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RiskWi$e: The crop has built the canopy. What is still worth backing?
By Andrew Ware, EPAG Research A strong start created genuine upside. Still largely full soil moisture profiles but with drawdown starting to occur, rapid crop development and tight cash flow now shift the RiskWi$e question from how hard to chase yield to how best to protect profit. Across EP, crops are carrying more promise into…
Crop walk: Frost Risk to Yield Reward
Come along to see the trials and hear the latest info on a few key projects being delivered in the Lock area. Andrew Ware, EPAG Research and the independent consultants will summarise the findings of the frost research on EP and beyond while checking out the break crops frost trial site at Agar’s. Kenton…
New break crop case studies now available
Two new case studies from the Building Resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes: Stage 2 project are now available. The case studies share findings from paddock-scale demonstrations conducted at Minnipa and Ungarra during the 2025 growing season, exploring how different break crops performed across variable Eyre Peninsula soils and seasonal conditions. Together, the case studies…
Are your rams fit to frolic? Producers RAMp up their reproduction knowledge for the season ahead.
A ram may only represent a small part of the flock, but the decisions made around ram selection, health and preparation can influence a sheep enterprise for many years. That was one of the key themes explored at the recent ‘RAMping Up Repro’ workshops held at Kyancutta and Charra on 20 and 21 July 2026….
Lentils on challenging soils – trials continue in 2026
Above: Lentils at the 2025 Rudall site. Lentils have quickly grown into an important and often profitable part of Eyre Peninsula farming systems. Strong historical prices, improved varieties and better agronomy have encouraged growers to expand into new areas. However, recent price movements and variable seasons are a reminder that profitability still depends on reliable…
SARDI Pestfacts | What to look for in Spring
With widespread wet conditions across the Eyre Peninsula this season, high populations of crop and pasture pests have been detected in all regions. While some populations may have decreased during winter, what does Spring have in store for us? The current SARDI PestFacts newsletter helps identify current issues and threats relevant to South Australia. In…
New project helps build climate-ready livestock systems for EP farms
A new project is underway on the Eyre Peninsula to help livestock producers create stronger, more resilient farming systems to weather increasing challenges. AIR EP launched Climate-Ready Livestock: Building Resilient Farming Systems on Eyre Peninsula in February, with support from the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board and funding from the SA Government’s Landscape Priorities Fund. Livestock…
Save the date: Lock crop walk 7 August 2026
Come along to see the trials and hear the latest info on a few key projects being delivered in the Lock area. Andrew Ware, EPAG Research and the independent consultants will summarise all the findings of the frost research on EP and beyond while checking out the break crops frost trial site at Agar’s; Kenton…
AgExForum2026 | Only a Few Weeks to Go
Technology is shaping how we grow. With only a few weeks until AgExForum2026, now is the time to secure your place at South Australia’s premier grower group forum. From farm data and precision agriculture to genetics, emerging technologies and grower-led innovation, AgExForum2026 will bring together growers, advisers, researchers, industry, government and agricultural leaders to explore…
From our sponsors: Local event strengthens farm succession planning skills
Port Lincoln session helps farm families strengthen succession planning skills Eyre Peninsula farmers recently attended a Business Transition and Succession Planning information session in Port Lincoln, hosted by Rabobank’s South Australian Rabo Client Council. The session helped local farmers build their understanding of family farm succession and business transition. The program covered practical topics including…