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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…
Funds for BBQs available (the meat, not the BBQ!)
Livestock SA, in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) and the SA Drought Hub, has launched the Beyond the Paddock BBQ series designed to bring producers and communities together to take some time out and support each other with the challenges beyond the paddock. Agricultural groups and organisations across South Australia…
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…
Water review consultation open
This week marks the first stage of consultation for a review and revision of the Water Allocation Plan for the Southern Basins and Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas. This plan is a document that sets out the rules for managing the take and use of prescribed groundwater resources. Under the plan, there are a number of…
From our sponsors: Australian Farmland Values – Mid-Year Update
What’s happened to the price per hectare in the first half of 2024? Is that pricing different to what we saw in 2023? And how is the market set to evolve into 2025? The answers to all these – and more – are available in our Australian Farmland Values Mid-Year Update. Download it and gain…
3G is closing from 28 October 2024, are you ready?
Telstra and Optus are closing their 3G networks from 28 October 2024. Now is the final opportunity for the community to act and ensure they stay connected once the 3G network is closed. Customers are reminded that they can check their device compatibility by visiting https://amta.org.au/3g-closure-old/check-my-device/ or by texting the number ‘3’ to 3498, customers will…