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Potassium in wheat: did extra K pay its way at Ungarra in 2025?
By Brett Masters, EPAG Research Potassium (K) is becoming a common topic of conversation for farmers and advisors across parts of Eyre Peninsula, especially on lighter sandy soils where nutrient reserves can be depleted and leaching risk is higher. Until recently, most lower EP farmers have not routinely applied potassium fertiliser. However, recent soil testing…
Climate update for the Eyre Peninsula
by Dale Grey, Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Agriculture Victoria, Bendigo The eastern Pacific Ocean surface has been slowly warming over the last six weeks in line with the very warm undersea which is in a pre El Niño like state. History says this doesn’t guarantee formation of one. Despite a rapid fall in the SOI during April into…
Friday Climate Forum #2: webinar 22 May 2026
Join us for Friday Climate Forum webinar #2 “Interpreting climate forecasts, what they can and can’t tell you.” Dale will dig deeper into models, how they work, but more importantly how to interpret the myriad of different ways the models convey their predictions. He’ll also dig into model accuracy and how that varies across the…
Friday Climate Forum #1: seasonal outlook for the Eyre Peninsula
The first Friday Climate Forum was held on 1 May, focusing on the seasonal outlook for the Eyre Peninsula. Guest presenter Dale Grey, Seasonal Risk Agronomist with Agriculture Victoria, shared insights on the timing of the break, recent rainfall and soil moisture, key climate indicators, and what seasonal models are currently suggesting. A key message…
National climate survey CSIRO
Help shape the future of climate tools for Australian farmers CSIRO is conducting a short survey to better understand how farmers across Australia engage with long-term climate information, and how it influences their on-farm decision-making. The survey takes just five minutes to complete and is open to farmers of any commodity and enterprise size. The…
From our Sponsors: Bendigo Agribusiness Farmland Values Report
The 2026 Australian Farmland Values Report is now available and ready for you to download. The Australian farmland market lifted to a new national record of $10,516/ha in 2025. However, the market is showing clear signs of cooling with the annual growth of just 2.8% the slowest in 12 years. A subdued start to the…
Improving farm business management decision making for grain growers
Stronger farm business decisions – for you and your region Rising input costs, volatility, and margin pressure are increasing the complexity of business decisions in grain production. Pinion Advisory, in collaboration with AIR EP and BFIG, is delivering a structured two-year program to help Eyre Peninsula growers build confidence in their business direction using real…
Friday Climate Forum – webinar this Friday 1 May
As part of our Sustainable Agriculture Program, we are starting a new lunchtime webinar series to focus on weather and climate. The first session will be held on Friday 1 May from 12.30 to 1.15pm SA time. Hosted by AIR EP, the first session features Seasonal Risk Agronomist with Agriculture Victoria, Dale Grey. Dale will…
Gallery | Lower EP Young Farmer Group
The Lower EP Young Farmer Group have once again kicked off their learning journey for 2026. Commencing in September 2025, the group of 15 young farmers commenced with a workshop and field visit, exploring a range of topics relevant to local farming systems. Delivered by George Pedler Ag, participants visited local NVT trials, learning how…
PIRSA Drought Support | Technical advisory phone service
PIRSA Technical advisory telephone service available Free technical advisory services are available for primary producers who have been impacted by drought and prolonged dry conditions. A panel of experts can help you with information over the phone on: livestock management agronomy soil management When you call the PIRSA Recovery Hotline, you will be asked a…