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AIR EP Member Days 2025
The AIR EP team are busily putting together the 2025 AIR EP Member Days. In 2025, AIR EP Member Days are coming to Wirrulla, Kimba and Ungarra. Membership signup will be available on the day. Some of the topics you might hear about include: Latest research results from AIR EP projects and what it means…
Innovation Generation working group opportunity
GrainGrowers’ Innovation Generation conference for 2025 will take place in Fremantle, Western Australia. Filled with future-focused sessions and activities to empower future ag leaders to tackle national industry opportunities and challenges, Innovation Generation is a leading professional development experience that is home to innovative ideas and tech. In preparation for next year’s conference, applications are…
AWI Extension SA/Livestock SA – Sticky Beak day coming up!
Livestock SA is partnering with AWI Extension SA to bring the next series of Sticky Beak Days, focusing on yard design and the changes for an even better sheep business. 4 February at Mount Cooper, 8:00am to 12:00 noon – includes breakfast A great lineup of speakers: Ben White, Kondinin Group: Yard Design Nathan Scott,…
Advance notice: Soils extension experience sought
AIR EP will be looking for a Soils Extension Officer in early 2025. If you (or someone you know) are experienced in soil extension, have a thorough knowledge of broadacre dryland farming systems, and would like to be part of a small, dynamic team on Eyre Peninsula, get in touch with AIR EP Executive Officer…
EP talent on Boards
Congratulations to AIR EP Board member Mary Rowe, who has been appointed to the Livestock SA Board. Together with husband Brad, Mary owns a first-generation wool and lamb enterprise at Elliston. Focus is placed on production traits which will allow the business to meet it’s financial, environmental and welfare objectives. Mary also works full-time in…
Drought Support Package announced
The State Government is investing $18 million to assist farming communities affected by drought across South Australia, as many primary producers experience their driest season on record. The support package includes a range of measures including grants for on-farm drought resilience infrastructure, mental health and community support, and funding to enable donated fodder to reach…
Expressions of Interest are open to establish eID Producer Groups
Expressions of Interest are open for regionally-based South Australian Producer Groups looking to upskill their capabilities with the implementation of mandatory electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats. Producer Groups will offer a supportive learning environment and an opportunity for sheep and goat producers to learn from experts and each other about how eID…
PIRSA Community Grants available
The PIRSA Connecting Communities Events Grant program is now open – please check out the link below for more information and to access an application form! https://pir.sa.gov.au/funding/connecting_communities_events_grant Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 31 March 2025 or when funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first. Events must be held by no later than Monday…
Flood Recovery Pests and Weeds project update
An update on the EP and SA Aridlands Flood Recovery Pests and Weeds project: Over the past few months… Targeted assistance weed control program: recently contractors have been controlling spring flowering weeds over 44 properties, recent rainfall should see further action in the weed control space over the early summer period. Weed control equipment subsidy:…
Are you eID ready?
Mandatory electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats is fast approaching and it is important that South Australian producers understand how eID will impact them and what they need to do to prepare. 1 January 2025 is an important date for anyone who owns sheep or goats – even if they are kept as…