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Critical Opportunity to Reduce Dry Saline Land Impacts
by Dr Chris McDonough, Insight Extension for Agriculture Dry saline land (DSL), often referred to as ‘magnesia country’, is land degradation caused by transient subsoil salinity wicking to the surface through hot dry periods, and has been on the increase over the last decade. The key to stopping and reversing DSL is to grow (or…
From Constraint to Potential: EP Sandy Soils Case Studies
Sandy soils have long limited production across the Eyre Peninsula. Through the Building drought resilience by scaling out farming practices that enhance the productive capacity of sandy soil landscapes project, AIR EP and delivery partners collaborated with growers to evaluate practical amelioration strategies under paddock conditions. The demonstrations at Kyancutta, Poochera and Streaky Bay investigated…
Workshop coming up! (30 March 2026)
Are you getting the best out of your soils? In this interactive workshop, learn how to run simple paddock experiments to see what improves soil function, crop performance and input efficiency. This hands-on, locally relevant session will show you how to set up successful on-farm trials, monitor what matters, and focus on outcomes that support…
From our sponsors: Bendigo Bank Agribusiness March Insights
Early autumn rainfall significantly improved soil moisture reserves across southeastern Australia, boosting farmer confidence as they prepare for winter crop planting. This positive domestic outlook contrasts sharply with increasing global market volatility driven by the recent conflict in the Middle East. Ag sector Outlook Cattle Favourable conditions in some cattle producing regions have led to…
The Very Fast Break with Dale Grey
March 2026 Seasonal Climate Update for the Eyre Peninsula Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey from the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, presents a short 9 minute video update on February rainfall, temperatures, modelled soil water deciles, EP soil moisture probe network readings, global weather indicators, and climate model predictions for the next…
Tight budgets, big yields the focus for EP farmers ahead of 2026 season
Doing more with less was the focus for almost 100 Eyre Peninsula farmers who have started planning their 2026 growing season after receiving the latest information from industry experts and other growers. AIR EP hosted its annual Pre-sowing Member Days across the EP at Wangary, Wirrulla, and Rudall last month, attracting 187 farmers, researchers, advisors…
Event Recap | AIR EP ‘Tight Budgets, Big Yields’ Member Days – Know Your Numbers, Simplify Your System
With much needed rain falling across the majority of Eyre Peninsula over the weekend, it’s nice to see weight lift off the shoulders of our communities. Moisture really does marvellous things when you think about it. The lawn comes back to life. Livestock get a much-needed wash. Dirt roads finally see a grader or two….
Upcoming Webinar | Get the ‘Dirt’ on Carbon Farming
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 1pm – 2:30pm Register here: https://bit.ly/3OHZokG Get the dirt on Carbon Farming Are you curious about how carbon farming could complement your agricultural practices and benefit your business? Join us for a free introductory webinar designed to help producers understand the opportunities, considerations and practical realities of carbon farming. In…
New break crop videos showcase local demonstrations in 2025
Two Eyre Peninsula break crop demonstrations were sown and monitored in the 2025 season as part of the “Building Resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes: Stage 2”. This SA Drought Hub funded project monitored demonstration paddocks to further increase knowledge on break crop options to increase drought resilience. This year in season observations were the feature of videos. At Ungarra–Lentils and faba beans…