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Last days for regenerative ag survey input
Our Southern Cross Uni team [which includes a soil scientist, an agronomist, an agroecologist, a rural sociologist and an expert in natural capital accounting] are asking grain growers to complete a survey about their goals, practices, views of regenerative agriculture and indicators they find useful. We are also recruiting farmers for a 3 year monitoring…
May Grains Climate Outlook
Please find the latest May climate outlooks for the grains industry below: Grains video update for QLD/NSW Grains video update for SA/VIC/TAS Grains video update for WA The key outlook messages are: 10 day rainfall outlook, rain band for parts of NSW and Qld Increased chance of frost for parts of SA and Vic for the rest of May Rainfall outlook…
Communication in Family Business – Cleve (24 June 2024)
Led by Jeanette Long of Ag Consulting Co, this workshop looks at managing effective communication when family and business intersect. The unique working environment of family businesses can create challenges when it comes to effective communication. This invaluable workshop will assist in tackling everyday conversations through to testing topics, by addressing; Communication and decision making…
Regenerative Agriculture: Understanding the intent, practices, benefits and disbenefits
Regenerative agriculture techniques appear to have been increasingly adopted over recent years. Adherents suggest that crop and pasture production can be maintained through improving soil function delivering more resilient farming systems with lower input costs. However, there is a lack of data to confirm the extent of adoption and the range of practices being utilised….
WoTL Thriving Women 2024 Tickets!
Tickets for WoTL’s Thriving Women 2024 Conference are now on sale! Join us from 12 – 13 August for two-days of inspiration, growth and connection. Register here Don’t miss out on your chance to get in early and secure your spot at early bird pricing*. *Early bird tickets available until sold out.
Rural Bank Insights Update May 2024
Eyes are on the skies as autumn seasonal conditions around the country have been a mixed bag. Winter crop planting is underway with favourable soil moisture in QLD and NSW while southern states and WA are in urgent need of rainfall. Milk processors are due to announce opening farmgate milk prices for the new season…
Gazania Survey – Changing ecology and biology of weeds due to climate and soil factors
In this GRDC funded project, our research team aims to understand how changes in climate and soil factors are affecting the biology and ecology of weed species affecting Australian grains. We would like to invite you to be involved as your input will help this research project to understand more about the most difficult weeds…
The “Month of May” photo competition
To celebrate the start of the 2024 cropping season on Eyre Peninsula we are giving the chance for 2 budding photographers to win an AIR EP branded Yeti tumbler, perfect for those early starts, and a professionally printed and framed copy of their winning snap. To enter post your photo on social media and simply…
Research Program to Unearth Frost Management Strategies for EP Farms
A three-year research program will put tactics and strategies to the test to find new ways to minimise the risk of frost damage to crops on farms on the Eyre Peninsula. The project will test a mix of contributing factors and potential solutions to find ‘best-bet’ frost management solutions for the region. It builds on…
Sheep & Goat eID Workshop
Sheep & Goat eID Workshop – Kyancutta Sport Club, 9 April, 2024 Sheep and wool productivity and profitability was front of mind for producers in Kyancutta at the start of April. Funded by AWI Extension, Livestock SA, SA Sheep Industry Fund and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), the aptly titled “eID for…