country http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/ Latest articles on The Murray Pioneer Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:27:33 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:27:33 en-au Copyright 2010 The Murray Pioneer. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4055-duck-season-away-minus-chowilla?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4055-duck-season-away-minus-chowilla?from=rss The SA duck season is officially open, with the Chowilla Game Reserve the only ‘regular’ Riverland spot off limits. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4054-local-factor-in-sdls-policy?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4054-local-factor-in-sdls-policy?from=rss The water requirements of 18 key Murray-Darling Basin “environmental assets”, including Chowilla Floodplain, will be used to calculate the basin’s overall water needs. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4097-a-date-with-top-honour?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4097-a-date-with-top-honour?from=rss A local family has earned international recognition for their date palms. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4167-national-boost-for-local-mandarins?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4167-national-boost-for-local-mandarins?from=rss The national peak body for citrus growers has welcomed the Rudd Government’s pledge to support a national campaign for promoting Australian mandarins. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4168-local-wine-company-numbers-on-the-rise?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4168-local-wine-company-numbers-on-the-rise?from=rss The number of Australian wine producers is continuing to grow, despite calls to downsize the industry, according to a recently published directory. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4288-weE28099ll-support-basin-food-basket-joyce?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4288-weE28099ll-support-basin-food-basket-joyce?from=rss A Coalition government would better acknowledge and support the Murray-Darling Basin’s status as Australia’s “food basket”, according to Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4289-local-mp-backs-compensation?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4289-local-mp-backs-compensation?from=rss Federal Member for Barker, Patrick Secker MP said this week that any compulsory buybacks of water licences by the Federal Government should be matched with fair compensation. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4448-governmentE28099s-spring-spraying-locust-plan?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4448-governmentE28099s-spring-spraying-locust-plan?from=rss In anticipation of a spring locust plague in the Riverland, the South Australian Government is preparing for large-scale spraying. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4451-keep-agriculture-in-tax-loop-saff?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4451-keep-agriculture-in-tax-loop-saff?from=rss Farmers need to be involved in discussions on possible long term improvements to the tax system, says the South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF). Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4450-cfs-issues-burn-offs-caution?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4450-cfs-issues-burn-offs-caution?from=rss The Country Fire Service is warning local landholders to exercise extreme caution when burning-off at this time of year, following a spate of burn-offs getting out of control on Tuesday. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4449-wunkar-meeting-hears-E28098stallE28099-call?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4449-wunkar-meeting-hears-E28098stallE28099-call?from=rss Local farmers have been warned to stall sowing, following this week’s public meeting about the locust crisis. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4484-farmers-need-more-rain-E28093-now?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4484-farmers-need-more-rain-E28093-now?from=rss Most farmers are now looking for good general rain to start the season, or are seeking follow-up rain if seeding has already started, according to PIRSA. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4485-aussie-almonds-come-out-in-style?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4485-aussie-almonds-come-out-in-style?from=rss The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) has launched its New Season’s Almonds campaign with the unveiling of a dress made from 3000 almonds. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4555-spring-assault-on-regionE28099s-locusts?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4555-spring-assault-on-regionE28099s-locusts?from=rss A newly formed Riverland/Mallee Community Reference Group met for the first time in Wanbi on Tuesday to drive the local spring locust response. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4556-fruit-fly-outbreak?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4556-fruit-fly-outbreak?from=rss Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) declared a fruit fly outbreak in Seaton on Monday last week. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4557-governmentE28099s-locust-action-criticised?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4557-governmentE28099s-locust-action-criticised?from=rss Farmers in the Riverland and Mallee have expressed a lack of confidence in the State Government’s ability to manage the locust situation, according to Opposition Agriculture spokesman Adrian Pederick. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4689-major-turnaround-for-sa-navel-crop?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4689-major-turnaround-for-sa-navel-crop?from=rss The current 2010 South Australian navel crop looks to be on track to deliver one of the highest quality crops ever, according to one of the state’s leading citrus spokesmen. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4691-food-awards-open-to-locals?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4691-food-awards-open-to-locals?from=rss Riverland businesses have been encouraged to enter this year’s Premier’s Food Industry Awards. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4710-new-navels-E28098exceptionalE28099?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4710-new-navels-E28098exceptionalE28099?from=rss Harvest of Riverland navel oranges has begun with industry officials declaring the fruit of “exceptional quality”. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4711-riverland-showcases-its-appeal-at-ag-fair?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/country/4711-riverland-showcases-its-appeal-at-ag-fair?from=rss The Riverland was on show to thousands of potential tourists at the Broken Hill Agriculture Fair recently. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer