Upcoming Events

The 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…

This 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…

The 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…

Both 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 highlighted, giving insight to outcomes and the patterns that created them. The day emphasizes the practical and easy to apply Grazing Naturally method. Grazing Naturally…

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 (AIR EP), topics will include: barley grass resistance annual legumes seed priming rhizoctonia sandy soils calcareous soils AgTech SA Drought Hub

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,…

MLA MeatUp Forums, first held in 2021, deliver the latest in red meat Research, Development and Adoption (RD&A) and are held throughout southern Australia. MeatUp Forums are designed by producers for beef, sheep and goat producers through the input of Regional Producer Working Groups. This means the program is purposely designed to be relevant to…

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 (AIR EP), topics will include: barley grass resistance annual legumes seed priming rhizoctonia sandy soils calcareous soils AgTech SA Drought Hub

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 (AIR EP), topics will include: barley grass resistance annual legumes seed priming rhizoctonia sandy soils calcareous soils AgTech SA Drought Hub

Learn how to: Identify and describe your soil profile soil testing methods how soil health can affect livestock nutrition

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Inspiring leadership event to connect, learn + laugh. Guest speakers and intro to 8 amazing leaders changing the face of agriculture daily.  

Header Demolition Derby Down Under - Modified Tractor Pull AFJSA - V8 Superboats and much more!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Build 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 and lessons learnt Feed test insights from Pip Houghton, Animal Production Consultant, Thomas Elder Consulting Strategies for improving the quality of silage and hay Grazing…

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…

Join 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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The 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 a 2-day conference that will include keynote presentations, interactive workshops, lightning presentations, panel and Q&A sessions. Educators will discover practical tips and information to confidently…

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,…

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,…

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…

Save 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 with and learn from experts in the carbon sector.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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).…

The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.

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…

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…

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.  

Come along and contribute your suggestions for future GRDC investments in research, development, and extension.

Come along and contribute your suggestions for futureGRDC investments in research, development, and extension.

The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.

The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.

The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.

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…

What did HYC teach us in 2022 and who were the 2022 HYC Award winners for the region?

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

The Annual UNFS Members Expo 2023 - showcasing relevant information, technology and demos for the region.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Explore 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…

Growing 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…

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…

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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