Kate Higgins
Kate Higgins is the rural reporter for ABC North and West SA. Originally from a farm in the Southern Flinders Ranges, Kate has previously worked primarily in the Pacific islands before returning home to report on rural and agricultural issues.
Latest by Kate Higgins
Almost half SA farmers expect 'extraordinarily dry' conditions to worsen
South Australian farmers are banking on late winter rain to save their season but optimism is flagging as dry conditions continue.
The chemical-free veggie garden that sprang to life on an arid salt pan
A community-supported agriculture enterprise is supplying chemical-free produce grown on Whyalla's arid salt pans and offering alternatives to the big supermarkets.
Dial slowly moving for female participation in wine
The gender pay gap and female participation in the wine industry are still wide despite a report showing progress for women.
A backpacker loved working on a dairy farm so much she became the manager
When urban Mancunian Sarah Moore and her wife Emily decided to give dairy farming a go in South Australia they found a reason to get up in the morning and doing a good day's work was a fine reason to stay.
Historically dry start to year making it hard for SA farmers to stay positive
The state's key growing areas have recorded some of the driest months on record, and according to experts, it's not over yet.