AG Excellence

A focus on containment
2024-05-01 19:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Online, Australia
Join AWI Extension SA, Livestock SA and SA Drought Hub for upcoming webinars featuring the Ewe Containment Series.
Register to participate in one or all of the sessions for an informal discussion with experts, taking place on Wednesday nights in April and May

Ewe management for optimal performance
2024-05-02 08:45 - 15:00 | Woolfitt’s Property, 92 Tynan Road, Sherlock, SA
This interactive workshop will focus on some of the key principles of managing your sheep’s nutritional requirements throughout a production year, whilst maintaining soil cover and preventing soil erosion. The day will cover:

Meeting the needs of the ewe through pregnancy and lactation
Ewe health management
Decision making points for confinement feeding and managing the autumn feed gap
Feed budgeting

The workshop will take place outdoors, so please ensure you bring adequate sun protection and wear suitable shoes.

Rural Resilience Forum
2024-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Flinders University City Campus, Station Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Hosted by Flinders University and the hub, this Rural Resilience Forum brings together local government organisations, farming and agribusiness groups, and communities to explore innovative approaches to the unique challenges faced by rural communities, with a focus on resilience.
Listen to an impressive lineup of speakers and join the conversation through panel discussions and audience engagement.
The event promises to be an excellent networking opportunity, with attendees encouraged to share their own experiences during the panel discussions.
We encourage you to register early as places are limited.

Livestock strategies for the next 100 days
2024-06-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Kalangadoo Football Club, Crowe Street, Kalangadoo, SA

AIA SA Division June Annual Meeting
2024-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Online, Australia
Our key note presentations will be from Dr Stephen Lee, SA Drought Hub on hub activities & future directions, and the newly elected AIA Board Chair (to be decided at the Annual General Meeting on 25th May 2024).
We will also have the presentation for the 2024 AIA-SA Student Award.
Please forward nominations for President, Vice President & Committee roles to craig.davis.nominees@outlook.com

Shed Talks: Feeding sheep in dry times
2024-06-20 07:00 - 09:00 | Parndana Golf Course, Playford Highway, Parndana, SA
Speakers include:
Dr Colin Trengrove, Pro Ag Consulting | Feed nutrition and budgets for merino and x-breads, pre and post-lambing
Charlie Mintze, KI Veterinary Clinic | Animal Health on Kangaroo Island
Tracie Heinrich, FaB Mentor | Don’t go it alone, how to access help and support
*Bacon & Egg breakfast provided

Shed Talks: Feeding sheep in dry times
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-21 07:00 - 09:00 | Western Districts, 6481 Playford Highway, Gosse, SA

Luxury or lifeline: the role of self-care in or resilience
2024-06-23 10:15 - 12:30 | Royal Oak Hotel, 31 Church St, Penola, SA
Join WoTL and like-minded women from across the Limestone Coast for a morning of connection, sharing stories and uncovering that self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.
Millicent-based coach Toni Duka will run a Masterclass on the importance of looking after yourself, developing daily practices that will support you in life and business, and allow you to expand your capacity for resilience. Take advantage of the opportunity to build your network with other women in business from the region, while filling your cup so you can go on to serve others from the overflow.
Come along solo, make new connections, or build networks together with a friend. While the formal part of the day concludes at 12.30 pm, we encourage you to continue conversations over lunch, at your own expense.
The workshop includes morning tea on arrival.

Simple & effective HR solutions - managing your farm business
2024-06-24 08:45 - 15:00 | Manoora Football Club Rooms, Manoora, SA, Australia
The workshop will cover:

Position descriptions
Engaging staff
Building an Employee Value Proposition
Onboarding staff
Effective performance management

*If you purchased a Full Program discounted ticket, your enrolment has automatically transferred to this event. You do not need to complete the process again.
This workshop forms part of a 6 part series – it is not essential to have attended a previous session. Other sessions include:
Session 2 Teams and Communication, Toni Duka 25 March
Session 3 Effective HR Solutions, Leanne Hastings, 24 June
Session 4 Understanding your numbers, Deb Pervis, 29 July
Session 5 Business Management, Jeff McDonald, 26 August
Session 6 Business Transition, Tony Catt, 23 September

GPSA coffee catch up
2024-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Lameroo Country Kitchen, 66 Railway Tce, Lameroo, SA
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is inviting grain producers to come and chat with their local grower Directors at a series of ‘Coffee Catch-Ups’ across South Australia from June to October.

WoTL communication in family business
2024-06-24 18:00 - 21:30 | Cleve Sporting Facilities, 5 South Tce, Cleve, SA
The unique working environment of family businesses can create challenges when it comes to effective communication. This invaluable workshop will assist in tackling everyday conversations through to testing topics, by addressing;

Communication and decision-making structures
Understanding the challenges of communication in family business
The conversations we need to be having in our business and what is stopping us
Multigenerational communication, transitioning people well, and understanding the impact of personality types on a team

Numbers are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Working on worms: sheep parasite management workshop - pilot
2024-06-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Clare Valley Motel, 74A Main North Road, Clare, SA
ParaBoss is Australia’s premier source of independent information about the management and control of parasites in cattle, goats, and sheep.
ParaBoss is currently developing a one-day WormBoss workshop for sheep producers.
The ParaBoss team invites interested sheep producers to take part in the fifth and final pilot of this workshop. The role of pilot attendees will be to participate in the workshop and provide grower-based feedback regarding workshop content. This feedback will be reviewed and will contribute to the final workshop content and resources.
The program for the day will be:

Introduction, and cost of worms to the Australian sheep industry
Worms and their life cycles
Best practice worm control
How to minimise the development of drench resistance on your farm
Worm egg counts and what they tell you
Using the WormBoss Drench Decision Guides – what product to use and when, dose rates, and important information on the label

The workshop will assist you with developing an integrated parasite management plan for your sheep operation which you will be able to take to implement on your property.

GPSA free roadworthy heavy vehicles...made easy!
2024-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Ramsay Brothers, Cummins, SA, Australia
Grain Producers SA is delivering FREE Roadworthy Heavy Vehicles … Made Easy! workshops designed specifically to help primary producer members of PPSA to understand heavy vehicle roadworthiness requirements.

Livestock strategies for the next 100 days
2024-06-28 08:45 - 12:30 | The Vale, Main North Road, Watervale, SA
With a challenging start to the season, hear from topic experts on developing strategies going forward including:

Felicity Turner | Turner Agribusiness – ‘Looking after your livestock and feed base, the importance of decision-making tools to forecast and make decisions
Deb Scammell | Talking Livestock – ‘Early weaning lambs & calves, when and how?
Ken Solly – ‘Coping better with dry ties
Mary Chirgwin – ‘Vaccine coverage in dry times

Maximise coverage - minimise loss: making every spray drop count
2024-07-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Balaklava Sports Club, 7 Werocata Rd, Balaklava, SA, Australia

GRDC farm business update
2024-07-02 09:15 - 15:15 | Kadina Football Club, 1 Doswell Tce, Kadina, SA
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.

Maximise coverage - minimise loss: making every spray drop count
2024-07-03 08:30 - 16:30 | Spalding Recreational Grounds, RM Williams Way, Spalding, SA

GRDC farm business update
2024-07-03 09:15 - 15:30 | Freeling Institute, 8 Clarke St, Freeling, SA

Maximise coverage - minimise loss: making every spray drop count
2024-07-04 08:30 - 16:30 | Hart Field Site, Hart, SA, Australia

Making informed nitrogen fertiliser decisions on the Murray Plains
2024-07-05 09:00 - 12:30 | Pretoria Hotel, 50 Randall St, Mannum, SA
This workshop will be facilitated by Tony Craddock and Emily Chambers from Pinion Advisory.
Morning tea and lunch provided.

GPSA coffee catch up
2024-07-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Five Loaves Bakery, 54 Bruce Tce, Cummins, SA

GSSA annual conference
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-18 | All Seasons Resort Hotel, Bendigo, VIC
The two-day program promises to deliver a range of informative speakers, and the acclaimed ‘Bus Tour’ which is always a highlight of the conference. Plenty of networking opportunities will also be available including the Welcome Drinks, Conference Breakfasts and Conference Dinner. Don’t miss this chance to come together with colleagues.

Hart winter walk
2024-07-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Hart Field Site, Hart, SA, Australia
The Hart Winter Walk is an informal guided walk around the trial site; your first opportunity to inspect the site post seeding, with guest speakers presenting their observations on current trials. They are on hand to answer your questions, and will also share their knowledge on all the latest cropping systems and agronomic updates.

Innovation Generation Conference
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-25 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, 2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Innovation Generation is a conference for ages 18 – 35 that brings together the brightest and best speakers with real-world experience.
The next generation of growers can only harvest in the future what we plant today. This year’s Innovation Generation program explores the theme SOWING FOR TOMORROW and looks at what’s in the ground now, and what we can ‘sow’ for a brighter, more profitable, and sustainable tomorrow.
Filled with future focused activities to empower future ag leaders to tackle national industry opportunities and challenges, Innovation Generation is a market-leading professional development experience that is home to new, innovative ideas and tech.

GRDC grains research update
2024-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Lock Football Club, Lot 28 North Terrace, Lock, South Australia, 5633, Australia
The GRDC Grains Research Update events are for agronomists, consultants, researchers and growers to see and discuss the latest in research and to network with their peers about how to apply new and relevant information to the latest farming systems.

Lucerne Australia trials review
2024-07-24 08:00 - 10:30 | Keith Bowling Club, Keith, SA, Australia
The 2024 Trials Review Breakfast will be a chance to recieve first-hand the variety trial results from the Lucerne Australia Trial Site. It will also include speakers from across the industry focusing on staffing and business resilience. We look forward to welcoming you.

GRDC grains research update
2024-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Jamestown Memorial Hall, 73 Ayr St, Jamestown, SA

Nature repair for productive agriculture
2024-07-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Vale, Main North Road, Watervale, SA
John Fargher will share how he has made changes to the management and land use of his property to improve agricultural productivity and biodiversity together. He will discuss the lessons he has learnt along the way that will help you plan and manage your land use and identify where revegetation might add value – along with how to make this a reality.

This forum is part of the Clare Valley Biodiversity Blitz, a series of wonderful events over National Tree Day this year! As part of this awesome program, three local schools will be teaming up with three local farmers for planting and nature repair on their properties.

Weedsmart week
2024-07-29 - 2024-07-30 | Venue TBA, Loxton, SA
WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from local and interstate growers, agronomists, and technology experts – putting the spotlight on herbicide resistance and weed control.

WeedSmart Week is coming to Port Lincoln, South Australia. From July 29th to July 30th, 2024, join us for an engaging event designed to empower growers and advisors with the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.
The program includes a Forum day and farm visits, where you’ll witness how forward-thinking growers are successfully implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to combat herbicide resistance and safeguard their businesses.
During the technology and machinery field demonstration, attendees will explore cutting-edge innovations, including the latest sprayer and weed detection technology, as well as various harvest weed seed control implements.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand about innovative and practical weed solutions from industry experts and fellow growers! 🌱🌿🚜🔍

AGENDA
To be annouced; the following events will be included over the two days.
Forum
Hear from leading agronomists, as well as some of the innovative growers who are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to control weeds.
Machinery Expo
At the Machinery Expo, growers will speak about their experiences with the latest in spray and camera technology, harvest weed seed control and other mechanical weed control tools.
Farm Visits
Prominent grain growers will showcase their farms and share their innovative ways to control weeds.

REGISTRATIONS
Please register for the waitlist (top right) to be notified of ticket sales.
Registration will include entry to the forum day, machinery expo and farm visits (both days). No single day tickets will be available.
Ticket prices TBA.
