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Training opportunities through Agri-Silience program
In 2024, Livestock SA launched the AgRi-Silience program which aims to improve the economic, environmental, and social resilience of SA farmers through providing training in the form of small local workshops across a wide range of topics. AIR EP are currently seeking expressions of interest for low or no cost, half or full day workshops…
FaB mentor contacts for EP
Do you need a hand to think things through? Talk to a FaB Mentor for help. The Family and Business (FaB) Mentor service can help you to get through difficult times. FaB Mentors are located across regional South Australia to provide support and a listening ear when things get tough. FaB Mentors are: • free…
AGM showcases resilience and growth despite dry season
AIR EP held its Annual General Meeting this month, spotlighting the resilience of local farmers despite record recent low rainfall and reaffirming its commitment to agricultural innovation. Chaired by Bill Long, the AGM served as a key moment to reflect on the challenges of the past year and outline AIR EP’s ambitious future. In his…
Calling all Ag leaders – EOI’s extended until October 28
The Grain Sustainability Framework is searching for an appropriately experienced chair to lead the framework Steering Group. Launched in 2019, the Grain Sustainability Framework (GSF), is intended to serve as an instrument for strengthening the sustainability and profitability of the Australian grain industry. GrainGrowers and Grain Producers Australia jointly oversee the GSF, together forming the…
AIR EP AGM welcomes new Board member
The AIR EP Annual General Meeting was held earlier this week, chaired by Bill Long. Bill presented the Chair’s report and thanked outgoing board member Greg Scholz for his considerable contributions to agricultural RD&E in his time with AIR EP and prior to that with EPARF. Denis Pedler, of Carr’s Seeds, was elected as a…
EP farmer survey
You may have heard that the 2024 Soil CRC Landholder Survey is underway on the Eyre Peninsula, which follows up on our 2020 Landholder Survey – view the results here: https://soilcrc.com.au/technical-reports/surveying-farm-practices/. AIR EP used the results of that survey to inform our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, and was used as a springboard to bring other projects…
Don’t let your harvest spark a fire: GPSA urges vigilance
With harvest underway, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is again launching the ‘Don’t Be a Bright Spark’ campaign—an important reminder to put preventative measures in place to reduce fire risk to ensure the safety of grain producers across South Australia. The campaign highlights the importance of preparation, proper equipment maintenance, and adherence to fire safety protocols…
Disc seeder survey
Have you operated in the last 5 years a DISC SEEDER (including hybrid disc/blade seeder)? If YES, we would greatly appreciate YOUR contributions to a technical review of your field experiences with the seeder and any identified research gaps, to assist our machinery-focussed research optimise the field performance of hybrid disc/blade seeders in high residue…
Calling all Ag leaders
The Grain Sustainability Framework is searching for an appropriately experienced chair to lead the framework Steering Group. Launched in 2019, the Grain Sustainability Framework (GSF), is intended to serve as an instrument for strengthening the sustainability and profitability of the Australian grain industry. GrainGrowers and Grain Producers Australia jointly oversee the GSF, together forming the…
Help to support farm households
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Farm Household Allowance The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program provides assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship for any reason. The program provides eligible farmers and their partners with a package of assistance that includes: up to 4 years of fortnightly income support…