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GrainGrowers’ 2025 Annual Policy Survey is NOW OPEN!
The Survey aims to capture and understand the issues, challenges, and opportunities that Australian grain growers feel are most important. The insights gathered in the survey are leveraged to drive GrainGrowers’ areas of focus and key projects, ensuring these are aligned with the needs of growers and the industry as a whole. The survey will…
PIRSA Flood Recovery Pest and Weeds program update
There is still a lot happening in the Flood Recovery Pest and Weeds program. The Weed Control Business Grant The application period has been extended to 28th February 2025 to provide more time to raise awareness of the program among potential beneficiaries We’ve had an encouraging number of applications for the program so far, along…
AIR EP Pre-sowing member day program out now!
Check out the line up for the AIR EP Pre-sowing member days next week! There’s something for everyone. Make sure you register ASAP. Click here to register
AIR EP Member Days coming up in February
The 2025 AIR EP Member Days are being held early this year, to enable planning for the 2025 season. The day will be packed with practical information to help guide growers and advisors improve their profitability in the 2025 growing season. This is a members only event, but people can join up on the day….
BOM long range forecast webinar
Late last year Livestock SA hosted a webinar with BOM, explaining how to understand and access long range weather forecasts. It runs for about an hour. You can now view the recording of the insights shared by Andrew McLean, Agriculture Customer Lead for the Bureau of Meteorology, by clicking here: Long Range Forecast Webinar –…
GrainGrowers OnBoard Program – Applications Now Open
We are excited to announce that applications are NOW OPEN for OnBoard – GrainGrowers’ grower director program. Delivering quality professional development for Australian growers who want to confidently sit on industry boards. The program provides participants with: 🎓 The opportunity to complete an Australian Institute of Company Directors course 💭 Hard and soft governance…
Eyre Peninsula farmers study closing soon!
More than 1500 farmers across South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula have been selected to take part in a survey about land and farm management practices. So far, 350 landholders have filled in and returned their surveys, but it’s not too late to participate and we would welcome a few more farmers to take part in this…
Footrot Management Rules Ease in South Australia
Effective from 1 January 2025, changes to Footrot management regulations in South Australia will be implemented following an extensive review and consultation process to determine the most suitable program for managing Footrot in the state. An independent review of the Footrot management program led to several key recommendations, including adopting an enhanced industry-driven management model….
AIR EP Member Days 2025
The AIR EP team are busily putting together the 2025 AIR EP Member Days. In 2025, AIR EP Member Days are coming to Wirrulla, Kimba and Ungarra. Membership signup will be available on the day. Some of the topics you might hear about include: Latest research results from AIR EP projects and what it means…
Innovation Generation working group opportunity
GrainGrowers’ Innovation Generation conference for 2025 will take place in Fremantle, Western Australia. Filled with future-focused sessions and activities to empower future ag leaders to tackle national industry opportunities and challenges, Innovation Generation is a leading professional development experience that is home to innovative ideas and tech. In preparation for next year’s conference, applications are…