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Save the Dates- Upcoming AIR EP events
Get the calendar out we have lots of exciting events coming up! Sandy Soils Masterclasses: 5, 6, & 7 September 2023 Lower EP Crop Walk: 14 September 2023 Pulse & Frost Field Day: 21 September 2023
Andrew Ware SAGIT Podcast – Canola Profitability
Have a listen to Andrew Ware, EPAG Research Lead Researcher, chat about canola profitability and the applied grains research internship. Andrew Ware, independent agronomist with EPAG Research, talks about the deep-dive he’s taken into canola profitability research, what the limits are in terms of yields and how far to push the economic viability of adding…
Seeking a new EP Grains Research Intern for 2024
Do you know someone who has recently graduated or graduating in 2023 that is interested in trying out grains research? This position is the result of collaboration between AIR EP and EPAG Research, including partnerships with SARDI and independent consultants based on Eyre Peninsula. The role is jointly funded by SAGIT and the SA Drought…
Lentil Check discussion groups this week
The South Australian Research and Development Institute’s (SARDI) Minnipa Agricultural Centre are hosting GRDC Lentil Check discussion groups on the Eyre Peninsula this week. Join us to discuss herbicide damage and salvage options, fungal diseases, preventative fungicide application timing, weed control evaluation and nodulation assessment. The discussion will be facilitated by Andy Bates and Michael Hind…
Why farmers farm: invitation to participate in survey
Invitation to participate in the research project titled: “Development and evaluation of extension and adoption programs for farmers in South Australia” The University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), is seeking participants for a research project that explores the underlying motivations behind why farmers farm. The aim…
Do you want some soil carbon testing on your farm?
Overview There’s a brief intro video at https://youtu.be/XCQwPTPa3N8 The project is a part of the Federal Government’s National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge. This aims at developing technologies that will lower the current costs of accurately baselining a farm’s soil carbon. The project aims to take soil samples from over 100 farms across South Australia to build…
Truck and machinery safety workshops on EP
Eyre Peninsula producers operating heavy vehicles and who drive agricultural machinery on public roads can learn more about road access, safety, maintenance and compliance at a series of workshops in August. The interactive workshops, hosted by Grain Producers SA with the support of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), will feature practical demonstrations for producers…
Yield Prophet reports for EP paddocks 7 July 2023
To access the latest Yield Prophet reports for 5 paddocks across Eyre Peninsula, check out the new project page on our website: https://airep.com.au/research/national-risk-management-initiative-action-research-groups-eyre-peninsula/ The biggest point of note is that already 4 paddocks are showing very ‘sure’ yields demonstrated by yield lines that run more up and down than on an angle. This is due…
Seeking a new EP Grains Research Intern for 2024
Do you know someone who has recently graduated or graduating in 2023 that is interested in trying out grains research? This position is the result of collaboration between AIR EP and EPAG Research, including partnerships with SARDI and independent consultants based on Eyre Peninsula. The role is jointly funded by SAGIT and the SA Drought…
Rural Bank market report
A challenging economic environment, mixed production forecasts and declining commodity prices are being balanced by improving quality and easing production costs, driving a more varied outlook for Australian agriculture. Take a closer look at the key driving forces expected to affect agricultural markets over the back half of 2023 with our mid-year outlook. Download the…