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Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has been awarded the national lentil breeding program following a competitive process led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The appointment follows AGT’s recent success in securing the national chickpea breeding program and further expands the company’s pulse breeding portfolio, strengthening its role in delivering improved genetics for Australian…

Here’s some pretty photos of pulse crop emergence taken on 1 July on gravel soils on lower Eyre Peninsula. This trial is part of the GRDC funded Legume Development & Extension project being delivered on lower EP by EPAG Research. This trial site on North Block is comparing lentils, beans and lupins in a low…

We’ve added another podcast to the Riskwi$e catalogue. Jake Giles, EPAG Research is back in the field interviewing farmers across the EP to get their take on the season so far. In this episode, Jake speaks to farmer John ‘Rig’ Richardson who farms with his brother Stuart between Yallunda Flat and Tumby Bay on the…

Are you looking to expand your career in agricultural extension? Are you currently connected to the Eyre Peninsula ag sector and ready to explore where your skills could take you? If so, AIR EP would love to hear from you. This is an exciting career opportunity for an ag industry professional to contribute to a…

We know it’s wet in many areas and dry saline patches are probably the least of concerns right now, but we still need to hear from you – this information feeds directly into opportunities for further research and support for dealing with dry saline soils in the future. We really appreciate your support with this…

Are you a grain grower or broadacre agronomist? ABARES would like to hear from you. The ABARES Social Sciences program is inviting grain growers and broadacre agronomists to take part in a one-hour interview (online or by phone) about managing pests, weeds and diseases in Australian grain production. This is an opportunity to share your…

By Andrew Ware, EPAG Research After a strong start to the season, yield potential across many EP paddocks is sitting well above what growers may have budgeted for at sowing. While some growers may have already parked the spreader in the shed, it is still useful to ask where yield potential is still realistic, where…

AIR EP’s recent Pastures ‘Walk n Talk’ session at Whites Flat brought producers, advisers and industry representatives together for a practical paddock-based discussion on pasture management, feed on offer, stocking rates, livestock nutrition, weed management and emerging technologies. Hosted by David and Rhianne Low, the morning gave participants a chance to hear and see how…

We’ve added another podcast to the Riskwi$e catalogue. Jake Giles, EPAG Research is back in the field interviewing farmers across the EP to get their take on the season so far. In this episode, Jake speaks to Mount Damper farmer Ashley ‘AJ’ Michael about the strong start to 2026. The season has had a very…