Written by Vanessa Binks
It does not seem to matter if SA's primary producers have experienced consecutive good or bad seasons, this drought is not discriminating against anyone.
Topics: Regional, Country, Australian, South australia, Australians, Drought
Well, its that time of year. The Christmas decorations are going up and the carols have started on the radio. As 2018 comes to an end here at Princess Royal, we thought we’d share a snippet of what has been a somewhat trying season as well as some of the achievements we are proud of in this last blog of the year.
Topics: History, Agriculture, Australia, Farming Families, Farmers, Farming, Family, South australia, Australians
Written by Anna Nunn
It’s a moment as you are driving along that you feel like you need to rub your eyes or blink a few times quickly… crossing vast outback and in the distance, you spot a dog. It seems totally out of place.
Topics: Australia, Environment, Country, Outback, Stations, Australian, Australians, Drought, cattle station
Rural mental health is a topic that needs to
be discussed
,
frequently
.
The issue is often pushed into the spotlight after a life is
tragically
lost to suicide or an extreme weather event strangles parts of the country
.
However
,
we believe
that it is a topic that needs to
be brought
up in the nation’s conversation more often.
Topics: Australia, Mental Health, Health, City Life, Country, Outback, Australians
Australian consumers have never been so in touch and interested in where their food has come from
. In what has
been referred
to as the ‘Paddock to Plate’ movement, a wave of interest has sparked into farming.
Topics: Agriculture, Farmers, Suppy Chain, Australians, Food
Australian farms have come a long way in Australian agricultures very short history.
The ABS published that there were 85,681 farms in Australia with a gross value of production of $60.8 billion in 2016-17 (ABS, 2017)
These figures
are made
even more impressive by the fact that our Aussie farmers are so good at what they do that they can not only provide for the Australian population but export a significant amount to other countries, further supporting the Australian economy
.
Topics: History, Agriculture, Australia, Farmers, Farming, Australians, Technology, Productivity
No one goes to work looking to get hurt, but accidents do happen and help is usually on hand within minutes at most worksites
. On a cattle station, things are a little different.
Topics: Australia, CommunitySupport, Rural, Country Life, Health, Regional, Country, Outback, Australians
Drought and prolonged periods of low rainfall can have a profound impact on vital ecosystems and the people rely on the land to make a living
.
Topics: Australia, Farming Families, Welfare, Environment, Regional, Country, Outback, Australian, Australians, Drought
There is no doubting that us Aussies love our plonk. The ABS published that in 2012-13, 487.7 million litres of Australian wine was sold domestically for $2,369.2 million! (ABS, 2013)
Read MoreTopics: History, Wine, Wine Regions, Australia, Australian, South australia, Australians
