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Upper EP SARDI farmer meetings summary 2023
During February and March, AIR EP supported the SARDI Minnipa Ag Centre team to deliver a series of eight harvest report farmer meetings across the upper Eyre Peninsula to over 140 farmers and advisors. Discussion around the 2022 season identified priority topics such as crop and pasture weeds including barley grass and ryegrass, fertiliser management,…
Soil testing assistance for EP flood affected areas
AIR EP in conjunction with BFIG, EP Landscape Board and PIRSA has secured funding to assist those that were affected by the January 2022 flood event. If you have areas of paddocks that have lain underwater for a period of time or lost topsoil from water erosion, we are able to provide access to technical…
Bust Buffel grass – early detection is key
We’re doing a good job keeping Buffel grass out of Eyre Peninsula but we need to remain vigilant. The Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board is asking for the community to help with the early identification of any new infestations. Buffel grass is an introduced, summer growing perennial pasture grass (growing 0.2-1.5 m high). It’s highly invasive…
Nuffield Scholarship applications open
Nuffield Scholarship applications are open! There is a focus on enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Australian agriculture with specific drought resilience scholarships available this year, supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. Apply now 👉 via nuffield.com.au.
MLA Meat Up Forum in Wudinna next Wednesday
Don’t forget to register!! With the support of the SA MeatUp Forum Working Group, that includes producers from across SA, including Eyre Peninsula, and the speakers, the program has something for everyone, with an integration of livestock and cropping focus. Key topics include getting the most from mixed farming systems, effective legume pasture systems, improving…
Deep ripping and mixed species case study
Find out how an Ungarra farmer combined deep ripping with a mixed species crop to work out if it would improve production and also soil health in the longer term https://bit.ly/3lS4dt5. This soil carbon trial was made possible through our Regenerative Agriculture Program, funded by the National Landcare Program.
Fox bait community distribution
The Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s annual fox bait distribution days are coming up. Landholders encouraged to collect baits and talk to their local landscape officer about control strategies. In late summer and early autumn we start to see young foxes leave their dens and disperse to find a new territory, making this an ideal time…