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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…

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…

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…

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is partnering with Pinion Advisory to deliver Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Baselining across South Australia’s cropping regions. We are seeking your involvement as a South Australian grain producer in this unique project that will contribute to the establishment of a South Australian grain production emissions baseline for the first time. If you…

If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry. Applicants can indicate which farm type they’d prefer from a wide variety, and also where in Australia they would ideally like to go. A matching process…

We are excited to announce our upcoming events this September and October. Mark your calendars and join us to stay updated on the latest in agricultural research, techniques and innovations! September 5 – Pulse Field Day, Lock September 10 – Lower EP Crop Walk, Cummins September 18 – Harvester Clinic, Kimba September 19 – Harvester…

Grain Producers SA is seeking your input on the use of paraquat and diquat herbicides in light of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) proposed restrictions. Your feedback is crucial to understanding the implications these proposed changes may have on our industry and in the formulation of a response during the consultation phase….

This research aims to understand Australian farmers’ people management (often referred to as human resources management) and their attitudes and opinions on the support farmers need to implement ‘best practice’ people management. Australian farmers will be asked to respond to a questionnaire and/or be involved in a consultation/interview about their people management, attitudes toward people…

Improvements in livestock prices are set to continue into the next month. Strong demand has helped drive both cattle and lamb prices higher in the past month, a welcome sight compared to a year ago. A record month for beef exports was a highlight for the sector in July. Crop and wool prices meanwhile are…

The Pannell Discussions RiskWi$e series is a series of easy-to-read discussions, explanations and examples on risk and behavioural science written for the Australian grains industry by David Pannell, University of Western Australia.  In the second post ‘Risk means probability distributions’, David outlines decision theory, and explains that risk is a situation where there is a probability…