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We’ve added another podcast to the Riskwi$e stable. Jake Giles, EPAG Research, has been interviewing farmers across the EP to get their take on the coming season. We’ve heard from West Coast farmer Jim Evans, Wirrulla farmer Andrew Watson and now Buckleboo farmer Paul Schaefer. Paul talks about scaling back sheep to incorporating lentils into…

Tom Venning MP is coordinating a petition for the Government to commit to delivering a Doppler weather radar on the Lower Eyre Peninsula, because our region deserves the same level of weather monitoring and protection as similar communities across Australia. The “blind spot” over the Lower EP, marked in red on the map below, exists…

Reproduced with permission from Kate Burke, Think Agri. What’s your favourite business power tool in times of uncertainty? It’s Sunday afternoon. I’ve been tuning the two stroke engines of our whipper snipper and blower. A long over due, fiddly task but well worth it. I’ve also been thinking about tools to help us through the…

Join the First Five! A Brand-new Leadership Program coming to Eyre Peninsula Closing Soon! Five local leaders. One powerful network. Build real skills in: • Hosting & Facilitating conversations • Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation • Leading local change Fully funded. Valued at over $12,000+. National forum. Professional Coaching. Real impact across Eyre Peninsula, SA….

Supporting the Next Generation – 2026 SA Student Compendium Released The 2026 South Australian Student Compendium has officially been released by Ag Institute Australia (AIA), continuing a valuable initiative designed to support students as they transition into careers in the agriculture sector. Proudly sponsored by AIR EP since 2022, the Compendium brings together practical insights,…

The following report has been generated by Cummins farmer Will Long using AI, to support his decision making about investing in soil amelioration, particularly in light of current concerns around fuel availability and pricing. The report incorporates Will’s own production data, along with a range of assumptions about key variables, to help inform this decision-making…

Recent discussions across the region, supported by farmer experience and limited analysis of nitrogen response and return-on-investment (ROI) scenarios, highlight a key issue: many fertiliser decisions are made with limited on-farm evidence of profitability. This glaring gap is now more apparent than ever. This article draws on local observations, project insights, and scenario modelling to…

Want to better understand your farm’s emissions footprint, but not sure where to start? AIR EP is seeking expressions of interest for small group carbon emissions calculator sessions.  As part of the Carbon Outreach Project, AIR EP is helping Eyre Peninsula farmers and land managers build their understanding of carbon markets, emissions, and practical options…

By Andrew Ware, EPAG Research Blackleg remains a significant disease in canola on the Eyre Peninsula and its management requires vigilance and careful planning. Recent monitoring highlights some important shifts in how resistance and fungicides are functioning. This article summarises key findings from 2025 and outlines practical implications for 2026.   Major gene resistance: reduced…

A new project is now underway to support livestock systems on the Eyre Peninsula Livestock producers across the EP are facing increasing challenges — from dry seasons and declining water security, to rising input costs and volatile markets. A new project titled “Climate-ready livestock: Building resilient farming systems on Eyre Peninsula”, will equip producers to…