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Resilient EP Field Trial and Demonstration Program Summary

Water is the biggest limiting factor in our production systems on Eyre Peninsula.  Can we collect information on water availability in soils at any time and in any place in the landscape and use that to make more profitable decisions? The field trial and demonstration program within the Resilient EP project aimed to provide answers…

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EP Sandy Soils Roadshow

Don’t miss our Sandy Soils roadshow coming to EP in September. To register for the masterclasses please follow the links below: Mt Damper Ungarra Cummins  

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Funding opportunity: FRRR Community Impacts Grants

The Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Program provides funding for not for profits in the Eyre Peninsula to help communities prepare and respond to drought. It is delivered by FRRR under the Future Drought Fund. AIR EP is the region’s delivery partner. We want to help not for profits in your community access this…

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Quantifying and understanding the reproductive performance of Australia’s shedding sheep flock

The University of Adelaide is leading a five-year, MLA funded project to quantify the reproductive performance of Australia’s shedding sheep flock, and establish when and why reproductive wastage occurs. Reproduction specialists working alongside industry consultants with considerable experience of shedding sheep production systems (including Tim Gole and Anne Collins), will seek to identify management options…

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Applications closing soon for the 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…

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Yield Prophet reports for EP paddocks 26 July 2023

To access the latest Yield Prophet reports for 6 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 most sites are heading back towards decile 5 rainfall territory with declining sub-soil moisture. The range of possible yield outcomes has widened for several sites. These…

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Save the Dates- Upcoming AIR EP events

Get the calendar out we have lots of exciting events coming up! Sandy Soils Masterclasses: 5, 6, & 7 September 2023 Lower EP Crop Walk: 14 September 2023 Pulse & Frost Field Day: 21 September 2023

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Andrew Ware SAGIT Podcast – Canola Profitability

Have a listen to Andrew Ware, EPAG Research Lead Researcher, chat about canola profitability and the applied grains research internship. Andrew Ware, independent agronomist with EPAG Research, talks about the deep-dive he’s taken into canola profitability research, what the limits are in terms of yields and how far to push the economic viability of adding…

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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…

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Lentil Check discussion groups this week

The South Australian Research and Development Institute’s (SARDI) Minnipa Agricultural Centre are hosting GRDC Lentil Check discussion groups on the Eyre Peninsula this week. Join us to discuss herbicide damage and salvage options, fungal diseases, preventative fungicide application timing, weed control evaluation and nodulation assessment. The discussion will be facilitated by Andy Bates and Michael Hind…

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