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Check out new Sustainable Ag Case Studies
Two new case studies are now online! Check them out on the AIR EP Sustainable Ag Page Macdonald-Restoring soil pH Increasing acidity was causing a plethora of issues at the Macdonald farms across the Lower Eyre Peninsula, find out how rotational liming has restored soil pH and the range of positive effects it has had….
Internship promotes grain research on Eyre Peninsula
PHOTO: Past intern Bek Fatchen with Ted Langley, Bryan Smith, Andrew Ware and Andrew Polkinghorne. Fostering and developing capacity in grains research on the Eyre Peninsula will continue into 2024 with the extension of the highly-regarded internship program. Aimed at encouraging graduates to extend their practice and knowledge base, successful graduates spend 12 months within…
AIR EP Member Days this week – have you registered yet?
Are you unsure about what nutrition your crops really require? If you are feeling confused about all the information out there or just want a refresher on the basics of crop nutrition, we have the event for you! The traditional Member Days are back, providing AIR EP members with access to experts on specific topics….
AIR EP Member Days are back!!
Are you unsure about what nutrition your crops really require? If you are feeling confused about all the information out there or just want a refresher on the basics of crop nutrition, we have the event for you! The traditional Member Days are back, providing AIR EP members with access to experts on specific topics….
Boost your Farm Business: Strategic Grain Marketing Workshops at Wudinna
Local growers interested in understanding grain marketing can learn more with free half-day workshops be held in Wudinna (25 July) and Kadina (26 July). Conducted by Market Check and organised by GrainGrowers the events are designed to provide growers with various tools, market insights and solutions to grain marketing requirements and risk management plans. 25…
Thriving Women 2023 Conference
Early bird tickets sold out in a matter of days and now that the Thriving Women 2023 Conference is just eight weeks away, now is the time to jump on and reserve your place at this premier conference event. The conference, to be held at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga from 13 – 15 August,…
Acid soils webinar recording now available to view
Watch our recent acid soil webinar recording from 20 June 2023, with Dr Ruby Hume & Josh Telfer, AIR EP Sustainable Agriculture Officer, explaining new research findings into acid soils and how to manage soil acidity. Play Video
Work life balance for farming families workshop at Minnipa
Grab the family, head into town and join us for dinner and an entertaining evening as we take a light-hearted look at a serious topic. Featuring the well-loved characters from the acclaimed Kick Off Ya Boots production, and farm and parody songs from Chris McDonough, these interactive, farmer-led discussions will cover: • What is work-life…
Final Regen Ag Forum held at Cleve
About 33 people attended the Regen Ag Forum at Cleve on Thursday 15 June, to hear from: Dr Craig Liddicoat on soil microbiology – how it can impact plant growth, how different microbial communities are impacted by different farming practices, and how microbes can be used to measure soil health, once you know the soil…