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Tricky start to 2025 Grain growers across Eyre Peninsula entered the 2025 season with one of the driest starts on record. From September 2024 to May 2025, rainfall was well below average (to driest ever) across all districts. The table below highlights just how dry the start was – with January to May rainfall totals…

The outlook for Australian agriculture is cautiously optimistic. This is thanks to the potential for improved seasonal conditions, along with rising consumer demand. Lower interest rates are also set to play a role. The uncertainty within the global trade environment remains a worry for producers, processors and exporters. Despite this, favourable trade terms and strong…

Following the success of our Introduction to Carbon Farming workshops, we’re excited to offer the next step – a hands-on Emissions Calculator Workshop. This small-group, practical session is designed to help you understand your farm’s emissions and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability. You’ll work through entering your own data into an emissions calculator,…

Here are some action shots from the 2025 season. If you have some photos to share, send them to us at AIR EP. Above: Grass freeing canola at Simon Pedler’s on 4 July near Cummins. Below: Getting ready to spread urea in front of a rain forecast on 5 July at Simon Pedler’s near Cummins….

An invitation to EP farm owners, farm managers and farm workers to help design tools to manage farm fatigue. The Rural Safety Health Alliance funded a project to develop practical tools to manage fatigue on farms, with input from farm owners, managers and workers at every step. This project is focused on the Grains, Cotton,…

A new 3-year project has been funded by GRDC to explore growing lentils on ‘challenging’ soils across EP. The project, led by AIR EP will fund 4 trials per year, which will be delivered by the EPAG Research team. The four sites on EP in 2025 are located at Rudall, Wangary, Poochera and Lock. Two…

Need for Feed Australia have recently announced a bulk hay run from Western Australia to Cleve, Eyre Peninsula on Sunday 27 July 2025. To register an expression of interest, send an email to [email protected] For more information, please visit the Need for Feed website or Facebook page for regular updates.  

With a partnership spanning over 20 years, AIR EP is thrilled to once again partner with Australia’s largest plant breeding company, Australian Grain Technologies (AGT). AGT have been proud Gold sponsors of AIR EP since the organisation was formed in 2020. Prior to that time, AGT were longstanding sponsors of former farming-system groups, Eyre Peninsula…

Discounts on electronic identification (eID) tags will continue for South Australian sheep and goat producers. The eID tag discount scheme has been extended for two years as part of the State Government’s $73 million drought support package to provide assistance to drought-impacted farmers. From 1 July 2025, NLIS-accredited eID tags will be available at a…

SA Water continue to spread the messages on water security across the Eyre Peninsula. As detailed in the recent Eyre Peninsula Desalination Project June 2025 update, the Water Security & Futures team have been actively engaging with local communities on the Water Security Response Plan, water efficiency measures and providing updates on the Eyre Peninsula…