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Online Resource | New infographic for calcareous soils
View the infographic in full here AIR EP has developed a new infographic using the Soil CRC Risk vs Reward tool to help lift awareness and adoption of improved soil management practices. Created as part of the Soil CRC extension project “Packaging Soil CRC tools to enhance extension and adoption of improved soil management practices”,…
2026 SARDI Farmer Meetings | Dates & Locations
SARDI Farmer meetings are coming up! Smoky Bay Sports Club – 3 pm, 11 March 2026, followed by Far West Lentil Check Group discussion with Andy Bates (BBQ provided) Minnipa Sports Club – 8:30 am, 12 March 2026 Kimba Gateway Hotel – 4.30 pm,12 March 2026 Rudall Sports Club – 8:30 am, 13 March 2026…
Committee Basics Workshops | Registrations Open
RDAEP is currently delivering ‘Committee Basics’ workshops to the Eyre Peninsula, aimed at community volunteers and committee members. What is it? A $15 half day workshop with leading mentor and award-winning rural advocate, Sarah Prime (Founder of Champions Academy). Who is it for? If you volunteer your time for a local committee, sporting group, council,…
Opportunity to join SARDI Minnipa Ag Centre Team!
A Minnipa Agricultural Centre Senior Agricultural Officer role is now available via SEEK. Senior Agricultural Officer – https://www.seek.com.au/job/90499707?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1
Bendigo Agribusiness: February Insights Update
It’s been a complex start to the year for farmers who are juggling everything from extreme weather events and currency swings to global trade tensions. Read more here Wheat is feeling the pressure. With the harvest in, a strong Aussie dollar and a global grain surplus are keeping prices suppressed with buyers also playing it…
Applications Open for 2027 Nuffield Scholarships
Australian primary producers are invited to apply for the 2027 Nuffield Scholarships, with applications now open. For more than 75 years, Nuffield has developed influential agricultural leaders by providing farmers with the opportunity to explore global best practice, build international networks and return home with insights that strengthen Australian primary production. The scholarship is designed…
Rebuilding the flock events on EP
AWI Sticky Beak Days – Rebuilding the flock: a shared discussion on what we have seen, learnt and planning for the future Whether you’re rebuilding after tough seasons or planning ahead, this event brings livestock and mixed farming producers together to share insights and explore practical pathways forward. Guest Presenters: Nathan Scott, Achieve Ag…
EP Lentil check discussion groups next week
Topics Cutting edge agronomy Seeding systems Managing sandhills Herbicide residues Jeff Braun, who works extensively across the Mid North, Mallee and Yorke Peninsula regions, will be joining us for the upcoming sessions. With substantial experience growing lentils on sandy soils in other parts of the state learnings from last season’s lentil performance will be…
Coming Up | EP Water Security Workshop, Ungarra
You are invited to attend the EP Farm Water Security workshop and trial site visit to hear from speakers on strategies and support options for improving farm water storage. Facilitated by Brian Hughes and Joshua Telfer (PIRSA-SARDI), guest speakers include; • Nicole Arbon Water Efficiency Specialist, SA Water • Kellie Taylor Co-founder & Director, Analytical Chemist, EP Analysis • Stuart de la…
Resilience, innovation key focus for EP farming research & events in 2026
Building resilient farming systems, testing innovative soil technologies, and helping farmers plan to get bigger yields on tight budgets are among the highlights in a packed event and research program for AIR EP in 2026. The coming year promises plenty of hands-on events, kicking off with the popular annual Pre-Sowing Member Days from 10-12 February,…