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Three new project updates are providing fresh insights into what matters most when growing lentils on challenging soils across the Eyre Peninsula. Results from trials at Wangary, Poochera and Rudall show lentils can perform well, but the main constraint changes depending on soil type, paddock history and landscape position. At Wangary, lentils on ameliorated duplex…

Australia’s agricultural sector is facing the growing challenge of a changing climate, with research partially attributing the decline in annual profit between 2001 and 2020 to seasonal variances. Growers now regularly face heat stress in livestock, disruptions to crop yield and quality, as well as limited feed and water availability, in addition to increased requirements…

This is part 1 of a 3 part series prepared by Andrew Ware for the EP RiskWi$e project.   There’s a fair bit going on across the Eyre Peninsula heading into seeding this year. After a run of tight seasons, most businesses are carrying a bit of fatigue. Margins have been thin, or negative in…

This is part 2 of a 3 part series prepared by Andrew Ware for the EP RiskWi$e project. Nitrogen is shaping up as one of the more important—and more difficult—decisions this season. Urea prices are high, supply is tight, and there’s still some uncertainty around what will be available and when. Under normal circumstances, that…

This is part 3 of a three part series prepared for the RiskWi$e project by Andrew Ware, EPAG Research. An early sowing opportunity, but not without trade-offs One of the defining features of this season so far has been the opportunity to sow earlier than we’ve been able to in recent years. With moisture sitting…

AIR EP has been successful in securing GRDC funding, in collaboration with Upper North Farming Systems, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre and Mallee Sustainable Farming, to deliver a project focused on improving the management of dry saline land across key regions of South Australia. As part of this project, demonstration…

Dale Grey, Agriculture Victoria, Bendigo The BoM AWO modelled soil moisture decile for perennial pastures currently shows wetter than average values across the Eyre Peninsula. Much of the area is ranked decile 10 but the eastern coast is ranked decile 8 to 9.   The modelled plant available moisture percentage map shows most areas could…

SA farmers are heading into seeding under enormous pressure. With many parts of the state enjoying recent rains, farmers are eager to start seeding. However, the rising costs, fuel and fertiliser uncertainties are bringing the weight of another tough season. Psychologist and farmer Steph Schmidt has put together What the F? Practical Strategies for the Season We’re…

The Eyre Peninsula Grassroots Grants are now open for applications. They have $127,000 to share across Eyre Peninsula groups for landscape management projects. Grants up to $15,000 each can be awarded for projects that focus on at least one of the Eyre Peninsula landscape management priorities of water, primary production, land and coastal biodiversity, pest…

Innovation Generation 2026 tickets now on sale! Calling all young growers, ag professionals and students! Tickets are now on sale for Innovation Generation 2026, taking place 20-22 July in Geelong, VIC. Celebrating 19 years in 2026, IG delivers two full days of inspiring speakers, practical insights and valuable networking for growers, students and industry professionals…