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Historical climate data from the Eyre Peninsula and how seasons have varied over the last 100 years
The Resilient EP project was challenged on how historical climate records can be used to make better decisions today? Seasonal climate forecasts work about two in every three seasons. Lived experience of climate extremes can provide lessons on how to manage these situations in the future. The Forecast for Profit tool indicates the likelihood of…
SA Drought Hub Survey
A reminder that Flinders University and the SA Drought Hub are investigating how to increase farmer engagement, in particular, in the management of climatic risks and impacts. We want to understand the challenges that farmers face when it comes to participating in projects, workshops, field days, training sessions and other events, and the opportunities and strategies that we…
Soil indicator survey still open
Dear Farmers My name is Dr Nathan Robinson, and I am a researcher at Federation University Australia. Together with Assoc Prof Peter Dahlhaus, Dr Alison Ollerenshaw, Dr Aakansha Chadha, and Jennifer Corbett we are conducting research entitled: Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems. Through this research we want to better understand the ways in which farmers make decision about soil…
Seasonal forecasts accuracy over the three years of the project (2020, 2021, 2022), and the seasonal outlook
The Resilient EP project posed the question of how can we better use seasonal forecasts in decision making? They work well in the spring and have some skill in predicting the season break. Forecasts do not predict an average season – they tell us that it will likely be either wetter or drier than average….
De-risking the seeding program baseline survey
Do you seed into dry soils? Do you seed early? Would you like to more about how to use dry or early seeding to improve drought resilience into your farming system? Please fill out the survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DrySeedingSurvey , to help us understand what producers would like to know more about to de-risk their seeding program. AIR…
Crop Protection Forum 2023
The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) invites agronomists and industry to the 2023 GRDC Crop Protection Forum, delivered in partnership with Cesar and the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM). Join us in Adelaide to hear the latest research updates on insecticide, herbicide and fungicide resistance risks and management specific to the South Australian…
DPIRD offering free seed testing for virus infections in pulses
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is offering free seed testing for virus infections, with a focus on cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in lupins and lentils, as well as pea seedborne mosaic virus (PSbMV) in field peas. Growers are invited to participate by submitting a 500g seed sample from their lupin and pulse…
On-Farm Connectivity grants info session
To support the roll out of the program, the NFF has launched an On-Farm Connectivity Information Service, delivered through the Regional Tech Hub, to help farmers access rebates up to $30,000 under the Australian Government’s new On Farm Connectivity Program. This is a completely free and independent service that helps farmers by answering any questions…
Landcare Farming webinars
This December Landcare Farming brings you 3 new webinars.World Soils Day 5th December 2023 Register Here 2023 Update: Maximising Ecosystem Opportunities to Fit your Business: Carbon Landcare Farming Webinar: 2023 Update: Maximising Ecosystem Opportunities to Fit Your Business: Carbon An update on last Decembers very popular Webinar – a LOT has been happening in…