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New Native Vegetation Council Grant Opportunities
The Native Vegetation Council (NVC) are pleased to offer landowners two new opportunities to apply for funding to restore and protect native vegetation on their land. NVC Restoration Grants 2024-2026 Restoration Grants are for long term (5 – 10 year) projects that will provide a significant benefit to native vegetation by improving condition and…
From our sponsors: Alvan Blanch Australia – Advanced Drying Solutions for Farmers
Alvan Blanch Australia (ABA) is proud to be at the forefront of agricultural innovation, offering a range of high-performance dryers and handling equipment designed to meet the diverse needs of crop farmers across Australia. We handle a wide range of products—from grains to seeds. We dry anything and everything! What our systems can offer you:…
Safeguarding your farm in the digital age
The National Farmers Federation considers the privacy of farm data to be a top priority for the safe sharing of farm data in the supply chain – to benefit farmers and the rest of industry. We recently hosted a webinar on “Safeguarding your farm in the digital age”, and in this webinar our expert panel…
RiskWi$e: Yield potential update August 2024
Yield Prophet uses historical climate information to simulate the range of yields possible for a given location and soil type. As the season progresses closer to harvest the range of possible outcomes narrows, however as Table 1 shows there are still gaps of 0.6 t/ha to 1.8 t/ha, depending on location, between the best and…
Upcoming Grain Growers webinars
Growers are invited to attend this informative two-hour webinar to learn more about the basics of grain marketing. GrainGrowers has commissioned the experts at Market Check to break down some fundamental concepts for grain marketing, run through grain marketing strategies and provide an opportunity for growers to ask questions. For Registration and more details head…
Fatigue and farming: Growing sensible solutions
When we talk to farmers about what keeps them up at night “making sure all the jobs are done well and at the right time” and “ensuring everyone is safe and goes home at the end of the day” are common responses. Fatigue is a risk factor on farms that can impact safety. The nature…
Dr Kate Burke talks ‘Risky Business’ at AIR EP Member Mornings
AIR EP members and industry professionals were put through their paces at the annual AIR EP Member Day events held 3 and 4 July, as they delved into the psychology behind decision making and risk, with seasoned independent farm consultant, agronomist and author, Dr Kate Burke of Think Agri. Kate’s presentation “Working through uncertainty: Managing…
Essential equipment rebate for producers now open
SA sheep and farmed goat producers can now apply for a 75% rebate on essential eID equipment. If you move stock onto your property directly from another property (P2P) you could be eligible. The maximum rebate amount depends on average yearly head movements for the past 3 years (2021 to 2023): up to $500 for…