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Digging into new farming – approaches for dry saline soils
Eyre Peninsula farmers have new tactics to tackle dry saline soils this season, and the latest information in how to apply variable rate technology to their cropping plans, thanks to workshops held across the district this month. AIR EP held three Soils and Nutrition Workshops that delved into tools and tactics for managing dry saline…
Member days give farmers an edge to prepare for the 2025 growing season
More than 100 Eyre Peninsula farmers have started planning their 2025 growing season after receiving the latest information from industry experts in soil and crop management. AIR EP held three Pre-sowing Member Days across the EP at Wirrulla, Kimba and Ungarra earlier this month, attracting 191 farmers, researchers, advisors and industry representatives. Industry researchers and…
AGM showcases resilience and growth despite dry season
AIR EP held its Annual General Meeting this month, spotlighting the resilience of local farmers despite record recent low rainfall and reaffirming its commitment to agricultural innovation. Chaired by Bill Long, the AGM served as a key moment to reflect on the challenges of the past year and outline AIR EP’s ambitious future. In his…
Sponsorship helps EP women Step into Leadership
A program that’s helping Eyre Peninsula women develop the skills to step into leadership roles has been given a boost through the sponsorship of a local agriculture organisation. Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP) has sponsored the 2024 Stepping into Leadership Program, run annually by Women Together Learning (WoTL), a non-profit organisation that…
Local field days & Crop walks dominate busy Ag calender
A full spring ag calendar across the Eyre Peninsula has had farmers busy attending field days, workshops and crop walks. The Pulse Field Day was particularly popular, with about 75 people attending the South Australian Research and Development Institute’s trial site at Neil Cummins’ Lock property on September 5. The program was dominated by lentils,…
Award for group’s vision to shape Eyre Peninsula’s farming future
The group behind a vision created to strengthen the future of the Eyre Peninsula’s farming sector has been recognised with a prestigious SA award. Ag Innovation Research Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP) took out the PIRSA Grower Group Award 2024 at the Ag Excellence Forum and Awards on 5 August, 2024. The award recognises the work…
Sandy soil case studies unearth keys to increasing yields
Effective ways to overcome the constraints Eyre Peninsula farmers face when cropping on sandy soils have been unearthed in a series of case studies, with hopes the findings will lead to increased yields. As part of the project, led by AIR EP, six local EP farmers joined a total of 16 demonstration sites across SA…
Research Program to Unearth Frost Management Strategies for EP Farms
A three-year research program will put tactics and strategies to the test to find new ways to minimise the risk of frost damage to crops on farms on the Eyre Peninsula. The project will test a mix of contributing factors and potential solutions to find ‘best-bet’ frost management solutions for the region. It builds on…
Grains research internships leading to research, career gains for EP
Applied grains research intern Alex Busch will spend 2024 working with EPAG Research and AIR EP on local research projects. A new generation of agriculture students are gaining first-hand experience working across the Eyre Peninsula, thanks to a successful internship program that’s leading to local careers and expanding research capacity for the region. Established in…