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Lower EP Crop Walk | 1 week to go!
If you haven’t registered for the AIR EP Lower EP Crop Walk yet – don’t miss out! Simply register HERE In case you’ve missed it – we have a packed program ready for you to enjoy. Projects featured include: GRDC Farming Systems trial, Edillilie Innovative Soil Technologies trial, Edillilie Lentils on ameliorated soils, Cummins The…
SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre (MAC) Annual Field Day 2026
You’re invited to join us at the SARDI MAC Annual Field Day on Wednesday 9 September 2026 for a day of practical research updates, trial walks and discussions focused on the latest innovations for low rainfall farming systems. This year’s program brings together SARDI researchers and industry experts to share the latest findings from current…
Are you having issues with P response in your crops?
Are you seeing poor P fertiliser responses? Got high P-fixing soils? Not sure? High P-fixing soils rapidly convert applied P fertiliser into immobile forms that are poorly available to plants. It can mean: yield reductions of up to 50% low P use efficiency poor return on fertiliser investment. A new 4-year GRDC investment led by…
2026 AIR EP Board nominations closing soon!
AIR EP have two Board vacancies open – and we want to hear from you! As an AIR EP Board member, you’ll provide strategic leadership for farmer-driven research, development and extension (RD&E) that delivers practical impact across our region. We welcome expressions of interest from people with a wide range of skills, backgrounds and lived…
Australian Plague Locust Chemical Rebate 2026
South Australian primary producers are enjoying one of their strongest seasons in years, with above average autumn and winter rainfall. To help our farmers achieve the strongest possible result, the South Australian Government is taking action to prepare for a locust outbreak that is a real possibility over the coming spring and summer months. As…
Online survey | Australian grain grower views on the definition of Regenerative Agriculture
How might Australia’s grain growers define regenerative agriculture? Southern Cross University is gathering input from across the country. The anonymous survey seeks the views of Australian grain farmers on five definitions of Regenerative Agriculture. Have your say: Please take this short survey. It is part of the “Regenerative agriculture: understanding the intent, practices, the benefits and disbenefits”…
Farmers Wanted: Help Build the Case for an EP Weather Radar
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has asked Climate and Engineering Consulting (CEC) to develop a business case for a Doppler weather radar on Eyre Peninsula, including consideration of the additional benefits an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) Mesonet could provide. CEC is seeking input from local farmers to better understand how improved weather information could support farm…
AIR EP Lower EP Crop Walk line up announced!
Crop walk season is now upon us and we’ve got a great day lined up for the AIR EP Lower EP Crop Walk on Tuesday 8 September. Join us as we get out in the paddock to visit current Lower EP research and trial sites, hear the latest R&D updates and talk through what the…
Are your pastures hiding toxins this season?
Joining sheep in spring? Now is the time to check your pasture for hidden phyto-oestrogen toxicity Record-breaking rainfall across the Eyre Peninsula has produced dense annual medic canopies, creating ideal conditions for foliar diseases like powdery mildew, to proliferate. Annual medics often contain phyto-oestrogen like compounds such as coumestrol, but in relatively low levels. However,…
AIR EP Board vacancies: nominations close 17 September
AIR EP have two Board vacancies open – and we want to hear from you As an AIR EP Board member, you’ll provide strategic leadership for farmer-driven research, development and extension (RD&E) that delivers practical impact across our region. We welcome expressions of interest from people with a wide range of skills, backgrounds and lived…