Rural Media & Communicators SA/NT

23/12/2025

It's about that time where some of us are winding down for the Christmas / New Year break ... However, there are still some important jobs to be done, rural journos and photographers!

We want to see your entries in the 2025 Rural Media Awards! If you're reporting on issues affecting regional South Australia and Northern Territory across journalism and photography then it's time to start getting your entries in online: https://rmc-sant.com.au/awards/enter-this-years-award

Entries close at 10pm on Sunday 16 January!

Have a safe and happy festive season. See you at the Rural Media Awards on Friday 27 February 2026!

31/10/2025

Want to take a peak at the production of everything from tea and coffee to livestock and fish in Africa?
RMC President Leigh Radford and Vice President Prue Adams have just returned from a world Congress for agricultural journalists, held in Nairobi Kenya.
The Kenyan journalists have put together an extraordinary publication.
Take a look (and flick to page 22 for a familiar face).

Welcome to the daily bulletins from the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) World Congress 2025, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 15-18. This historic event, themed

17/10/2025

RMC SA/NT is saddened by the passing of an absolute legend of rural media.
Vale Norm Marston.

It is with great sadness that The Courier announces the passing of our loved managing director, Norm Marston.
Norm’s involvement in the newspaper industry began as an eight-year-old boy, delivering newspapers on horseback in Burra.
He has been a dedicated newspaper man ever since.
In 1952 his father, Frank, bought The Courier newspaper with E. L. Perry, and Norm became a vital part of its operations, eventually taking over as managing director and helping to build it into one of regional SA’s most trusted publications.
Even at 96 years of age, he could still be found at The Courier’s Mt Barker office every morning, such was his passion for his region and his newspaper.
The Courier extends its greatest sympathy to the Marston family.

15/10/2025

04/09/2025

More than 100 people turned out for RMC SA/NT's 2025 Royal Adelaide Show Breakfast to hear from outgoing National Farmers' Federation President David 'DJ' Jochinke. DJ detailed his journey into agripolitics and the lessons he has learned along the way while stressing the importance of telling the good news stories of agriculture at every opportunity. Check out some of our pics below or view the full gallery on our website: https://rmc-sant.com.au/gallery/2025-rmc-sa-nt-royal-adelaide-show-breakfast-with-david-jochinke

27/08/2025

ON NEXT WEEK!

Don't miss your chance to hear from National Farmers' Federation President David Jochinke at RMC's Royal Adelaide Show Breakfast as he discusses agriculture beyond the headlines.

We'll also be holding a members draw at the event so sign up to become a member and enjoy cheaper tickets and the opportunity to win prizes!

Grab your tickets here - sales close TODAY Thursday 28 August: https://rmc-sant.com.au/news/royal-show-breakfast-2025

13/08/2025

Hear the latest in agripolitics over brekkie at the Royal Adelaide Show! 🥓☕

Join us for a special breakfast with National Farmers' Federation President David Jochinke as he shares insights on the big issues shaping farming – from drought to trade – and what’s happening behind the scenes to keep agriculture moving forward.

📅 When: Thursday 4 September 2025 – 7:00am for a 7:15am start
📍 Where: Members Dining Room, Adelaide Showground, Wayville
💰 Cost: $65 for members / $85 for non-members
OR for a table of eight email [email protected]

All attendees receive a car park pass and entry ticket for the event.

Seats are limited – secure your spot today! https://rmc-sant.com.au/news/royal-show-breakfast-2025

06/08/2025

TICKET SALES ARE LIVE 🎫🚜

Whether it's the drought, trade tariffs or biosecurity, agriculture is rarely out of the headlines at the moment.

National Farmers' Federation president David Jochinke will bring you up to date on what's happening in agripolitics at this year's RMC SA/NT Royal Adelaide Show Breakfast.

Grab your ticket now at https://rmc-sant.com.au/news/royal-show-breakfast-2025

Alternatively, book yourself a table of eight for $520 by emailing [email protected]

01/08/2025

One of RMC SA/NT’s strongest supporters received life membership at last night’s AGM.

Trevor Ranford (pictured here with RMC SA/NT Vice President Prue Adams and President Leigh Radford) has been a constant at RMC SA/NT events since 1993 and has made a massive contribution to agriculture both in South Australia and nationally.

Throughout his nearly 50-year career in agriculture, Trevor has worked across a range of organisations including Chestnuts Australia, the Pistachio Growers’ Association, Hazelnut Growers of Australia, the Australian Walnut Industry Association, and Summerfruit Australia.

He was recognised for his services to industry when he received the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Industry category, which reflected his contribution to the management of the 2010 to 2020 national chestnut blight emergency response.

Trevor has made an enormous contribution to RMC SA/NT over the years with his generous sponsorship and donations of fresh produce to our annual awards, but he has also promoted the organisation to others and brought many new faces to our events. He’s also never shy about asking a tough question from the floor when we host guest speakers!

Trevor — you are valued enormously by everyone involved with RMC SA/NT. Congratulations on your life membership.

01/08/2025

🚜 SAVE THE DATE 🐑

RMC SA/NT's annual Royal Adelaide Show Breakfast is always an event not to be missed and this year is no different! It will be our privilege to host National Farmers' Federation President David Jochinke at this year's event where he will discuss a range of issues facing Australian ag, from biosecurity to international trade.

📆Thursday 4 September, 7am
📍Members Dining Room, Adelaide Showground

Tickets on sale next week!