting grape growers with future planning by using satellite imagery to map the extent of frost damage caused to vineyards across the state. Experts in satellite image analytics will use date sensitive imagery to...

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The Leader

23 Oct 2024

Rural

Farmers and 3G network shutdown

Small and family businesses need to ensure vital business systems and equipment don’t fail when the 3G network is switched off on October 28, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.“Many of us do not...

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The Leader

23 Oct 2024

Rural

Family legacy in jeopardy

The struggles facing Tim Semmler, a fourth-generation grape grower from Lyndoch have caused him to question if he has a future in the industry he loves. Tim also doubts whether his family legacy will continue, as he won’t be encouraging his three...

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Matthew Webster

09 Oct 2024

Rural

Secondary budburst creates cautious optimism for Barossa growers

By Matt WebsterA second budburst has given a cautious, yet hopeful sentiment to some grape growers across the Barossa, following the recent frost that hit the region. Although there has been an indication of recovery for some, the full moon on...

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Matthew Webster

09 Oct 2024

Rural

Frost bites Barossa grape growers

Barossa’s wine industry faces an uncertain vintage as growers continue to assess the impact of significant frost conditions over the previous week. This comes as a severe hit to grape growers and the wine industry as a whole, which had been enjoying...

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Matthew Webster

25 Sep 2024

Rural

Beef exports skyrocket

South Australian beef export to the United States have increased by nearly four-fold over the past 12 months. Latest data shows $195.7 million of South Australian beef was sold to the US over the year to July, compared to $50.8 million in the 12...

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The Leader

25 Sep 2024

Rural

Pilates for Rural Living grows to support community drought resilience

Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) launched the Core Strength: Pilates for Rural Living initiative in July, to raise awareness and encourage rural communities to try pilates as a tool for improving wellbeing, especially when facing drought. The...

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The Leader

25 Sep 2024

Rural

Stewarding success for Dutton’s Paul Doering

Among those celebrating success at the Royal Adelaide Show is Dutton’s Paul Doering, who has been bestowed a certificate of appreciation, for a staggering 46 years of Stewarding at the Santa Gertrudis cattle judging. Paul has been involved as...

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Clem Stanley

11 Sep 2024