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Dishing the dirt on VRT & Saline Soils across Upper EP
There’s no doubt about it, low rainfall seasons push farmers and their systems to the limit. And during such long, dry conditions, our soils appear to be feeling the pinch. Vulnerable areas that we finally managed to maintain cover on now resemble balding middle-aged men. Such a shame……for the men and the soil. When you…
AgRi-Silience now available online to SA producers
Now you can strengthen your farm business without leaving the farm. Commencing: Thursday, 3 April 2025 Location: Online To Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8F3C8L AgRi-Silience is now online, making it easier than ever for grain, livestock and mixed producers across SA to adapt, plan and grow. Have you wanted to participate in AgRi-Silience but were concerned about the…
‘Tools for Tough Seasons’ coming to Cleve
Women Together Learning (WoTL) have recently announced the delivery of several new workshops and business programs for the Eyre Peninsula. Throughout March and April, free half and full day sessions will be held in Poochera and Cleve, supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. “Tools for Toughs Seasons” will be held…
Community grants open
Community grants open More than $120,000 is available for community natural resource management projects through the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s annual Grassroots Grants program. Applications are now open for grants of up to $15,000 for local projects or events that focus on at least one of the EP Landscape Board’s regional priorities of water, sustainable agriculture, pest plants…
Eyre Peninsula desalination project update
To keep updated on the SA Water EP Desalination project phone 0477 448 544 or email epdesal@sawater.com.au
Digging into new farming – approaches for dry saline soils
Eyre Peninsula farmers have new tactics to tackle dry saline soils this season, and the latest information in how to apply variable rate technology to their cropping plans, thanks to workshops held across the district this month. AIR EP held three Soils and Nutrition Workshops that delved into tools and tactics for managing dry saline…
An introduction to Carbon Farming: Free Workshops for Eyre Peninsula landowners
Eyre Peninsula farmers and landowners are invited to a free workshop series designed to help them explore how carbon farming can complement their existing agricultural practices and boost business sustainability. Carbon farming is quite topical, but navigating the world of emissions, credits, and farm productivity can be complex. That’s where “An Introduction to Carbon Farming”…
Snails on Eyre Peninsula
By Dr Kym Perry, University of Adelaide 19 March 2025 What’s happening with snail populations this year? Extremely dry conditions over the past year have had one positive effect – snail populations have been kept in check by the weather. It’s likely that the lack of season-breaking rains in 2024 also limited snail breeding, which…
Join the RiskWi$e Grower Panel
Are you an Australian grain grower looking to improve your decision-making skills and contribute to valuable research? The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)-funded RiskWi$e project is seeking passionate growers to participate in a panel aimed at understanding and enhancing farmer decision-making processes. Contact Naomi Scholz for more information, 0428 540 670 or eo@airep.com.au