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Save the Date! SPAA Precision Ag Expo, McLaren Vale, Thursday, 11 April 2024
What is the Precision Ag Expo? The SPAA Precision Ag Expo is held annually in key South Australia growing regions, delivering quality education and innovation in precision agriculture education to SA producers.This year, the team will head to McLaren Vale with a bumper program showcasing the latest in PA, robotics, machine automation and demonstrations on how PA can improve productivity…
THIS WEEK A focus on containment feeding
Two Containment Feeding Sticky Beak Days will be hosted on the Eyre Peninsula this week with speakers visiting Lock and the Far West. The Far West session will include a visit to a Warren Beattie’s containment feeding area and will include an informal discussion on feeding and finances. The Lock Sticky Beak Day will include…
Strip & disc farming systems forums this week
Don’t forget to register for the Strip and Disc Forums being held this week! More information and register for Minnipa event on Thursday 15 February. More information and register for Rudall event on Friday 16 February.
Lower EP Ag Expo 2024
The AIR EP Lower EP Ag Expo is on again, come along for an update on the latest research relevant to lower Eyre Peninsula farmers and advisors. Please register for catering purposes. Register Here
New team member at AIR EP
We are pleased to announce that Rowena Norris has been appointed to the new position of Operations Manager. Born and raised on a mixed farm near Cowell, Rowena has spent more than 20 years in the corporate agriculture and horticulture sectors in both Adelaide and Mildura. Having performed at various management levels in client relationship…
Connectivity Webinar 3G Switch off – What grain producers need to know
Our webinar “3G Switch-off: What grain producers need to know” is happening this Thursday, 15 Feb 10-11:30am! Featuring presentations from Telstra, Optus and the Regional Tech Hub, this is your opportunity to hear firsthand about the impacts on grain producers and ask any questions you have about the impending 3G switch-off. Register here: https://shorturl.at/nOQSV
Virtual soil pits give EP farmers a deeper understanding of sandy soils
PHOTO: Farmers get an up-close look at the Ungarra soil pit featured online on Soil Hub. For the first time, Eyre Peninsula farmers can get a close-up look at soils across their region from the comfort of their home office or ute cab. Three local soil pits at Ungarra, Cummins and Mt Damper have undergone…
Wondering what your best break crop option is? Expressions of interest sought from farmers
AIR EP are participating in a proposed new project ‘Building resilience – Break crop decisions across landscapes’ to be funded by the SA Drought Hub, to assist farmers in break crop selection and management. We are looking for expressions of interest from farmers that have a paddock on either upper or lower EP that is…
Grains climate outlook
Please find the latest for the grains industry below: February climate outlook for Grains video update for SA/VIC/TAS February Briefing Contents: 10-day rainfall outlook A closer look at the rest of February Feb to June 2024 rainfall outlook, including international model comparisons Rainfall probability distribution for autumn months Extreme daytime temperature outlook for autumn months…