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This is part 1 of a 3 part series prepared by Andrew Ware for the EP RiskWi$e project.   There’s a fair bit going on across the Eyre Peninsula heading into seeding this year. After a run of tight seasons, most businesses are carrying a bit of fatigue. Margins have been thin, or negative in…

This is part 2 of a 3 part series prepared by Andrew Ware for the EP RiskWi$e project. Nitrogen is shaping up as one of the more important—and more difficult—decisions this season. Urea prices are high, supply is tight, and there’s still some uncertainty around what will be available and when. Under normal circumstances, that…

This is part 3 of a three part series prepared for the RiskWi$e project by Andrew Ware, EPAG Research. An early sowing opportunity, but not without trade-offs One of the defining features of this season so far has been the opportunity to sow earlier than we’ve been able to in recent years. With moisture sitting…

AIR EP has been successful in securing GRDC funding, in collaboration with Upper North Farming Systems, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre and Mallee Sustainable Farming, to deliver a project focused on improving the management of dry saline land across key regions of South Australia. As part of this project, demonstration…

Dale Grey, Agriculture Victoria, Bendigo The BoM AWO modelled soil moisture decile for perennial pastures currently shows wetter than average values across the Eyre Peninsula. Much of the area is ranked decile 10 but the eastern coast is ranked decile 8 to 9.   The modelled plant available moisture percentage map shows most areas could…

SA farmers are heading into seeding under enormous pressure. With many parts of the state enjoying recent rains, farmers are eager to start seeding. However, the rising costs, fuel and fertiliser uncertainties are bringing the weight of another tough season. Psychologist and farmer Steph Schmidt has put together What the F? Practical Strategies for the Season We’re…

The Eyre Peninsula Grassroots Grants are now open for applications. They have $127,000 to share across Eyre Peninsula groups for landscape management projects. Grants up to $15,000 each can be awarded for projects that focus on at least one of the Eyre Peninsula landscape management priorities of water, primary production, land and coastal biodiversity, pest…

Innovation Generation 2026 tickets now on sale! Calling all young growers, ag professionals and students! Tickets are now on sale for Innovation Generation 2026, taking place 20-22 July in Geelong, VIC. Celebrating 19 years in 2026, IG delivers two full days of inspiring speakers, practical insights and valuable networking for growers, students and industry professionals…

Applications are now open for HARVEST 2026! The HARVEST agtech accelerator is back – supporting Australian startups, businesses, farmers, and researchers driving innovation in agriculture. Now in its 9th year, HARVEST has supported 90+ businesses, offering a program valued at $10,000+ , and completely free for successful applicants. Develop the tools, knowledge, and confidence to commercialise…

High input and freight costs are here to stay over the short term which may begin to drive up prices at the checkout, particularly for fruit and veg. Meanwhile recent rains have seen farmers look to get an early start sowing winter crops, with a favourable bank of soil moisture to get crops off to…