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Invitation to participate in the research project titled “Learning how to learn about gene drives for pest management” The University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the South Australian Department of Environment and Water, is seeking participants for a research project that investigates how mice impact members of the Australian community and how people in Australia…

SARDI have a new job opportunity, Research Officer in Soils based in Port Lincoln. Applications close 07/09/2023 11:45 PM.   Research Officer – Soils (Port Lincoln) The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and driven Research Officer to join the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Division within the Department of…

Jumping onto the soil amelioration bandwagon but want to know a bit more about what works where? This is the event for you. There’s also a Q&A session with local farmers that are using different machinery, including David Giddings at the Cummins event. To register for the masterclasses please follow the links below: Mt Damper…

Vision 2050 Survey – Farming on the Eyre Peninsula over the next 30 years. AIR EP, SARDI and Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board are working together to develop a shared vision for innovative farming over the next 30 years on Eyre Peninsula. This needs to consider both the opportunity and challenges that agriculture will face in…

Dear Eyre Peninsula Farmer On behalf of AIR EP, SARDI and the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board, we invite you to contribute to the development of a 2050 Strategic Vision for farming on the Eyre Peninsula. We would value your input and perspectives about what farming might look like in our region in the decades ahead,…

Check out the AIR EP Lower EP Crop Walk program on 14 September, we have hired a bus and will leave from Cummins oval at 8.45am sharp. Please RSVP to ensure your seat on the bus and for catering purposes. Thanks to our sponsors and extra thanks to Bendigo Port Lincoln and Cummins Community Banks…

Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP) is delivering the Small Business Fundamentals Program to small and family businesses, and social enterprises across the Eyre Peninsula.  A minimum of 12 workshops will be delivered across the region at no cost, to develop fundamental business knowledge and capability in areas critical to long-term business sustainability and growth….

Read about the 2022 results for the Frost Tactics Project, with trials at Tooligie Hill. Key project takeaways so far: In high risk areas (that consistently get frosted) growing wheat varieties with early, medium or late flowering time won’t escape frost damage. Barley yield consistently appears less damaged by frost in high risk areas. There…

Our Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards 2023 are now open for applications. Do you know someone who is doing amazing things in farming or a young person looking for a step up? By sharing and encouraging applications you could make a difference in someone’s journey and contribute to the greater growth of our regional…

Crown rot management trials funded by SAGIT were planned in collaboration with farmer groups at Mitchellville (Franklin Harbour Agricultural Bureau) and Buckleboo (Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group). Plans include assessing how depth of sowing, varietal maturity and resistance to crown rot influence crown rot expression, yield and grain quality with and without fungicide seed treatment. VICTRATO®…