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Lentil ‘On Row Sowing’ | Learnings from the YP
Maximising Moisture, Increasing Yield With a run of dry starts in recent seasons, some SA farmers are turning to on-row sowing in lentils—and for good reason. After years of trial and refinement, here are practical insights, setup tips, and non-negotiables from YP farmer Ben Wundersitz of Anna Binna, that have resulted in emergence gains and…
AIR EP AGM invitation 17 October 2025
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the upcoming AIR EP Board AGM being held at 8:30am on Friday 17 October via Zoom. Please email Executive Officer, Naomi Scholz eo@airep.com.au for the meeting link. AGENDA 1. Welcome – Bill Long, Chair 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of previous AGM 4. Business arising from the previous…
GRDC Grainstorm Invite
GRDC are seeking your help, expertise and experience as industry thought leaders to shape the next decade of groundbreaking grains research for Australian growers. In 2024, GRDC commissioned an independent review in late 2024 to answer an important question: What is the right level of research, development and extension (RD&E) investment to deliver the best…
Lower Eyre Peninsula Crop Walk showcases latest research outcomes
More than 50 farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry stakeholders visited trial sites across the Eyre Peninsula last month to explore the latest in everything from alternative weed control methods to managing fungicide resistance in canola. The 2025 AIR EP Lower Eyre Peninsula Crop Walk, held on 9 September, took participants to sites at Yallunda Flat,…
From our sponsors: Bendigo Bank Agribusiness October Insights
Spring has now well and truly sprung with cropping and livestock markets continuing to diverge. Winter crop harvest is drawing closer, with October rainfall across Victoria and South Australia key to determining final yield estimates. Read more here Meanwhile, Australian beef prices maintained their positive run through September, thanks to strong processor and export demand….
New board members bring fresh perspectives, connections to AIR EP
AIR EP Executive Officer Naomi Scholz said the new members would bring diverse skills, knowledge and understanding of the EP’s agricultural industry to complement the board’s existing expertise. “Both Jake and Marty bring with them a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our farming communities across the EP, as well as a wealth…
Brome Grass Control: Latest Resistance Insights for EP
Brome grass continues to challenge cereal crops across the Eyre Peninsula, but recent herbicide resistance testing is helping growers make smarter management decisions. Fifteen brome grass samples collected across the Upper EP in 2024 were tested for resistance to key herbicides. This research highlights the value of rotating herbicide groups and using integrated crop rotations,…
EP Grains Research Intern for 2026 – applications are now open!!
Are you passionate about growing your career in grains research and extension? Applications are now open for the 2026 Eyre Peninsula Internship in Applied Grains Research — an opportunity for students or recent graduates in agriculture, environmental science, or agribusiness to take the next step in shaping the future of dryland farming. This 12-month, full-time…
RiskWi$e: Yield Prophet prediction updates September 2025
Nitrogen Reflections as Yield Potential Shifts Across the Region Prepared by Andrew Ware, EPAG Research Seasonal Context – A Region in Flux The 2025 season has shown just how variable yield expectations can be across Eyre Peninsula. Early Season: Yield Prophet® predictions began on the assumption of May establishment. In reality, the break didn’t…