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On Farm Connectivity Program
The On Farm Connectivity Program (the program) will run over 2 years from 2023-24 to 2024-25. This program forms part of the Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan (Better Connectivity Plan) and assists primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity and improve safety. The objectives of the program…
Summer weed control on the Eyre Peninsula
Flood Recovery Pests and Weeds Project In response to the major flooding event that affected parts of the Eyre Peninsula and Arid Lands in early 2022, PIRSA and the Eyre Peninsula and SA Arid Lands Landscape Boards, with the support of the State and Commonwealth Governments, will deliver a comprehensive pest and weed management project…
2024 SA Sowing Guide is now live!
The 2024 SA Sowing Guide is now live! The South Australian Crop Sowing Guide outlines information on current varieties of the major winter crops suitable to be grown in South Australia to assist growers in making decisions on variety selection for the upcoming season. This edition of the SA Crop Sowing Guide has been compiled by officers within…
Invitation to join international researcher in a webinar series and field event on optimising plant health
The SA Plant Sap Analysis group has attracted the expertise of Harriet Mella to an Australia-wide tour. She will complete a 4-part webinar series prior to her visit and you are invited to attend. Harriet will share her knowledge on how to read what plants are telling us, and offer suggestions to improve plant health…
2023 GRDC Crop Protection Forum
The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) invites you to the 2023 GRDC Crop Protection Forum, delivered in partnership with Cesar and the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM). Join us in Adelaide to hear the latest research updates on insecticide, herbicide and fungicide resistance risks and management specific to the South Australian grains industry. …
WoTL | 2024 Stepping into Leadership applications OPEN!
AIR EP are sponsoring an EP position for the 2024 Stepping into Leadership Program, if you know of anyone interested please encourage them to apply. There may be opportunity to assist with travel costs too, for the right applicant. To find out more about the program and apply click here.
Soil indicator survey reminder
Dear Farmers My name is Dr Nathan Robinson, and I am a researcher at Federation University Australia. Together with Assoc Prof Peter Dahlhaus, Dr Alison Ollerenshaw, Dr Aakansha Chadha, and Jennifer Corbett we are conducting research entitled: Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems. Through this research we want to better understand the ways in which farmers make decision about soil…
Livestock SA connects communities with chops, sausages and steaks this summer
With summer just around the corner Livestock SA has kicked off a series of ‘Red Meat Connects Communities’ BBQs to bring farming communities together and help promote South Australia’s world’s best red meat products. Livestock SA President Joe Keynes said the BBQ initiative, which is generously supported by the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and…
Sheep and Goat eID rebate now open
Under the South Australian rebate program, producers will receive a 50% rebate up to a cap of $0.95 (GST exclusive) on the purchase price of each 2023 year-of-birth eID tag. These tags are accredited by the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and purchased between 1 January and 31 December 2023. The new national system requires…
Soil indicator survey
Dear Farmers My name is Dr Nathan Robinson, and I am a researcher at Federation University Australia. Together with Assoc Prof Peter Dahlhaus, Dr Alison Ollerenshaw, Dr Aakansha Chadha, and Jennifer Corbett we are conducting research entitled: Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems. Through this research we want to better understand the ways in which farmers make decision about soil…