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New board members bring fresh perspectives, connections to AIR EP
AIR EP Executive Officer Naomi Scholz said the new members would bring diverse skills, knowledge and understanding of the EP’s agricultural industry to complement the board’s existing expertise. “Both Jake and Marty bring with them a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our farming communities across the EP, as well as a wealth…
Brome Grass Control: Latest Resistance Insights for EP
Brome grass continues to challenge cereal crops across the Eyre Peninsula, but recent herbicide resistance testing is helping growers make smarter management decisions. Fifteen brome grass samples collected across the Upper EP in 2024 were tested for resistance to key herbicides. This research highlights the value of rotating herbicide groups and using integrated crop rotations,…
EP Grains Research Intern for 2026 – applications are now open!!
Are you passionate about growing your career in grains research and extension? Applications are now open for the 2026 Eyre Peninsula Internship in Applied Grains Research — an opportunity for students or recent graduates in agriculture, environmental science, or agribusiness to take the next step in shaping the future of dryland farming. This 12-month, full-time…
RiskWi$e: Yield Prophet prediction updates September 2025
Nitrogen Reflections as Yield Potential Shifts Across the Region Prepared by Andrew Ware, EPAG Research Seasonal Context – A Region in Flux The 2025 season has shown just how variable yield expectations can be across Eyre Peninsula. Early Season: Yield Prophet® predictions began on the assumption of May establishment. In reality, the break didn’t…
Soils Extension and Adoption Scoping Project EP workshops
We would like to invite you to register for one of the Soils Project Development workshops listed below and encourage growers, advisors, and other community members interested in improving soils to attend. These workshops will help shape future funding investments, so it’s important that growers and advisors on EP have a say.
Gazania control trial walk
TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER @ 11AM Corner of Arno Bay Road and Lincoln Highway Call Giles Kearsley for further details: 0428 246 265 Nutrien Cleve Ag Services
T Ports EP Pre-Harvest Grower Catch-Ups
Grain buyers LDC & AGE will have representatives joining us at all of these meetings, and our other buyers/pool providers have been invited to attend also. Catering will be provided. Tuesday 7th Oct: Kimba – 2pm @ Kimba Football Club Buckleboo – 5pm @ Buckleboo Club Wednesday 8th Oct: Lock – 10am @ Lock Bowls Club Rudall…
Event Recap | 2025 Lower EP Crop Walk
Over 50 farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry stakeholders braved the unpredictable weather on Tuesday 9 September for the 2025 AIR EP Lower Eyre Peninsula Crop Walk, visiting trial sites at Yallunda Flat, Cummins, Edillilie, and Coulta. From a chilly morning to sunny lunch and a wintery afternoon, the crowd experienced almost every season throughout the…