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What was behind poor pulse growth on Lower Eyre Peninsula in 2025?
Paddock investigations from the 2025 season By Brett Masters and Andrew Ware, EPAG Research In some Lower Eyre Peninsula pulse paddocks in 2025, the difference between the good and poor areas was dramatic. In the lentil paddocks investigated, the better parts of the paddock produced more than 7.5 times the spring biomass of the poor…
EP Frost tactics | Crop choice & timing take the sting out of cold nights
Frost remains one of the toughest seasonal risks for Eyre Peninsula growers, particularly in high-risk paddock zones, where a few cold nights can make a big difference to grain yield and quality. Throughout 2025, the GRDC funded ‘Further tactics to minimise frost damage on the Eyre Peninsula‘ project focused three key components – cereal phenology,…
Event Reminder | Pastures ‘Walk n Talk’ Friday 19 June
Join AIR EP for a practical pastures walk covering pasture establishment, feed on offer, stocking rates, livestock nutrition & herbicide strategies to help build a stronger pasture base & lift livestock production. Hosted by local livestock producer and pastures enthusiast David Low, this informal session will include open discussions with independent livestock coordinator, Hannah Gordon…
Plan to Profit workshop series: Upskilling farm business management
Gain more confidence in the financial performance of your farm. Ensuring the farm passes to the next generation takes good planning, not just hope. Plan to Profit provides an easy-to-use business system to monitor and plan your farm for success. You will become proficient with P2PAgri software and speak more effectively with your farming team,…
New clay calculator takes the guesswork out of tackling water repellent soils
By Brett Masters, EPAG Research A question that is often asked by farmers and landholders when planning to undertake clay spreading to address water repellence is, “What rate of clay do I need, to ensure that the job is done properly?”. To help answer this question, an easy online calculator has recently been launched by…
Event Reminder | Emissions Calculator Workshop – 22 June 2026
Get the Dirt on Carbon Farming: Emissions Calculator Workshop This practical workshop will be a hands-on look at farm emissions calculators. Please bring your own laptop and we’ll step through the data together. The workshop will run from 9am -11am and is suited to farmers, advisers and industry representatives wanting a clear, practical starting point for understanding…
BFIG Spreader Day coming up! 24 June 2026
BFIG Spreader Day 2026 Date: 24 June 2026 Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm Cost: Free Catering provided, but numbers are capped so please confirm your attendance by texting Tristan on 0447 282 622 or emailing [email protected] See the flier below for more details.
Expression of Interest | AIR EP Ag Extension Specialist
Are you looking to expand your career in agricultural extension? Are you currently connected to the Eyre Peninsula ag sector and ready to explore where your skills could take you? If so, AIR EP would love to hear from you. This is an exciting career opportunity for an ag industry professional to contribute to a…
Dry saline soils survey
Have your say: Dry saline soils survey The survey is aimed at farmers who have dry saline or magnesia patches on their farms, but responses are also useful from farmers who are unsure, only have small areas, or are just starting to notice patchy establishment. This survey is about dry saline or magnesia patches — not Mallee…
RiskWi$e: High yield potential, expensive nitrogen — how hard should we push?
By Andrew Ware, EPAG Research The 2026 season has started with genuine upside across much of Eyre Peninsula. Summer and autumn rainfall have lifted stored soil moisture, the break arrived close to the ideal window in many areas, and warm early conditions have helped crops establish quickly. In a lot of paddocks, yield potential is…