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Save the date: Lower EP Crop Walk
Put Tuesday 8 September 2026 in the calendar for the annual AIR EP Lower EP Crop Walk. Join us for a practical day visiting local trial sites, hearing the latest seasonal research and chatting with researchers, growers and advisers about what it could mean for Lower EP farming systems. Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026Location: Lower…
NGN forums are coming to EP!
Eyre Peninsula grain growers are invited to a series of free GRDC National Grower Network (NGN) forums being held across the region this August. The forums provide growers with an opportunity to hear the latest research updates, discuss local challenges and help shape future research, development and extension investments. Topics will include automated agronomy tools,…
Save the date: Regen Ag Forum coming to Ungarra
The forum will explore practical ways to get the best from farm inputs, improve nutrient efficiency and support beneficial insects in farming systems. Guest speakers include Joel Williams from Integrated Soils, Lilia Jenkins from CESAR Australia and Dr Mark Farrell from CSIRO, with a trial visit providing an opportunity to connect the discussion with paddock-based…
RiskWi$e: The crop has built the canopy. What is still worth backing?
By Andrew Ware, EPAG Research A strong start created genuine upside. Still largely full soil moisture profiles but with drawdown starting to occur, rapid crop development and tight cash flow now shift the RiskWi$e question from how hard to chase yield to how best to protect profit. Across EP, crops are carrying more promise into…
Crop walk: Frost Risk to Yield Reward
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 the findings of the frost research on EP and beyond while checking out the break crops frost trial site at Agar’s. Kenton…
New break crop case studies now available
Two new case studies from the Building Resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes: Stage 2 project are now available. The case studies share findings from paddock-scale demonstrations conducted at Minnipa and Ungarra during the 2025 growing season, exploring how different break crops performed across variable Eyre Peninsula soils and seasonal conditions. Together, the case studies…
Are your rams fit to frolic? Producers RAMp up their reproduction knowledge for the season ahead.
A ram may only represent a small part of the flock, but the decisions made around ram selection, health and preparation can influence a sheep enterprise for many years. That was one of the key themes explored at the recent ‘RAMping Up Repro’ workshops held at Kyancutta and Charra on 20 and 21 July 2026….
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…