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Recent discussions across the region, supported by farmer experience and limited analysis of nitrogen response and return-on-investment (ROI) scenarios, highlight a key issue: many fertiliser decisions are made with limited on-farm evidence of profitability. This glaring gap is now more apparent than ever. This article draws on local observations, project insights, and scenario modelling to…

Want to better understand your farm’s emissions footprint, but not sure where to start? AIR EP is seeking expressions of interest for small group carbon emissions calculator sessions. As part of the Carbon Outreach Project, AIR EP is helping Eyre Peninsula farmers and land managers build their understanding of carbon markets, emissions, and practical options…

By Andrew Ware, EPAG Research Blackleg remains a significant disease in canola on the Eyre Peninsula and its management requires vigilance and careful planning. Recent monitoring highlights some important shifts in how resistance and fungicides are functioning. This article summarises key findings from 2025 and outlines practical implications for 2026. Major gene resistance: reduced…

A new project is now underway to support livestock systems on the Eyre Peninsula Livestock producers across the EP are facing increasing challenges — from dry seasons and declining water security, to rising input costs and volatile markets. A new project titled “Climate-ready livestock: Building resilient farming systems on Eyre Peninsula”, will equip producers to…

Applications are now open for the South Australia Drought Loan Scheme. The Scheme supports drought affected grain and livestock farmers in South Australia’s Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions, through access to urgent financial assistance through the provision of low-interest loans. Note: Even though the State Government has not included Eyre Peninsula in their…

Registrations are open! Carbon Calculator & Introduction to Carbon Farming Workshops If you’re interested in learning how to estimate your farm emissions footprint and explore where emissions occur within your system, we will be running in-person Carbon Emissions Calculator workshops during March. These sessions will walk through the calculators step-by-step and help you interpret the…

After a welcome burst of rain across the Eyre Peninsula, the Riskwi$e podcasts are back for 2026. Jake Giles, EPAG Research, interviews farmers across the EP to get their take on the coming season. Featuring West Coast farmer Jim Evans, talking about the journey of building a farming business from the ground up. After starting…

AIR EP has been successful in securing GRDC funding, in collaboration with Upper North Farming Systems, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre and Mallee Sustainable Farming, to deliver a project focused on improving the management of dry saline land across key regions of South Australia. As part of this project, demonstration…

Stronger farm business decisions start with better data A regional peer group program for Eyre Peninsula through GRDC’s Improving Farm Business Management Decision Making for Grain Growers. About the Program Rising input costs, volatility and margin pressure are increasing the complexity of business decisions in grain production. This two-year structured program provides commercial grain growers…

SA Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program – Producer Groups initiative is now live on the PIRSA website and open for applications until Friday, 17 April 2026. This initiative brings producers together to explore practical, locally relevant approaches to managing on-farm emissions while maintaining a strong focus on productivity. With funding available to support peer learning, hands‑on extension, and…