South Australia records its eighth driest April since records began, a Senate inquiry recommends a mandatory code of conduct between supermarkets and their suppliers, and concerns over signs that the South East's groundwater resources are being over-used.

The Indian Government announces suspension of a 66% tariff on imported Desi Chickpeas, South Australia's inquiry into grocery prices hears concerns from the state's vegetable growers over unsustainable margins, and dryland hemp growing trials in the state's South East prove successful.

Meat and Livestock Australia launches a new National Young Cattle Indicator, Telstra delays its 3G shutdown as farmers who rely on the network look at alternatives to stay connected, and a South East winery offers cellar door visitors a chance to pair insects with its wines.