AIR EP

AIR EP is responsive and relevant to our farmer and industry members, ensuring that farmers, agribusiness and the scientific community are an integral part of the planning and delivery of independent RD&E across the Eyre Peninsula, SA.

We exist to: deliver quality applied research for the benefit of farmers on the Eyre Peninsula
We exist to: build capacity of the agricultural sector through education, training and extension

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Young Farmer Peer to Peer Learning Lower EP 2025

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Building resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes (Stage 2)

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Risky decisions and addressing soil constraints on EP

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‘The Very Fast Break’ comes to EP!

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Spot the Quail This Harvest — Help Build the Bigger Picture

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OPPORTUNITY – ASO5 Project Officer – Soil Action with PIRSA

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SAVE THE DATE – 2026 AIR EP Member Days

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AAAS Conference

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Featured Project

RiskWi$e

GRDC National Risk Management Initiative

One of the largest initiatives undertaken by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is being rolled out on the Eyre Peninsula by AIR EP.

RiskWi$e aims to give farmers and their advisors tools to measure and evaluate potential risks and provide assurance in their decision making. The Eyre Peninsula farming community is a diverse landscape, with majority of farmers dealing with
uncertain weather patterns and markets. The project will engage a working group, comprising of advisors and growers, to review, advise and disseminate information generated. Six location discussion groups will be convened by local farmers across the region, to plan, test, observe and reflect on key questions raised.

This project follows on from the key work done in this area by the Resilient EP Project.

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3 Nov 1985270801927385528

Approx. 7% of headers start a fire each year — 1 in 10 cause major damage. The main culprit? Overheating bearings.

✅ See GRDC’s Top 10 Tips for harvester fire safety 👉 http://tr.ee/kPQMrR
#HarvestSafety #HarvesterFires #FarmingAustralia #Harvest2025 #EyrePeninsula

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22 Oct 1980925878923108730

At this month’s 2025 AGM, AIR EP farewelled retiring Board members Ken Webber & Matthew Cook, whilst welcoming incoming members Jake Hull & @MartyLovegrove, who bring extensive ag knowledge to the Board. Special thanks to our continuing Board members for their commitment #AIREP

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📢A draft of the amended water allocation plan for Eyre Peninsula’s groundwater resources is available for feedback until December 16.

Visit 👉http://yoursay.sa.gov.au/ep-water-allocation-plan-draft-2026 for more details including a survey that addresses major considerations.

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Today, we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women! Over 88,000 women work in Australia's ag sector, making up 30% of the workforce and 53% of uni ag graduates. AIR EP celebrates our rural women within the ag sector and rural communities. #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen

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13 Oct 1977885822603911534

Lentils thriving on tough soils? 🌱
YP grower Ben Wundersitz is seeing his on-row sowing paying off — with stronger crops and better consistency.
👇 Read more:
🔗 https://tr.ee/AiGbeZ

@AnnaBinnaFarm @theGRDC
#Lentils #OnRowSowing #AgInnovation #Farming