The Station Life

Mustering on a Cattle Station

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Jul 12, 2018 2:14:31 PM

Written by Anna Nunn

As the sun makes its way over the ranges the stockman’s day has well and truly already begun. A cuppa or two and a hearty breakfast while discussing plans for the day around the table, waiting for just enough light to get going.

Topics: Insider, Cattle, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Australian Beef, Outback, Stations, cattle station

The Reasons to Love Our Rural Emergency Services

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Mar 23, 2018 9:02:00 AM

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

A Farmers Work Is Never Done

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Jul 14, 2017 2:36:32 PM

For us here in Burra the crops are sown and are now in the hands of nature. But our farmer's work is not over, they stay busy year-round, monitoring crops and their progress . They also need to monitor weeds and pests to ensure when their crops are ready to harvest, they will be of the highest quality possible, ultimately for the end consumer .

But for most Australian farmers, that’s not all that needs to be done during the off-season. Many farmers produce more than one food source and most have livestock that also needs to be taken care of.

Topics: Insider, Harvest, Agriculture, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Cropping, Production

Bob Rowe

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Jul 3, 2017 8:39:19 AM

Together the late Robert ‘Bob’ Rowe and his son Simon established what is now known as Princess Royal Station. Bob is a South Australian meat and livestock icon and was at the forefront of the South Australian beef industry for many decades, treading where others feared for many years.

Topics: Insider, History, Cattle, Beef, Agriculture, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Beef Cattle, Australian Beef, Trading

The City? Or The Country?

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Jun 16, 2017 2:26:13 PM

There are many reasons to love both the city as well as life in the country in Australia. In some cases, Australian’s are fortunate enough to be able to experience both.

Topics: Australia, Rural, Country Life, Lifestyle, City Life