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Soil and nutrition workshops
A free workshop for farmers with 2 expert speakers on managing dry saline soils (magnesia patches) and making use of variable rate technology will be held at Kimba, Minnipa and Ceduna in March 2025. The event is funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Extension & Adoption Program project “Building farming systems resilience and…
AIR EP welcomes Alvan Blanch Australia as 2025 Gold Sponsors!
Ag Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP) is delighted to partner with Alvan Blanch Australia (ABA) as 2025 Gold Sponsors. Joining AIR EP in 2024, this is the second year ABA have partnered as Gold sponsors. Aligning with grower groups is a high priority for ABA, who have identified groups like AIR EP as…
Soil and nutrition workshops coming up
A free workshop for farmers with 2 expert speakers on managing dry saline soils (magnesia patches) and making use of variable rate technology will be held at Kimba, Minnipa and Ceduna in March 2025. The event is funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Extension & Adoption Program project “Building farming systems resilience and…
GPSA Best practice spray workshops with Bill Gordon
Please join us in one of 3 locations across the Eyre Peninsula next week to hear from renowned spray expert Bill Gordon. Arno Bay Tuesday 25th February 9:00am – 3:00pm (Arno Bay District Bowling Club) Wangary Wednesday 26th February 9:00am – 3:00pm (Marble Range Community & Sports Club) Minnipa Thursday 27th February 9:00am – 3:00pm…
Celebrating local excellence: Andrew Polkinghorne named ‘Grain Producer of the Year’
Local Lock farmer, Andrew Polkinghorne was recently named as the GPSA Grain Producer of the Year at the 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards. Many of us who have had the pleasure of working with Andrew, understand his passion for agricultural innovation and technology. GPSA recognised Andrew for “his forward-thinking approach to farming, global research…
Nuffield Scholarship applications open
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Scholarships are open now and close on 16 May. Nuffield Australia will award up to 20 scholarships this year, enabling the sharing of knowledge that creates a sustainable and profitable food and fibre industry. Some of these scholarships target specific agricultural industries, while others are open to a wider range. Nuffield…
GrainGrowers’ 2025 Annual Policy Survey is NOW OPEN!
The Survey aims to capture and understand the issues, challenges, and opportunities that Australian grain growers feel are most important. The insights gathered in the survey are leveraged to drive GrainGrowers’ areas of focus and key projects, ensuring these are aligned with the needs of growers and the industry as a whole. The survey will…
PIRSA Flood Recovery Pest and Weeds program update
There is still a lot happening in the Flood Recovery Pest and Weeds program. The Weed Control Business Grant The application period has been extended to 28th February 2025 to provide more time to raise awareness of the program among potential beneficiaries We’ve had an encouraging number of applications for the program so far, along…
AIR EP Pre-sowing member day program out now!
Check out the line up for the AIR EP Pre-sowing member days next week! There’s something for everyone. Make sure you register ASAP. Click here to register
Packed program brings more Ag expertise and training to EP farmers
Improving drought resilience, empowering local communities to create positive change, and managing unique soil challenges are all part of a packed program for AIR EP during 2025. AIR EP Executive Officer Naomi Scholz says 2025 will be another big year for the farmer-driven organisation, with events, programs and research activities set to continue driving on-farm…