Rural & Primary Production

Cherry expert calls for more research funding

A local cherry expert has called on the State Government to invest more in cherry research after a horror Christmas season for growers, during which persistent wet weather led to widespread crop damage across the Hills. Montacute-based agricultural...

Joseph Moore

17 Jan 2024

The Mount Barker Courier

Land sustainability survey

Private landholders and land managers play a crucial role in the sustainability of the land, waters and natural assets across the Hills. The region’s land managers are invited to help determine the support and services offered by Landscapes Hills...

The Courier

05 Jul 2023

News

Lenswood’s budding leader: local agronomist wins LEAD scholarship

A Lenswood-based sales agronomist who is passionate about sustainability and innovation has been awarded a scholarship that will allow her to network and thrive in the agriculture industry. Georgia Griggs, pictured, is one of two young female...

The Courier

18 May 2022