AIR EP

Preparing your livestock enterprise for dry times (8 June Wudinna)
2023-06-08 08:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Wudinna Community Club, Medley Tce, Wudinna, SA, 5652, Australia
Preparing your livestock enterprise for dry times
Eyre Peninsula networking and knowledge meeting
Science to Practice Forum 2023
Thursday 8 June 2023, 8.30am to 12pm followed by lunch
Wudinna Community Club, Medley Tce, Wudinna
FREE EVENT INCLUDING LUNCH
Join the SA Drought Hub and AIR EP for a valuable morning of networking and knowledge at the Wudinna Community Club, followed by lunch on us.
Dr Hannah Griffiths is bringing together a team of experts to discuss the hub’s projects on Filling Feed Gaps, Improving the climate resilience of the Australian sheep industry, and PODS (Pasture Optimisation for Drought Solutions).
Dr Penny Schulz will present an overview of the new online climate tools and Dr Jodie Reseigh from the SA Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) will update attendees on the Red Meat and Wool Growth Program and Sheep Connect.
Learn more about these projects and how they can help you make your business more resilient to drought.
Join us at 8.30am for tea and coffee.
Presentations kick off at 9am sharp with lunch at 12pm

Heat stress in sheep – Dr Hannah Griffiths, SA Drought Hub
Pasture Optimisation for Drought Solutions – David Peck, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Filling Feed Gaps – Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting
Using online climate tools SAT and Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) – Dr Penny Schulz, SA Drought Hub
Red Meat and Wool Growth Program and Sheep Connect updates – Dr Jodie Reseigh, PIRSA
Q&A on current and emerging projects to enhance drought resilience – Penny and Hannah
Lunch provided with drinks available for purchase.

Register for free at www.eventbrite.com/e/628350773077
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Regen Ag Forum (Cleve 15 June 2023)
2023-06-15 09:30 - 15:00 | Cleve Golf Club

EP Soil Acidity in Review webinar (20 June 2023)
2023-06-20 19:45 - 21:00 | Online
Click here to register for the webinar

GRDC Farm business update (Port Lincoln 4 July 2023)
2023-07-04 09:00 - 13:00

AIR EP Upper EP Member Day Wudinna (5 July 2023)
2023-07-05 13:00 - 17:30 | Wudinna Community Club, Medley Tce, Wudinna, SA, 5652, Australia
Event Registration – Upper EP Members Day
This is a member-only event. Please ensure your membership is current. Member sign-up and payment facilities will be available on the day, but registration for the event is still required. Please submit a form for all individuals attending
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AIR EP Lower EP Member Day Cummins (6 July 2023)
2023-07-06 08:15 - 12:45 | Ramblers Football Clubrooms, Ponton Gve, Cummins, SA, 5631, Australia
Event Registration – Lower EP Members Day
This is a member-only event. Please ensure your membership is current. Member sign-up and payment facilities will be available on the day, but registration for the event is still required. Please submit a form for all individuals attending
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Grain marketing workshop (Wudinna 25 July)
2023-07-25 08:30 - 14:00 | Wudinna Community Club, Medley Tce, Wudinna, SA, 5652, Australia
GrainGrowers has teamed up with Market Check to present a half day workshop on the foundations of grain marketing including price risk management, navigating volatile markets and what drives the price of grain.
For more information and to register, click here.

GRDC Farmer Update Streaky Bay (26 July 2023)
2023-07-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Streaky Bay Sports Club, Wells St, Streaky Bay, SA, 5680, Australia
Grain growers from across Eyre Peninsula will gather in Streaky Bay later this month to discover the latest grains research and development outcomes that offer the potential for positive impact on-farm.
Among the guest speakers will be Sarah Day from SARDI who will provide insight into tackling the key challenges when growing lentils on calcareous soils. Sarah explores the agronomic fundamentals of lentil agronomy and key considerations for nitrogen fixation.
Brian Dzoma (SARDI) will provide an update on the nutritional challenges of calcareous soils. Brian provides amelioration strategies when managing phosphorous tie up, high pH and low fertility soils.
With last years season being front of mind for growers Sara Blake (SARDI) provides an update on pulse diseases. Sara’s presentation will provide a showcase of the varietal options on the horizon and key strategies when effectively managing pulse diseases.
Snails are proving to be a persistent challenge for the region. Kym Perry’s (SARDI) presentation provides key strategies and where to next when controlling snails.
Last year’s late harvest and this year’s early break may have you wondering what’s in store for this season? Dane Thomas from SARDI Climate Applications explains how this year’s seasonal forecast can impact upon decision making.
The Streaky Bay Update will be from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with catering provided.

GRDC Farmer Update Cleve (27 July 2023)
2023-07-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Cleve Sports Club, South Terrace, Cleve, SA, 5640, Australia
Grain growers from across Eyre Peninsula will gather in Cleve later this month to discover the latest grains research and development outcomes that offer the potential for positive impact on-farm.
Among the guest speakers will be Sarah Day from SARDI (South Australian Research and Development Institute) who will provide insight into tackling the key challenges when growing lentils. Sarah explores the agronomic fundamentals of lentil agronomy and key considerations for nitrogen fixation.
Learn how the 2022 season has impacted soil nitrogen and carbon for this season. CSIRO’s Mark Farrell’s presentation will showcase the opportunity for growers to improve soil carbon levels on sandy soils.
Discover how the economics of subsoil amelioration stacks up on a variety of soil types. Royce Pitchford from Pinion Advisory outlines the key considerations for growers when achieving the best bang for your buck when ameliorating soils.
With last year’s season being front of mind for growers Sara Blake (SARDI) provides an update on pulse diseases. Sara’s presentation will provide a showcase of the varietal options on the horizon and key strategies when effectively managing pulse diseases.
Last year’s late harvest and this year’s early break may have you wondering what’s in store for this season? Dane Thomas from SARDI Climate Applications explains how this year’s seasonal forecast can impact upon decision making.
The Cleve Update will be from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with catering provided.

iFarmwell work-life balance workshop (4 August 2023 Minnipa)
2023-08-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Minnipa Sports Club, 2 Moseley Terrace, Minnipa, SA, 5654, Australia
This is a bring the whole family event, except maybe the dog.
To register, click here

Truck and machinery safety workshop (8 August Cleve)
2023-08-08 08:45 - 15:00 | Cleve Sports Club, South Terrace, Cleve, SA, 5640, Australia
Eyre Peninsula producers operating heavy vehicles and who drive agricultural machinery on public roads can learn more about road access, safety, maintenance and compliance at a series of workshops in August.
The interactive workshops, hosted by Grain Producers SA with the support of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), will feature practical demonstrations for producers on their truck maintenance obligations as outlined in the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual, advice and feedback on the National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice (Ag Notice), and training on the NHVR Portal.
The portal training will focus on different dimensions, mass, and conditions of access for eligible agricultural vehicle or combinations and how producers can apply for permits to move ineligible oversize and overmass machinery on public roads.
NHVR representatives will be delivering the portal training and will be able to answer questions from producers about safe travel on key freight routes.
Additionally, as part of the Roadworthy Heavy Vehicles campaign, participants can access a free heavy vehicle inspection with a local mechanic to gain practical tips on maintenance checks.
The Moving Ag Machinery … Made Easy! and Roadworthy Heavy Vehicles … Made Easy! projects are funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Australian Government.
Registration is essential and can be done online.

Cleve (8 August): https://bit.ly/GPSA-Cleve23
Wudinna (9 August): https://bit.ly/GPSA-Wudinna23
Cummins (10 August): https://bit.ly/GPSA-Cummins23

Truck and machinery safety workshop (9 August Wudinna)
2023-08-09 08:45 - 15:00 | Wudinna Community Club, Medley Tce, Wudinna, SA, 5652, Australia

Truck and machinery safety workshop (10 August Cummins)
2023-08-10 08:45 - 15:00 | Cummins Bowling Club, 60 Bruce Tce, Cummins, SA, 5631, Australia

Minnipa Sticky Beak Day (28 August, 2023)
2023-08-28 12:30 - 17:00
Monday 28 August
12.30pm start at the Minnipa Community Store
Topics include:

soil amelioration
new lentil varieties
soils and plant testing
mice and frost damage
new infrastructure and machinery

BBQ Dinner kindly sponsored by Ramsey Bros.
RSVP 27 August
Gareth Scholz 0427 805 207

Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group Cropwalk (30 August, Buckleboo)
2023-08-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Buckleboo Sports Club, Buckleboo Park, Buckleboo, SA, Australia
AIR EP Trial sites that will be visited include :
SAGIT – Crown rot management with speaker Marg Evans
Future Drought Fund – Dry saline land
Future Drought Fund – Pasture optimization for drought demo with speaker David Peck

Mt Damper AIR EP/GRDC/FDF Sandy soils masterclass (5 September 2023 Mt Damper)
2023-09-05 09:00 - 13:30 | Mt Damper, Fraser Road, Mount Damper, SA, Australia
We’ll meet out at Oswald’s on Fraser Road at 9am at the soil pit for some in-paddock discussions, then head into the Minnipa Sports Club to check out the machinery trailer, kitted out with different types of tynes and shanks etc. and then listen to presentations in the club. Finish with lunch at 1pm.

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Ungarra AIR EP/GRDC/FDF Sandy soils masterclass (6 September 2023 Ungarra)
2023-09-06 09:00 - 13:30 | Ungarra, 2 Partingtons Road, Ungarra, SA, Australia
We’ll meet out at Gale’s at 2 Partingtons Road at 9am at the soil pit for some in-paddock discussions, then head into their shed to check out the machinery trailer, kitted out with different types of tynes and shanks etc. and then listen to presentations. Finishing with lunch at 1pm.

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Cummins AIR EP/GRDC/FDF Sandy soils masterclass (7 Sept 2023 Cummins)
2023-09-07 09:00 - 13:30 | 2753 Settlers Road, 2753 Settlers Road, Cummins, South Australia, Australia
We’ll meet out at Long’s place at 2753 Settlers Road at 9am at the soil pit for some in-paddock discussions, then head into the shed to check out the machinery trailer, kitted out with different types of tynes and shanks etc. and then listen to presentations. Finish with lunch at 1pm.

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WoTL Womens crop tour Cummins (11 Sept 2023)
2023-09-11 08:45 - 13:30 | Cummins Oval, Cummins Oval, Cummins, SA, Australia
Join WoTL for an interactive crop tour including updates for the 2023 cropping season led by Agronomist, George Pedler.
Understand current agronomic issues in the Cummins District
Investigate areas of new land management practices in the region
Build confidence in contributing to future crop management decision making
Collaborate with like minded community
Take some time out to learn and connect, before we move into the hectic harvest season.
The day includes morning tea and lunch, catered by The Feed Lot.
The car pool will leave Cummins Oval at 9.00am

$33 + booking fee.
(The full cost of this workshop is $250 which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors).
This project is supported by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program, made possible by the regional landscape levy.
For further information contact Lucy Pedler, WoTL Ambassador on 0439 027 064 or lucy@georgepedlerag.com.au

Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment. RSVPs due 4/9/2023.

WoTL Womens Crop Tour Cleve/Rudall (13 Sept 2023)
2023-09-13 09:00 - 15:00
An update on the 2023 cropping season and agronomic issues in the Rudall/Cleve District

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Join WoTL for an interactive crop tour and practical learning led by Agronomist, Sarah Meyer.

Hear about the Cleve Rural Traders Trial Site and what it forecasts for the Cleve and Rudall district crop and land management practices into the future.
Learn how to complete a sweep of canola and beans to identify pests and discuss their management.
Take a tour of Sims Farm
Build confidence in contributing to future crop management decision making
Collaborate with like minded community

Take some time out to learn and connect, before we move into the hectic harvest season.

Date

Wednesday 13th September 20239.00am to 3.00pm

Location

Car pools will leave from Cleve Rural Traders, to their Trial Site, Lunch stop, and Sims Farm.

Cost

$33 + booking fee.The day includes lunch.
The full cost of this workshop is $250 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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SARDI Minnipa Ag Centre Annual Field Day (13 Sep 2023)
2023-09-13 09:30 - 17:30 | Minnipa Agricultural Centre, 226 McKenzie Road, Minnipa, SA, 5654, Australia

AIR EP Lower EP Crop Walk (14 Sept 2023)
2023-09-14 08:45 - 14:00 | Cummins Oval, Cummins Oval, Cummins, SA, Australia
Event Registration – Lower EP Cropwalk 2023
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Far West Sticky Beak (14 Sept 2023)
2023-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 | 53773 Eyre Highway, 53773 Eyre Hwy, Penong, South Australia, 5690, Australia
For more information please contact David Cooper
0417 896 772
davidseth@cccooperco.com.au

Goode/Charra Ag Bureau Sticky Beak (15 Sept 2023)
2023-09-15 10:00 - 17:30
Social day for local growers, grain industry representatives, local businesses, grain buyers/marketers and other interested people to see how this year’s crops are going, look at new crop varieties, discuss different farming practices used in our area and make connections.
Day will start at the Penong NVT site on Cade Drummond’s property 30km West of Ceduna.

Please contact Cade Drummond if you have any questions 0408 862 274.

Franklin Harbour Sticky Beak Day (18 Sept 2023)
2023-09-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Cowell Sports Club, Cowell, SA, Australia
For more information contact Tim Franklin 0427 451 087

Rudall Tuckey Ag Bureau sticky beak (19 Sept 2023)
2023-09-19 08:00 - 17:00
More Information to come
Contact Matt Dunn – 0429 204 030

Elliston Sticky Beak Day (20 Sept 2023)
2023-09-20 08:00 - 17:00
Times and location to be confirmed, contact Matt Williams 0407 944 691 for more information.

AIR EP/GRDC Pulse & Frost Field Days Tooligie Hill (21 Sept 2023)
2023-09-21 09:00 - 15:30 | 2023 Tooligie Pulse site, 1221 Tooligie Hill Road, Murdinga, South Australia, Australia
For the Pulse field day, it is via Bill Long’s shed 1221 Tooligie Hill Road, Murdinga.
Join us there for lunch at 12pm, then we head to the Frost trial site on Kay Road at 1pm.

Event Registration – GRDC Pulse & Frost Field Day

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Roberts-Verran Sticky Beak Day (22 Sept 2023)
2023-09-22 10:30 - 17:00
Contact Joel Horne for more information 0434 580 695

Mt Cooper Sticky Beak Day (Wednesday 4 October, 2023)
2023-10-04
The previous advertised date of 29 September is no longer correct.
Contact Angus Gunn for information 0427 255 053
