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Back in early October, AIR EP hosted a frost crop walk to the GRDC Frost trial sites being delivered by EPAG Research in the Tooligie area. Here are some notes that were provided on the day, which include some key learnings from EP frost research so far, and the number of frosty events, which might…

Finalists have been announced for the GPSA SA Grain Industry Awards. Congratulations to Tristan Baldock & Bruce Heddle, both nominated for the 2025 Grains Producer of the Year, and Dion Trezona, nominated for Young Grain Producer of the Year. Award winners will be announced on February 3 2026. From the GPSA media release: An outstanding…

To support our region during this time, Mind Australia is offering free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support through the Drought Mental Health Support Program, funded by the Government of South Australia. This support is available to anyone aged 16 and over who has been affected by drought or related pressures — whether directly or indirectly. What’s…

Written by Emily Dempster, Planfarm Director of Finance and Administration One distracted moment… this can be what ultimately gives a cyber-criminal access to your inbox, your digital data, your bank account, your government portals. It is not because you are stupid; most often, it is just because in that moment, you were distracted, multitasking, or…

Applications are NOW OPEN for OnBoard – GrainGrowers’ grower director program. Delivering quality professional development for Australian growers who want to step up as leaders and advisors on industry boards, the program provides participants with: 🎓 The opportunity to complete an Australian Institute of Company Directors course 💭 Hard and soft governance skills 📝 Expert guidance on creating…

GRDC recently undertook an independent review to assess the ‘right level of RD&E investment for GRDC to be making to deliver the best outcomes for Australian grain growers.’ This review identified an opportunity to increase investment in some strategic research areas that could help set the industry up for the future. GRDC has subsequently increased…

Phosphorus (P) is essential for maintaining crop productivity, particularly due to the vital role it plays in regulating crop physiological responses and tolerance to abiotic stressors like heat and drought. Managing P in different soil types is challenging and our understanding of the long-term effects of P applications is limited. AIR EP has partnered with…

With access to local livestock markets, end users and processors growing increasingly difficult for many EP livestock producers, this may provide a good opportunity to highlight the challenges for our region. A national survey has been developed to gain a better understanding towards issues experienced by livestock producers and identify practical solutions for the sector….

Winter crop harvest is now in full swing with a soft finish and rainfall across southern regions allowing crops to fill under mostly favourable conditions. As harvest picks up pace, attention will shift as to whether current price support will hold once selling pressure intensifies.  Australia’s export-dominated grains and oilseeds supply chain runs through three…