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Lentils on challenging soils – trials continue in 2026
Above: Lentils at the 2025 Rudall site. Lentils have quickly grown into an important and often profitable part of Eyre Peninsula farming systems. Strong historical prices, improved varieties and better agronomy have encouraged growers to expand into new areas. However, recent price movements and variable seasons are a reminder that profitability still depends on reliable…
SARDI Pestfacts | What to look for in Spring
With widespread wet conditions across the Eyre Peninsula this season, high populations of crop and pasture pests have been detected in all regions. While some populations may have decreased during winter, what does Spring have in store for us? The current SARDI PestFacts newsletter helps identify current issues and threats relevant to South Australia. In…
New project helps build climate-ready livestock systems for EP farms
A new project is underway on the Eyre Peninsula to help livestock producers create stronger, more resilient farming systems to weather increasing challenges. AIR EP launched Climate-Ready Livestock: Building Resilient Farming Systems on Eyre Peninsula in February, with support from the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board and funding from the SA Government’s Landscape Priorities Fund. Livestock…
Save the date: Lock crop walk 7 August 2026
Come along to see the trials and hear the latest info on a few key projects being delivered in the Lock area. Andrew Ware, EPAG Research and the independent consultants will summarise all the findings of the frost research on EP and beyond while checking out the break crops frost trial site at Agar’s; Kenton…
AgExForum2026 | Only a Few Weeks to Go
Technology is shaping how we grow. With only a few weeks until AgExForum2026, now is the time to secure your place at South Australia’s premier grower group forum. From farm data and precision agriculture to genetics, emerging technologies and grower-led innovation, AgExForum2026 will bring together growers, advisers, researchers, industry, government and agricultural leaders to explore…
From our sponsors: Local event strengthens farm succession planning skills
Port Lincoln session helps farm families strengthen succession planning skills Eyre Peninsula farmers recently attended a Business Transition and Succession Planning information session in Port Lincoln, hosted by Rabobank’s South Australian Rabo Client Council. The session helped local farmers build their understanding of family farm succession and business transition. The program covered practical topics including…
Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Need Analysis Survey
Dear Primary Producers Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP) is undertaking an Agricultural Need Analysis to identify and understand the key needs, gaps, challenges and opportunities here on the Eyre Peninsula. This project seeks to capture local intelligence to inform decision-making, policy formulation, resource allocation, and project planning by identifying what is necessary to improve agricultural…
Embracing AI in Ag | Can AI help take the guess work out of farming?
Embracing AI in Ag Can AI help take the guess work out of farming? Cummins farmer Will Long recently set himself a simple challenge, asking himself “can Artificial Intelligence (AI) help build a practical farm app from scratch?” Sounds fairly straightforward. But was it? Like many farmers, Will was looking for a simple way…
RiskWi$e: New podcast drop with farmer Mark Modra
We’ve added another podcast to the Riskwi$e catalogue. Jake Giles, EPAG Research is back in the field interviewing farmers across the EP to get their take on the season so far. In this episode Jake sits down with Yeelanna grower Mark Modra to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with a strong seasonal start….
Dry saline soils survey: last chance to beat YP!
I know we said it’s not a competition but…at this stage EP is trailing behind YP and Mid North farmers in terms of responses to this survey. We know it’s wet in many areas and dry saline patches are probably the least of concerns right now, but we still need to hear from you –…