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Dale Grey, Agriculture Victoria, Bendigo The BoM AWO modelled soil moisture decile for perennial pastures currently shows wetter than average values across the Eyre Peninsula. Much of the area is ranked decile 10 but the eastern coast is ranked decile 8 to 9.   The modelled plant available moisture percentage map shows most areas could…

SA farmers are heading into seeding under enormous pressure. With many parts of the state enjoying recent rains, farmers are eager to start seeding. However, the rising costs, fuel and fertiliser uncertainties are bringing the weight of another tough season. Psychologist and farmer Steph Schmidt has put together What the F? Practical Strategies for the Season We’re…

The Eyre Peninsula Grassroots Grants are now open for applications. They have $127,000 to share across Eyre Peninsula groups for landscape management projects. Grants up to $15,000 each can be awarded for projects that focus on at least one of the Eyre Peninsula landscape management priorities of water, primary production, land and coastal biodiversity, pest…

Innovation Generation 2026 tickets now on sale! Calling all young growers, ag professionals and students! Tickets are now on sale for Innovation Generation 2026, taking place 20-22 July in Geelong, VIC. Celebrating 19 years in 2026, IG delivers two full days of inspiring speakers, practical insights and valuable networking for growers, students and industry professionals…

Applications are now open for HARVEST 2026! The HARVEST agtech accelerator is back – supporting Australian startups, businesses, farmers, and researchers driving innovation in agriculture. Now in its 9th year, HARVEST has supported 90+ businesses, offering a program valued at $10,000+ , and completely free for successful applicants. Develop the tools, knowledge, and confidence to commercialise…

High input and freight costs are here to stay over the short term which may begin to drive up prices at the checkout, particularly for fruit and veg. Meanwhile recent rains have seen farmers look to get an early start sowing winter crops, with a favourable bank of soil moisture to get crops off to…

AIR EP are excited to announce that SAGIT and the SA Drought Hub are funding a Grains Research Intern for 2027. This is a great opportunity for ag students in their final year of tertiary study or recently graduated to secure a fantastic experience to start their career! The Research Officer (EP Grains Applied Research…

Making big decisions before seeding? SA Growers are invited to join the RiskWi$e one-hour online workshop on pre-season cropping decisions and gain practical insights to navigate an increasingly risky start to the season. Leading experts will help you build confidence around time of sowing, crop selection and rotation, nitrogen management, and seasonal outlook. This interactive…

The next Farmers’ Yarn Live on Air session is coming up this Thursday 9 April, as part of the project Grain Automate, a GRDC initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of machine automation, autonomy and digital technologies by Australian grain growers. The Farmers’ Yarn sessions are all about keeping things practical and down-to-earth, bringing growers,…

Farmers, researchers and industry representatives gathered on 30 March for Paddock Proof: Safe Trials, Real Results, coming together at the Cleve Golf Club before heading out to a local property for a hands-on paddock walk. Led by Sarah Fea from BEAR Biologics, the event created space for practical conversations about regenerative agriculture and how better…