Upcoming Events
MFMG Spreader Demonstration Day
Venue TBA Willalooka, SASave the date, more information to follow.
GRDC SPAA Variable Rate Technology Workshop – Wudinna
Wudinna Commnunity Club 43 Medley Terrace, Wudinna, SA, AustraliaPrecision fertiliser decisions in a tight economic climate In partnership with AIREP Growers and agronomists Australia-wide are expressing concern in relation to soaring fertiliser prices and the likely impact of…
Lucerne Australia Annual Trial Inspection Morning
Keith - Venue TBAInspect the LA Trial site prior to harvest and hear the results of the Herbicide Resistance Screening Project from Dr Peter Boutsalis, Plant Science Consulting
Stop watching land go saline…Lets fix it!
Alawoona Institute Karoonda Highway, Alawoona, SAThis workshop will provide the tools to bring saline land back to production. You will learn how to install a piezometer, test your water salinity and develop a personalised management…
GRDC SPAA Variable Rate Technology Workshop – Crystal Brook
Crystal Brook Football Club Railway Tce, Crystal Brook, SA, AustraliaThe 2023 SPAA Precision Ag Expo, Thurs 2nd March 2023 follows the GRDC VRT Crystal Brook workshop, held on Wed 1 March 2023. The 2023 SPAA Precision Ag Expo will…
Managing Soil Acidity Workshop
Eyre Business High Street, Kimba, SAThis event has a limited number of places. Registration is essential.
AgRi-Silience – Mount Compass
Venue TBA Willalooka, SAGet subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse…
Stop watching land go saline…Lets fix it!
Underbool Recreation Reserve Pavillion, Gnarr Road, Underbool, SAThis workshop will provide the tools to bring saline land back to production. You will learn how to install a piezometer, test your water salinity and develop a personalised management…
SPAA Precision Ag Expo & PA Workshop
Crystal Brook Football Club Railway Tce, Crystal Brook, SA, AustraliaThe 2023 SPAA Precision Ag Expo, Thurs 2nd March 2023 follows the GRDC VRT Crystal Brook workshop, held on Wed 1 March 2023. The 2023 SPAA Precision Ag Expo will…
Understanding Your Soils
Location TBA Tooligie Hill, SAJoin WoTL for an introductory workshop on understanding your soil. Presented by Mel Fraser of Soil Function Consulting, the day will cover: What soil have I got and where did…
Mallee Research Update
Underbool Recreation Reserve Pavillion, Gnarr Road, Underbool, SAThe Mallee Research Update’s coming in 2023 promises to look at practical learnings that can be taken into 2023, highlights from 2022 projects and how these projects will help to…
Farm HR: Creating Employers of Choice Workshop Series 3
Online , AustraliaThis practical interactive online workshop series has been developed for those: in farm businesses that currently employ who will be employing in the future who have family members who are…
Stop watching land go saline…let’s fix it!
Manangatang Hall 75 Wattle St, Managatang, VICThis workshop will provide you with the tools to bring saline land back to production. You will learn how to install a piezometer, test your water salinity and come away with a personalised management plan to help you solve your own Mallee seeps. Plus, all attendees will receive Puccinellia and Tall wheatgrass seeds to start…
Mallee Research Update
Manangatang Hall 75 Wattle St, Managatang, VICThe Mallee Research Update’s coming in 2023 promises to look at practical learnings that can be taken into 2023, highlights from 2022 projects and how these projects will help to manage our unique Mallee environment. These updates will bring together technical experts from different areas of expertise with their insights into managing Mallee soils, optimising…
Grazing Naturally Fundamentals Workshop with Dick Richardson
Venue TBA Willalooka, SABoth entertaining and hugely instructional session covering the basics of ecology, plant growth and the principles of Grazing Naturally. The relationships between ecosystem function and the patterns of grazing is…
SARDI Farmer Meeting – Lock
SARDI Farmer Meetings provide an excellent opportunity for a seasonal review of current research. In addition to updates on the Minnipa Agricultural Centre and Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula…
AgRi-Silience – Auburn
Venue TBA Willalooka, SAGet subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse…
Hart’s Getting the Crop in Seminar
Hart Field Site Hart, SA, AustraliaSARDI Farmer Meeting – Rudall
Rudall Sports Club SASARDI Farmer Meetings provide an excellent opportunity for a seasonal review of current research. In addition to updates on the Minnipa Agricultural Centre and Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula…
SARDI Farmer Meeting – Cowell
Cowell Institute Supper Room Cowell, SASARDI Farmer Meetings provide an excellent opportunity for a seasonal review of current research. In addition to updates on the Minnipa Agricultural Centre and Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula…
Australian Summer Grains Conference
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, QLDThe 2023 event will again be hosted by the joint venture partners comprising sorghum, maize, sunflower, soybean and mungbean under the banner of “Sustainable, Resilient, Innovative, Profitable”. This conference will feature renowned…
Scratching the Surface
Upalinna Station Upalinna, SALearn how to: Identify and describe your soil profile soil testing methods how soil health can affect livestock nutrition
SADGA Durum & Grains Forum
Padthaway Bowling Club Padthaway, SA, AustraliaAgRi-Silience – Mount Compass
Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
Ag in the Asia-Pacific Region: Challenges, Opportunities & Achievements
Join the Crawford Fund's South Australia Committee to celebrate the benefits to developing countries, Australia, South Australia and our researchers from international agricultural research for development and consider the challenges ahead. RSVP: Please register for catering purposes by 2pm, Friday, 10 March 2023.
AgRi-Silience
Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
AgRi-Silience
Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
The Big Canola Call Out (& Long Coleoptile Wheat Whisper)
Bring your morning coffee into the office, and make the time to hear the latest research into canola establishment and long-coleoptile wheat. During this 90-minute interactive online session, the CSIRO project teams will walk you through their most recent research results, and give you a chance to provide direct feedback on their 2023 canola establishment…
Fleurieu Ag Fest
AG FEST will showcase the ideas and technology being used in primary production and conservation and land management. The diversity and abundance of ag career pathways and related pathways will be on display. Topics include: practicalities of carbon farming regenerative farming animal & vet science climate projections heavy vehicle regulations involving students in your farming…
Better Health for Better Wealth Workshop
Livestock SA are holding a Better Health For Better Wealth Workshop in Cummins on the 20th of March at the Cummins Hotel (36/38 Railway Tce, Cummins). The workshop will run from 12:30pm to 4:30pm , with free lunch from 12pm. The focus of the workshop is sheep health and topics will include: Sheep Health on…
Sheep Technology Expo
Presentations Include: Using eID in low rainfall and pastoral areas Wool traceability, marketing and certified integrity schemes Water telemetry: Producer case studies Q & A with producers and telemetry providers Please register to assist with catering.
Koonamore Stickybeak Day
The Koonamore Stickybeak Day will showcase the initiatives and works being undertaken on the property as a result of its involvement in the Pastoral Management Planning project. The day will include presentations from Rangeland Ecologist Richard Marver and Soil Consultants Geoff Kew and Michael Eyres. A property tour showcasing grazing practice changes will look at:…
AgRi-Silience
Venue TBA Willalooka, SAGet subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse…
AWiA Connect to Cultivate – National Virtual Forum & LeadHER Graduation
Inspiring leadership event to connect, learn + laugh. Guest speakers and intro to 8 amazing leaders changing the face of agriculture daily.
Diesel and Dirt Derby
Keith Showgrounds 27 Hender St, Keith, SAHeader Demolition Derby Down Under - Modified Tractor Pull AFJSA - V8 Superboats and much more!
GPSA On-Farm Grain Storage Workshop
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is delivering a series of Grain Storage Workshops, in conjunction with Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project, to provide information and resources for producers on best practice on-farm grain storage. The free workshops are being held in late March 2023 from the Yorke Peninsula to the Murraylands…
GPSA On-Farm Grain Storage Workshop
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is delivering a series of Grain Storage Workshops, in conjunction with Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project, to provide information and resources for producers on best practice on-farm grain storage. The free workshops are being held in late March 2023 from the Yorke Peninsula to the Murraylands…
Soil Acidity & Liming Workshop
Growers and advisors are invited to this workshop which will explore the management of surface and subsurface acidity and consider liming management strategies for 2023. Hear from leading experts on: The cause and effect of soil acidity Soil pH mapping, VR and NDVI Lime sources and application rates Decision support tools Strategies for deep ripping…
2023 MNHRZ Autumn Update
Industry leaders and professionals servicing the agricultural industries' businesses will be impacted by an emergency animal disease (EAD) response, but for those prepared, there may be opportunities to maintain a level of business continuity. Livestock SA, supported by the Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) invites you…
GPSA On-Farm Grain Storage Workshop
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is delivering a series of Grain Storage Workshops, in conjunction with Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project, to provide information and resources for producers on best practice on-farm grain storage. The free workshops are being held in late March 2023 from the Yorke Peninsula to the Murraylands…
Ag-Ri-Silience
Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
GPSA On-Farm Grain Storage Workshop
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is delivering a series of Grain Storage Workshops, in conjunction with Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project, to provide information and resources for producers on best practice on-farm grain storage. The free workshops are being held in late March 2023 from the Yorke Peninsula to the Murraylands…
Ag Institute: 2023 Student Compendium Launch meeting
AIA SA is launching the 2023 Student Compendium. The compendium working group & interns have been busy working on the 3rd edition of the very successful & highly regarded student compendium & this meeting will provide the platform for its 2023 launch & look into the future communications. Our key note presentation is from Sue…
GPSA On-Farm Grain Storage Workshops
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is delivering a series of Grain Storage Workshops, in conjunction with Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project, to provide information and resources for producers on best practice on-farm grain storage. The free workshops are being held in late March 2023 from the Yorke Peninsula to the Murraylands…
Building Resilient Crops
Joel Williams is an independent consultant plant and soil health educator who has extensive practical experience in Australia, UK and Canada where he is based. Following a year of heavy foliar disease pressure, resulting the breakdown of many fungicide regimes, Joel will share how to help our crops be less reliant on fungicides and insecticides…
Filling Feed Gaps Workshop
Naracoorte Showgrounds Smith Street, Naracoorte, SABuild your skills and understanding of hay and silage production with: Special guest speaker, silage guru, Frank Mickan, FJM Agricultural Services Presentation of the feed test results from this season…
Managing Your Ewe and Lamb Nutrition for Optimal Performance
Join WoTL for the Managing Your Ewe and Lamb Nutrition for Optimal Performance Workshop with Colin Trengrove this April. This interactive workshop will focus on some of the key principles of managing your sheep’s nutritional requirements whilst maintaining soil cover and preventing soil erosion. The workshop builds on the 2022 Managing Your Ewe Nutrition learnings, but…
Understanding Your Soils
Venue TBA Willalooka, SAJoin WoTL for an introductory workshop on understanding your soil, presented by Amanda Schapel of PIRSA. The day will cover: What makes healthy soil? Methods to assess soil physical, chemical,…
Building Resilient Crops
Wudinna & Districts Telecentre , AustraliaJoel Williams is an independent consultant plant and soil health educator who has extensive practical experience in Australia, UK and Canada where he is based. Following a year of heavy foliar disease pressure, resulting the breakdown of many fungicide regimes, Joel will share how to help our crops be less reliant on fungicides and insecticides…
Ag-Ri-Silience
Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
Managing Your Ewe and Lamb Nutrition for Optimal Performance
Join WoTL for the Managing Your Ewe and Lamb Nutrition for Optimal Performance Workshop with Colin Trengrove this April. This interactive workshop will focus on some of the key principles of managing your sheep’s nutritional requirements whilst maintaining soil cover and preventing soil erosion. The workshop builds on the 2022 Managing Your Ewe Nutrition learnings, but…
Understanding Your Soils – Palmer
Join WoTL for an introductory workshop on understanding your soil, presented by Amanda Schapel from PIRSA. The day will cover: What makes healthy soil? Methods to assess soil physical, chemical, and biological health Reading a soil test report and understanding what it means for your farm Soil carbon and a discussion on carbon farming Microbiome…
Emergency Animal Disease Workshop
Industry leaders and professionals servicing the agricultural industries businesses will be impacted in an emergency animal disease (EAD) response, but for those prepared there may be opportunities to maintain a level of business continuity. Livestock SA, supported by the Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) invites you…
Regenerate Rural Women
At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
What’s Driving Your Season?
What's driving your season? ️ Climate forecasts, adaptations & managing risks for farming in the #LimestoneCoast. Join us for a FREE workshop covering the Limestone Coast 2023 seasonal weather forecast and climate update. Leading SA climate and weather experts Darren Ray (Environment SA) and Dr Peter Hayman (Department of Primary Industries and Regions/SARDI) along with farmer and…
PIEFA Conference 2023
Realm Hotel 18 National Circult, Barton, ACTThe 2023 PIEFA Conference will bring together leaders from industry, government and education to present and workshop with our community on; Growing the NextGen of Food and Fibre Education. It's…
Ag-Ri-Silience
Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
Regenerate Rural Women
Beerenberg Farm - The Conservatory 2106 Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf, SAAt the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
Ag-Ri-Silience
Venue TBA Willalooka, SAGet subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project. The program will help you and your staff: Improve your financial literacy and,…
Natural Capital Accounting Field Day
Environmental markets are set to take off across Australia, and Landcare Farming and Accounting for Nature are helping producers get a head start with their Natural Capital Accounting Field Days. Environmental accounting provides standardised, quantifiable assessments of the physical state of environmental assets, including soils, native vegetation, and wildlife. These measures can be used to…
Regenerate Rural Women
At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
MFMG & GSSA Carbon without the Jargon Workshop
Venue TBA Willalooka, SASave the date for the MFMG and GSSA Carbon without the Jargon: Deciphering carbon farming in the Limestone Coast A workshop to de-mystify carbon farming and provide a forum to interact…
Climate Essentials for Farmers
Express your interest now to attend the Climate Essentials Workshop, a unique opportunity brought to you by Farmers For Climate Action and the Australian National University. This online workshop is designed specifically for Australian farmers who want to increase their resilience to climate change and understand agri-politics. With world-leading scientists providing talks and answering your…
Regenerate Rural Women
At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
2023 Future Drought Fund Science to Practice Forum
The Future Drought Fund’s annual Science to Practice Forum brings together farmers, researchers, government, industry and the community to explore the innovative tools and practices helping our regions prepare for future drought. The forum also showcases the work of the Future Drought Fund’s 8 Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs located around the country.
Building drought-resilient horticulture and viticulture businesses
Join the SA Drought Hub for an enjoyable afternoon of networking and knowledge at the Barmera Club, followed by dinner on us. With a focus on horticulture and viticulture, Peter Hayman (South Australian Research Development Institute) and John Gladigau (ifarmwell) and will discuss how farms and communities can prepare for dry conditions and build their business and…
De-carbonising the Grains Industry
Join the SA Drought Hub for an enjoyable evening of networking and knowledge at the Rising Sun Hotel, Auburn for dinner on us. Our changing climate has increased pressure on the agriculture industry to become more environmentally sustainable. Hear from: Emma McInerney (Northern and Yorke Landscape Board and AgExcellence Alliance) about how producers can benchmark and reduce…
Preparing your livestock enterprise for dry times
Join the SA Drought Hub for a valuable morning of networking and knowledge at the Kimba Gateway Hotel, followed by lunch on us. Dr Hannah Griffiths is bringing together a team of experts to discuss the hub’s projects on Filling Feed Gaps, Improving the climate resilience of the Australian sheep industry, and PODS (Pasture Optimisation for Drought Solutions).…
GRDC Farm Business Update
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.
EP Soil Acidity Webinar
Maybe you have done some liming and you aren't sure if that is enough to elevate your soil pH? Join online discussion with Dr Ruby Hume and Josh Telfer as they discuss acidity on the EP with the latest results from the recent soil acidity monitoring, and where your applied lime is now sitting in…
Winter Beef Snapshot
Providing graziers with decisional support tools/economics on seasonal health and production issues to support graziers to hear today-use tomorrow, or trial on-farm around; Seasonal Herd health – grass tetany, weak calf syndrome / calving difficulties, Cow & heifer nutrition in winter with 2022’s poor quality hay & silage, Seaweed trials to reduce methane emissions, Cattle…
UNFS Regional Soils Conference
Come along to the inaugural Regional Soils Conference on the 21st of June. This day has been organised with farmers in mind, addressing all things soil management. Stay tuned to find out more about our stellar list of industry based presenters.
GRDC National Grower Group Network Forums
Come along and contribute your suggestions for future GRDC investments in research, development, and extension.
GRDC National Grower Network Forum
Come along and contribute your suggestions for futureGRDC investments in research, development, and extension.
GRDC Farm Business Update
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.
GRDC Farm Business Update
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.
GRDC Farm Business Update
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.
Business EDGE Workshop
BusinessEDGE is a two-day workshop designed to enhance producer knowledge and skills in basic financial and business management to improve business efficiency and profitability. Attending this workshop will help you to: Develop your financial knowledge and business understanding Understand where your business is performing well and where it can be improved Better understand how your…
Hyper Yielding Crops: SA harvest Results and Awards
What did HYC teach us in 2022 and who were the 2022 HYC Award winners for the region?
GGA Forum 23
Join us at Forum23, GGA's flagship event designed to connect the GGA network with the wider industry. Held every two-years, GGA Forum builds vital cross-industry links and forges opportunities for the GGA network groups to engage with industry to shape the future of agriculture. Delegates can expect valuable networking time, topical discussions and information exchange…
Filling Feed Gaps – Prepare for Spring
Get prepared and informed to make the final decisions for producing top quality silage and hay Delivered by experienced pasture and fodder consultant Phil Shannon Grazing plans, triggers and timing of farm operations Farmer question and answer on your plans, tips and troubles for this spring Registrations essential by Monday, 31 July 2023
UNFS Annual Members Expo
The Annual UNFS Members Expo 2023 - showcasing relevant information, technology and demos for the region.
IFarmwell work-life balance workshop
Big crops and rain delays meant the 2022-23 harvest was a long one. Then, all of a sudden, seeding for the 2023 season was upon us. There wasn’t much time to relax and recharge for the season ahead. If this sounds like your experience, and you’ve started to consider how you can create a sustainable…
Truck and machinery safety workshop
Cleve Sporting Facilities 5 South Tce, Cleve, SAEyre Peninsula producers operating heavy vehicles and who drive agricultural machinery on public roads can learn more about road access, safety, maintenance and compliance at a series of workshops in…
Truck and machinery safety workshop
Eyre Peninsula primary producers accessing public roads with heavy vehicles or agricultural vehicles and combinations are invited to learn more about regulations, road safety, maintenance and compliance at a series of workshops happening in August. The interactive workshops, hosted by Grain Producers SA with the support of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), will feature…
Truck and machinery safety workshop
Eyre Peninsula producers operating heavy vehicles and who drive agricultural machinery on public roads can learn more about road access, safety, maintenance and compliance at a series of workshops in August. The interactive workshops, hosted by Grain Producers SA with the support of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), will feature practical demonstrations for producers…
AUASA’s Growing the Future 2023
The Adelaide University Agricultural Students’ Association (AUASA) invites you to attend our premier event for youth in agriculture, Growing the Future 2023. AUASA is a non-for-profit organisation governed by the Agricultural Science students at the University of Adelaide. On Thursday 10th August 2023, Growing the Future will be held in the William Magarey Room at…
2023 Thriving Women Conference
TW2023 is the premier conference event to secure a sustainable future for women living and working in agriculture and associated industries. This years theme, Growing and Inspiring Women Connected through Agriculture, will focus on the critical role women play in the day-today operation of primary production, natural resource management and rural communities. Additionally, women also play…
AG KI Conference
Join us for the 2023 Agriculture Kangaroo Island Conference, featuring: Bonnie Skinner - CEO Sheep Producers Australia Warren Davies - Unbreakable Farmer Cam Nicholson - Regen Ag, isn't it what good farmers are doing anyway? Jack England - how technology makes farming easier and more profitable Robert Herrmann - Ag markets, where are we, how…
Climate Tools & Forecasting
Pretoria Hotel 50 Randall St, Mannum, SAExplore new climate forecast tools and learn practical ways for decision making for your farm. The workshop will be facilitated by Peter Hayman from SARDI, Barry Mudge from Barry Mudge Consulting and Tony Craddock from Pinion Advisory. Joining them will be Michaela Alexander and Claire Yeo from the Bureau of Meteorology. This workshop is sponsored…
Improving grain legume production in the mallee
Mallee Farm Rosey Pine Road, Pinnaroo, SAGrowing better grain legumes in acid soils, sandy soils and dealing with weeds This year's Crop Walk will take us on a tour of several paddocks where we will cover the top issues affecting grain legume production in the Mallee. This includes: A visit to the grain legume demo site with Michael Moodie to see…
An introduction to breeding and feeding sheep to maximise profit
BredWell FedWell (BWFW) is a practical, one-day introductory workshop on how productivity and profitability can be improved through good breeding and feeding over the livestock production cycle, with a specific focus on profit drivers. Producers can use the outcomes of the workshop to develop a genetics and nutrition regime suited to their environment and markets to boost…
GRDC Grains Research Update
Keith Institute Keith, SA, AustraliaThe GRDC Grains Research Update events are for agronomists, consultants, researchers and growers to hear and discuss the latest in research with their peers, about application of new and relevant…
Growing SA
Highly experienced independent farm consultant agri-strategist and author and author, Dr Kate Burke, will headline a jam-packed one-day program for Growing SA on August 30, 2023. Growing SA’s Event Partner for this year’s conference is Alvan Blanch Australia, while the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA is a platinum sponsor. Growing SA will be…
Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group Crop Walk
AIR EP Trial sites that will be visited include : SAGIT – Crown rot management with speaker Marg Evans Future Drought Fund – Dry saline land Future Drought Fund – Pasture optimization for drought demo with speaker David Peck
Frost & Drought – Managing the Mind & Money
This workshop will introduce tools to manage the financial and mental load that comes with the uncertainty and stress of farming in a late season frost prone zone. Your toolbox will include: Tools for Mind Management Tools for turning uncertainty into possibilities Tools for proactively managing the financial implications Registration is essential.
The Dirt on Carbon Farming: Insights from Industry Leaders
Joining our keynote speaker Professor Richard Eckard for a panel discussion will be Natasha Greenwood of Commonwealth Bank and James Wright of Paroo Pastoral. Carbon farming discussions in the agriculture sector can range from claims of rivers of gold, through to farmers being locked into restrictive long-term contracts and emerging market access risks. To help cut through some…
2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium
Swan River Hotel 1 Epsom Avenue, Ascot, WAThe 2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium is an annual event hosted by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA) in collaboration with the University of Sydney. This year's event will…
2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium
The 2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium is an annual event hosted by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA) in collaboration with the University of Sydney. This year's event will be held in Perth, WA, on the back of the state's two bumper harvests, presenting a tangible opportunity for inter-state knowledge sharing. The PA Symposium…
Regenerate Rural Women
At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
Sandy Soils Masterclass
Whether you're an expert in soil management or just starting to explore the fascinating world of agriculture, this is an event you don't want to miss. Join us at one of our three locations over three dates for an engaging and informative day dedicated to understanding and optimizing sandy soils. With a team of distinguished…
Sandy Soils Masterclass
Whether you're an expert in soil management or just starting to explore the fascinating world of agriculture, this is an event you don't want to miss. Join us at one of our three locations over three dates for an engaging and informative day dedicated to understanding and optimizing sandy soils. With a team of distinguished…
Sandy Soils Masterclass
Whether you're an expert in soil management or just starting to explore the fascinating world of agriculture, this is an event you don't want to miss. Join us at one of our three locations over three dates for an engaging and informative day dedicated to understanding and optimizing sandy soils. With a team of distinguished…
Harvester Set Up Forum
Grain growers are invited to participate in one of a series of 2023 GRDC Harvester Forums to be held in the lead-up to harvest 2023. Hear from industry experts and local growers on the integration of harvest weed seed control (HWSC) options, harvester fire prevention, accurate measurement/management of harvest losses, and harvest storage. The forum…
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Nuffield National Conference
Our National Conference is the highlight of the Nuffield calendar. It is the main meeting point for scholars, investors and the broader agricultural industry and is a high-profile forum for the announcement of newly selected scholars and public presentation of returning scholar research. Following COVID19 delays, the stoic 2020 and 2021 Nuffield Scholars from across…
NSS Spring Crop Walk
Join leading farmers from across Australia participating on a SA tour and hear from Rabobank analyst Vitor Cacula Pisoia on the outlook for fertiliser and chemical input costs. Followed by a district tour visiting trials with industry experts Sam Trengove and Dr Chris McDonough on the following: Nitrogen banking and sulfur movement Sandhill seeps and…
GRDC Grower Forum
Clare Oval Main North Road, Clare, SASARDI Minnipa Ag Centre Annual Field Day
Join growers, consultants, researchers and industry representatives for the annual Minnipa Agricultural Centre field day. Hear from expert speakers including Nigel Wilhelm, Steve Henry and Navneet Aggarwal on a range of topics including: nitrogen cycling soil carbon national variety trials (NVT) and plant breeding calcareous soils saline soils seed priming electronic identification (eID) and e-bales…
GRDC Grower Forum
Commercial Hotel Jamestown, AustraliaGrain Legume Crop Walk & Risk Management Workshop
Helping maximise farming system benefits from grain legumes in the SA Mallee. Topics: The Grain Legume Spoke site has been moved to Coomandook. Assessment of Faba Bean and Lentil crop responses to different trace elements across variable soil types, a mid-slope, and rocky flat within the same paddock. Demonstration of risk pre-emergent herbicide use on…
Riverland Field Days
The Riverland Field Days is the Riverland’s premier agricultural and horticultural showcase event that offers tremendous opportunities for businesses and an enriching experience for customers. With its diverse range of exhibitors and activities, the Field Days present a wealth of resources, products, and services that cater to a wide variety of interests and needs. From…
Conversation on Climate Change
Join Gawler Environment Centre for a ‘kitchen table’ style conversation to discuss what can and should be done to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. The Community Climate Conversations project is a joint initiative facilitated by the Conservation Council and South Australians for Climate Action and sponsored by the Department of Environment and Water. Anyone can…
Soil Biology Forum
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Business EDGE Workshop
BusinessEDGE is a two-day workshop designed to enhance producer knowledge and skills in basic financial and business management to improve business efficiency and profitability. Attending this workshop will help you to: Develop your financial knowledge and business understanding Understand where your business is performing well and where it can be improved Better understand how your…
Soil Biology Forum
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Pulse and Frost Field Day
Location TBA Tooligie Hill, SARegenerate Rural Women
At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
UNFS Eastern Sticky Beak Day
Canola profitability, a break crop in the Upper North? Dustin Berryman, Northern Ag Pulse legume and Intercropping trials, Sarah Day, SARDI Heat, drought and chilling stress management for lower rainfall cropping systems, Dr Peter Anderson & Dr Crystal Sweetman, Flinders University
Yorke Peninsula Field Days
Established in 1894 the Yorke Peninsula Field Days are acknowledged as the oldest in Australia. The three day biennial event has a major focus on agriculture and the future with extensive displays of the latest agriculture machinery and equipment, technology, information and services on a 30 hectare static display site area The event program includes…
Livestock Nutrition for all Seasons
Topics and speakers: Managing minerals with Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting Influence of minerals on livestock production and health Managing minerals during spring and summer and preparing for drier times Seaweed supplementation in beef cattle with Dr Mariana Caetano, University of Adelaide Learnings and findings from the methane emission reduction in livestock trials Exposing…
GRDC Grains Research Update – exploring late weed control tactics, resistance testing and snail managment
Chris Davey – YP Ag and WeedSmart Agronomist Chris will bring his extensive experience to cover off on late season weed control tactics to tidy up that late ryegrass; target those late germinating broadleaves in cereals. Chris will also explore the growing role of resistance testing as a management tool. Kym Perry – SARDI Entomology…
MNHRZ Spring Field Day
This day which supports grain growers, hay producers, and livestock farmers will commence at the Frost Learning Centre, Sod Hut Road Farrell Flat at 9:00 am and then will continue onto The Navan Hay Shed at Giles Corner via the trials at Merilden. Our Lunchtime session which includes our AGM will start at 12:00 with…
Optimising livestock nutrition & feeding systems – seasonal update
Come to a discussion day on animal health and feeding, reclaiming Mallee seeps, forage shrubs and when and how to do a biosecurity plan. 9:30AM-10:15AM | Chris McDonough, Insight Extension for Agriculture Managing grazing pressures on mixed farms – how to best utilise crop residues without compromising groundcover The fit for stock containment and drought…
Ag Institute of Australia SA
Development of young professionals in the Ag Industry is imperative to our success Dr Kathy Ophel Keller (ex SARDI) has mentored dozens of young professionals through various roles in industry - listen to her experiences AIA Compendium Project Officer and Student Award Recipient Emily Chambers will present her acceptance speech AIA Compendium Communications and Social…
MFMG & SAGDA Combined Crop Walk
Come along for a full day of crop walks and machinery inspections spread across two states: Padthaway and Bordertown in the Limestone Coast and Kaniva in Victoria's western Wimmera. Locations: Site 1: Durum Trial, Edwards Rd, Padthaway Site 2: SPANLIFT Shed SITE Padthaway/Bordertown Road, Padthaway Site 3: Wise Machinery Dealership Dukes Hwy Bordertown Site 4:…
Improving Production on Sandy Soils Update
The Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan and the Coorong District and Tatiara District Councils, with support from MFMG are hosting an Improving Production on Sandy Soils Update - Willalooka The event will promote project outcomes from; Meat and Livestock Australia funded project ‘Upper South East Sandy Soils - let's make the bucket bigger. Improving feed…
Regenerate Rural Women
At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…
GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops and Pulse Agronomy Annual Field Day SA
MFMG is collaborating with FAR Australia and its other collaborators and invites you to attend the 2023 SA Crop Technology Centre Field Day featuring the GRDC investments: Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) and Pulse Agronomy. To find out more click here.
Making effective soil and fertiliser decisions in grazing systems
Topics Nutrient considerations in grazing systems - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices Other constraint considerations and soil sampling - Dr Melissa Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Soil result interpretation and decision making - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices and Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Farm Visit Soil pit inspection - ID and discuss constraints and options for…
2023 National Conference
The National Farmers’ Federation National Conference is the pre-eminent event for Australia’s farm sector – bringing farm leaders, agribusiness and government together in our nation’s capital. This year’s theme is ‘Australia to the World’ as we look at Australia’s role in feeding the world, our trading relationships, and our global leadership in sustainability and innovation.
NFF National Conference
The National Farmers’ Federation National Conference is the pre-eminent event for Australia’s farm sector – bringing farm leaders, agribusiness and government together in our nation’s capital. This year’s theme is ‘Australia to the World’ as we look at Australia’s role in feeding the world, our trading relationships, and our global leadership in sustainability and innovation.
Making effective soil and fertiliser decisions in grazing systems
Topics Nutrient considerations in grazing systems - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices Other constraint considerations and soil sampling - Dr Melissa Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Soil result interpretation and decision making - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices, and Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Farm Visit Soil pit inspection - ID and discuss constraints and options…
LevelUp – from family farm to family business
This is an initial theory workshop which will be followed by three full-day coaching sessions over the next six months. Cost to producers is $220 per business which includes a 30% discount provided by MLA and support from Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia.
APEN Conference
The Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) is proud to announce its next conference will be held in Launceston, Tasmania from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 November 2023. This is the premier international event for rural and community advisory practitioners, researchers, policy makers, academics and others involved in extension and education. APEN 2023 provides you with an…
FARM HR: Creating employers of choice (online workshop)
This practical interactive online workshop series has been developed for those: • in farm businesses that currently employ • who will be employing in the future • who have family members who are working within their farm business. These workshops will update knowledge and provide reassurance that you are doing the right thing with your…
GRDC Grains Research Update
The GRDC Grains Research Update events are for agronomists, consultants, researchers and growers to hear and discuss the latest in research with their peers, about application of new and relevant information to local farming systems.
Strong Foundations
This personal development workshop gives you a greater insight into behaviour, the common mistakes we make when stressed and the strategies to apply to remain resourceful. Discover how a small shift in understanding and perception can have significant benefits to how we connect, communicate and back ourselves. BENEFITS Gain greater insight into yourself and others,…