A needs analysis for the barriers to adoption of strip and disc systems on Eyre Peninsula

Project Location
Eyre Peninsula
Project Manager
Naomi Scholz
Start Date
April 2024
Finish Date
October 2024
Funding Source
SA Drought Hub
Funding Amount
$61,130

Identify  the  risks  and  opportunities  (including  a  cost  benefit  analysis)  faced  by  growers  using  Strip  and  Disc  systems  to  determine  any  gaps  in  knowledge  to  be addressed for this practice to be adopted in current farming systems.

Produce a project needs analysis to direct future investment in RD&E activities for strip and disc farming systems  on upper EP, to improve drought resilience for EP farmers.

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