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Join international researcher in final webinar and field event on optimising plant health
The SA Plant Sap Analysis group has attracted the expertise of Harriet Mella to an Australia-wide tour. She will complete a 4-part webinar series prior to her visit and you are invited to attend. Harriet will share her knowledge on how to read what plants are telling us, and offer suggestions to improve plant health…
A chat with Dr Kate Burke and coming events
On Monday Dr Kate Burke, Think Agri joined Paige Cross, Mallee Sustainable Farming on a Facebook live to have a chat around dealing with difficult times and moving forward from a challenging season that many have experienced across southern Australia. Kate focuses on controllable factors and implementing strategies in both professional and personal contexts as…
WoTL | 2024 Stepping into Leadership applications CLOSING SOON!
AIR EP are sponsoring an EP position for the 2024 Stepping into Leadership Program, if you know of anyone interested please encourage them to apply. There may be opportunity to assist with travel costs too, for the right applicant. Applications close Thursday 9 November! To find out more about the program and apply click here.
Grain producers sought for project to baseline soil carbon
South Australian grain producers are being encouraged to apply to undertake soil sampling to measure carbon as part of a Grain Producers SA (GPSA) project with renowned soil analyst, FarmLab. Through GPSA’s role in the $1.8 million Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge project, up to 15 grain producers are being sought to undertake soil sampling post-harvest….
Dealing with challenging time Facebook Live with Kate Burke
Join us and Mallee Sustainable Farming on Monday 6th November at 1pm SA time for a live conversation with @thinkagri Dr Kate Burke. This is an interactive event and questions can be pre-submitted (refer below). Jump on over and like the Mallee Sustainable farming FB page https://www.facebook.com/MSFMallee as this is where the Facebook live will…
Agricultural Leader Peter Treloar Appointed RBS Board Chair
Rural Business Support (RBS) welcomes the appointment of primary producer and former member of parliament, Mr Peter Treloar as Chair of the Board of Directors following the RBS Annual General Meeting on Friday 20 October. Mr Treloar replaces Dr John Harvey, who has completed 10 years of service to the Board and Chair since October…
SA Drought Hub Farmer Survey
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…
Graduate opportunity
Moore Australia (VIC) is a leading mid-tier professional services and financial advisory firm. We are focussed on delivering client excellence across our 12 service offerings, giving our teams opportunities to build their skills in a career that spans a variety of industries and sectors. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Business Advisor to…
WoTL | 2024 Stepping into Leadership applications OPEN!
AIR EP are sponsoring an EP position for the 2024 Stepping into Leadership Program, if you know of anyone interested please encourage them to apply. There may be opportunity to assist with travel costs too, for the right applicant. To find out more about the program and apply click here.
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…