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Sandy soils have long limited production across the Eyre Peninsula. Through the Building drought resilience by scaling out farming practices that enhance the productive capacity of sandy soil landscapes project, AIR EP and delivery partners collaborated with growers to evaluate practical amelioration strategies under paddock conditions. The demonstrations at Kyancutta, Poochera and Streaky Bay investigated…

Are you getting the best out of your soils? In this interactive workshop, learn how to run simple paddock experiments to see what improves soil function, crop performance and input efficiency. This hands-on, locally relevant session will show you how to set up successful on-farm trials, monitor what matters, and focus on outcomes that support…

Early autumn rainfall significantly improved soil moisture reserves across southeastern Australia, boosting farmer confidence as they prepare for winter crop planting. This positive domestic outlook contrasts sharply with increasing global market volatility driven by the recent conflict in the Middle East.  Ag sector Outlook Cattle Favourable conditions in some cattle producing regions have led to…

March 2026 Seasonal Climate Update for the Eyre Peninsula Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey from the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, presents a short 9 minute video update on February rainfall, temperatures, modelled soil water deciles, EP soil moisture probe network readings, global weather indicators, and climate model predictions for the next…

With much needed rain falling across the majority of Eyre Peninsula over the weekend, it’s nice to see weight lift off the shoulders of our communities. Moisture really does marvellous things when you think about it. The lawn comes back to life. Livestock get a much-needed wash. Dirt roads finally see a grader or two….

Tue, 10 Mar 2026  1pm – 2:30pm Register here: https://bit.ly/3OHZokG Get the dirt on Carbon Farming Are you curious about how carbon farming could complement your agricultural practices and benefit your business? Join us for a free introductory webinar designed to help producers understand the opportunities, considerations and practical realities of carbon farming.   In…

Two Eyre Peninsula break crop demonstrations were sown and monitored in the 2025 season as part of the “Building Resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes: Stage 2”. This SA Drought Hub funded project monitored demonstration paddocks to further increase knowledge on break crop options to increase drought resilience. This year in season observations were the feature of videos.  At Ungarra–Lentils and faba beans…

View the infographic in full here  AIR EP has developed a new infographic using the Soil CRC Risk vs Reward tool to help lift awareness and adoption of improved soil management practices. Created as part of the Soil CRC extension project “Packaging Soil CRC tools to enhance extension and adoption of improved soil management practices”,…

SARDI Farmer meetings are coming up! Smoky Bay Sports Club – 3 pm, 11 March 2026, followed by Far West Lentil Check Group discussion with Andy Bates (BBQ provided) Minnipa Sports Club – 8:30 am, 12 March 2026 Kimba Gateway Hotel – 4.30 pm,12 March 2026 Rudall Sports Club – 8:30 am, 13 March 2026…

RDAEP is currently delivering ‘Committee Basics’ workshops to the Eyre Peninsula, aimed at community volunteers and committee members. What is it? A $15 half day workshop with leading mentor and award-winning rural advocate, Sarah Prime (Founder of Champions Academy). Who is it for? If you volunteer your time for a local committee, sporting group, council,…