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Livestock SA connects communities with chops, sausages and steaks this summer
With summer just around the corner Livestock SA has kicked off a series of ‘Red Meat Connects Communities’ BBQs to bring farming communities together and help promote South Australia’s world’s best red meat products. Livestock SA President Joe Keynes said the BBQ initiative, which is generously supported by the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and…
Sheep and Goat eID rebate now open
Under the South Australian rebate program, producers will receive a 50% rebate up to a cap of $0.95 (GST exclusive) on the purchase price of each 2023 year-of-birth eID tag. These tags are accredited by the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and purchased between 1 January and 31 December 2023. The new national system requires…
Soil indicator survey
Dear Farmers My name is Dr Nathan Robinson, and I am a researcher at Federation University Australia. Together with Assoc Prof Peter Dahlhaus, Dr Alison Ollerenshaw, Dr Aakansha Chadha, and Jennifer Corbett we are conducting research entitled: Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems. Through this research we want to better understand the ways in which farmers make decision about soil…
AFREN feedback on commercial fungicide resistance testing service
The Australian Fungicide Resistance Network (AFREN) are seeking feedback on industry’s desire for a commercial fungicide resistance testing service. If you have an opinion on this and would like to provide your thoughts, please feel free to complete their short survey via the link. It will greatly assist decision-making around the provision of a commercial…
AIR EP AGM 10 October 2023
The AIR EP Annual General Meeting will be held via zoom at 8.30am on Tuesday 10 October 2023. All members are encouraged to attend, please register to receive a meeting invite and log in details. AGENDA Welcome, Chair Bill Long Apologies Chairman’s Report, Bill Long Annual Report, Executive Officer Naomi Scholz Financial Report & Appointment…
We’re hiring!
AIR EP are on the lookout for a project officer/operations manager. The position can be based anywhere on EP, as long as you have good internet connection! Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated. As the Project Officer/Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the business operations and driving the success of research,…
Cyber security in the ag sector
Are your ag platforms and software/hardware vulnerable to cyber-attack or might they be in the future? Help inform research about how you use ag tech, while gaining insight into experiences elsewhere from Australia and worldwide by joining the online EP ag tech cyber security forum. When: 8.00-10.00am Monday 9 October SA time For more information…
AIR EP AGM 10 October 2023
The AIR EP Annual General Meeting will be held via zoom at 8.30am on Tuesday 10 October 2023. All members are encouraged to attend, please register to receive a meeting invite and log in details. AGENDA Welcome, Chair Bill Long Apologies Chairman’s Report, Bill Long Annual Report, Executive Officer Naomi Scholz Financial Report & Appointment…
Calcareous soils: What we’ve learnt in 2 years
Highly calcareous soils are important in some areas of south-eastern Australia and challenge crop production with a range of constraints. The project, “More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints”, supported by the CRC for High Performance Soils and GRDC, sought to identify and overcome constraints on these…
Need help on your farm?
Drover Ag have two AgVenture participants ready for placement. Marte Kristine arriving in October from Norway and Petta arriving November from Sweden. Both have good English, experience in agriculture and are keen to secure employment in Australia. For more details contact Bec at Drover Ag on 0455 215 976. Marte Kristine S. Age: 20 Looking for: 5…