Research

Lower EP Crop Walk Spring 2020

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Demonstrating and validating the implementation of integrated weed management strategies to control barley grass in the low rainfall zone farming systems

This page was last updated on 24 May 2023. Research into the ecology and control tactics of barley grass has occurred and now this needs to be transferred into the development and testing of localised integrated weed management (IWM) strategies. This investment will test localised IWM strategies against barley grass utilising large plot replicated demonstration…

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Developing knowledge and tools to better manage herbicide residues in soil

This page was last updated on 24 May 2023.    This project will develop new knowledge and tools to better understand the factors regulating herbicide persistence and bioavailability, giving farmers increased confidence in crop choice, timing of sowing and herbicide management to ensure soil and crop performance is not limited by herbicide residues. This project…

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Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator (RALF)

This page was last updated on 23 May 2023. Provide a central contact point for farmers, industry, and community groups and to support agriculture related Core Services and Project Services across the Eyre Peninsula. Funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, through the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board. We are pleased to announce that Amy…

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Eyre Peninsula internship in applied grains research- 2021/2022

This page was last updated on 31 October 2024. To improve the capacity of grains research, development and extension in the Eyre Peninsula region. To further develop applied research skills of recent graduates so they will be able to make an improved contribution to the grains RD&E industry in South Australia. This project will annually…

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Taking canola profitability to the next level

This page was last updated on 24 May 2023. Determing the maximum achievable water limited yield of canola on Lower EP and the relative significance of key canola yield drivers once disease and phenology are optimised and inform growers and advisors on the yield driving mechanisms and profitability of high production canola systems. Andrew Ware,…

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Resilient EP – for a Profitable Farming Future

A new paradigm for resilient and profitable dryland farming on the Eyre Peninsula using data to improve on-farm decision making This page was last updated on 31 October 2024. Summary Ag Innovation and Development Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP), worked with EP farmers, their advisers and researchers to increase the productive potential of the regions soil…

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Developing future leaders for farming communities on the Eyre Peninsula

Summary This project aimed to provide young farmers from across upper Eyre Peninsula (EP) with the confidence and skills to take on leadership roles in their local communities. DAFF project: Over the course of the project a total of 50 young farmers took place in the four project workshops and associated events that occurred as…

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Fluid fertiliser case studies

Three case studies exploring the adoption of fluid fertilisers in their farming systems have been developed with upper Eyre Peninsula farmers (the Baldocks, Pattersons and Polkinghornes) as part of a Caring for our Country and SAGIT funded project ‘Improving management practices of Rhizoctonia barepatch on upper EP soils’ conducted by the Minnipa Agricultural Centre team….

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LEADA Expo 2019

Held on Friday 15 March 2018 7.30am start Ungarra Sports Club, Ungarra 7.30am Registration and Breakfast 8.15am Bruce Morgan, Chair, LEADA, Welcome 8.20am Hamish Dickson, AgriPartner Consulting – Sheep nutrition & containment feeding 9.05am Dave Davenport, Rural Solutions SA – Inclusion plates & soil acidity 9.35am George Pedler, George Pedler Ag / LEADA Committee member…

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