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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…
Can canola captivate – global canola production forecast
The global canola season of 2022/23 is soon coming to an end. As global production rose by 18 per cent from the previous year to a massive record level, and global ending stocks are expected to recover further, providing a bit of a buffer for any potential yield issues. RaboResearch general manager Australia and…
Check out new Sustainable Ag Case Studies
Two new case studies are now online! Check them out on the AIR EP Sustainable Ag Page Macdonald-Restoring soil pH Increasing acidity was causing a plethora of issues at the Macdonald farms across the Lower Eyre Peninsula, find out how rotational liming has restored soil pH and the range of positive effects it has had….
Internship promotes grain research on Eyre Peninsula
PHOTO: Past intern Bek Fatchen with Ted Langley, Bryan Smith, Andrew Ware and Andrew Polkinghorne. Fostering and developing capacity in grains research on the Eyre Peninsula will continue into 2024 with the extension of the highly-regarded internship program. Aimed at encouraging graduates to extend their practice and knowledge base, successful graduates spend 12 months within…
AIR EP Member Days this week – have you registered yet?
Are you unsure about what nutrition your crops really require? If you are feeling confused about all the information out there or just want a refresher on the basics of crop nutrition, we have the event for you! The traditional Member Days are back, providing AIR EP members with access to experts on specific topics….
AIR EP Member Days are back!!
Are you unsure about what nutrition your crops really require? If you are feeling confused about all the information out there or just want a refresher on the basics of crop nutrition, we have the event for you! The traditional Member Days are back, providing AIR EP members with access to experts on specific topics….