Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE 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…

The South Australian grain industry is a major economic driver of the State’s economy, contributing billions of dollars each year to Gross State Product and employing tens of thousands of…

Come along to hear about the latest research results from AIR EP projects and what it means for the 2025 growing season. What’s our current soil water status? Is it worth considering the seasonal forecast for 2025? What did we learn from 2024? What should our N strategy be for 2025? How should I approach…

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The workshop includes accreditation for delivering PREDICTA® B – the DNA-based soil testing service which enables growers to identify the soilborne pathogens posing greatest risk to their farm, along with PREDICTA® rNod – the DNA-based soil test for nitrogen-fixing rhizobia in pulses. The course includes: Introduction to cereal root disease and DNA soilborne disease tests Expert local…

Lucerne Australia is partnering with Livestock SA and the SA Drought Hub to provide a community breakfast open to all growers, join us for breakfast or for the day.  

Growers, advisers, industry representatives and researchers are invited to the 2025 Acid Soils workshop, which will explore the State based progress and strategies for the best practice management of surface and subsurface acidity. As part of 2022-25 GRDC Soil Acidity project (UOA2206-009RTX ) for the Southern Region, we are holding a national soil acidity meeting.…

Local Beyond the Paddock BBQ organised by Parawa Ag Bureau to support local farmers come together and support each other in the midst of tough season. BBQ provided, please bring your own salads.  Some softdrink will be available.

Are you looking to optimise soil fertility and make informed nutrient decisions that boost your crop and pastures? Join us for a 'back to basics' hands-on facilitated learning workshop focussed on soil health and nutrient management. Designed for farmers, early career agricultural advisors or those just wanting to sharpen their skills, this workshop will help…

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting best practice spray workshops across South Australia's cropping regions to enhance education and promote best practice. The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including renowned spray expert Bill Gordon.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting best practice spray workshops across South Australia's cropping regions to enhance education and promote best practice. The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including renowned spray expert Bill Gordon.

Join us for a one-day workshop designed to equip women connected to farming (in both key and support roles), with practical tools and strategies needed to navigate tough seasons. This workshop will explore the impact of current seasonal conditions, provide practical decision-making frameworks, and offer insights on managing stress in business.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting best practice spray workshops across South Australia's cropping regions to enhance education and promote best practice. The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including renowned spray expert Bill Gordon.

Join Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting, and Hannah Griffiths, SA Drought Hub for a mix of technical information, a paddock walk to develop your practical skills, and a facilitated discussion on key challenges and strategies for dry season pasture management. The day will looking at decision making and planning to help you get ahead…

Precision Ag: How can I make it work for me as a producer? Topics include: Introduction to Precision Ag Precision ag applications and its impacts to your profitablility Data Layers and how to use it Practical demonstrations

Join GrainGrowers for this upcoming Grain Marketing and Risk Management workshops. GrainGrowers has commissioned the experts at Lachstock to deliver a curriculum based on grower feedback, designed to build on growers’ knowledge and expand your understanding of navigating risk in grain contracts.

Join us for an informal BBQ at the Brukunga Hall—a chance to relax, chat, and catch up with mates and neighbours. No formal presentations, just good company and a cook-up by the Brukunga Community Association Inc.

Dear fellow residents of Spalding & Booborowie We are excited to announce that the town of Spalding & Booborowie will be coming together for a fun-filled day of cricket, community spirit, and fundraising on the 2nd of March 2025.

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You are invited to attend this GRDC National Grower Network Forum to contribute your ideas, issues, constraints and opportunities for RD&E investments to enhance grower profitability. Also, hear from guest speaker James Hillcoat, Farm Business Management Consultant from Pinion Advisory, who will provide an update on farm business benchmarking. This free of charge forum is…

You are invited to attend this GRDC National Grower Network Forum to contribute your ideas, issues, constraints and opportunities for RD&E investments to enhance grower profitability in your local region. Also, hear from guest speaker James Hillcoat, Farm Business Management Consultant from Pinion Advisory, who will provide an update on farm business benchmarking. This free of charge…

Registration for the livestream event is free. The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date. Kelly Angel, Birchip Cropping Group  Seed quality and implications for sowing As we head into sowing 2025, growers are considering how to maximise germination and establishment. With adverse growing conditions experienced…

You are invited to attend the 2025 GRDC National Grower Network Forum at Owen to contribute your ideas, issues, constraints and opportunities for local RD&E investments to enhance grower profitability. Also, hear from guest speaker James Hillcoat, Farm Business Management Consultant from Pinion Advisory, who will provide an update on farm business benchmarking. This free of charge…

Speakers include: Bron Stedall - 'Good to great team work' Stefan Schmitt - AMEX control in lentils update'

Are you looking to optimise soil fertility and make informed nutrient decisions that boost your crop and pastures? Join Dr. Mel Fraser and Felicity Turner for a free “back to basics” hands-on facilitated learning workshop focused on soil health and nutrient management. Designed for farmers, early career agricultural advisors or those just wanting to sharpen…

AWI Woolgrowers Dinner Ram of the Year Judging Fashion Parade by Iris & Wool Stud Merino & Trade Displays

Are you a beef, sheep or goat producer? Head along to Naracoorte's MLA MeatUp Forum to learn something new, stay up-to-date with the latest on-farm research and technologies, and meet others working in the red meat industry. Speakers include: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock - 'Containment feeding - The good, the bad and the ugly' Sally Martin, Sheep MetriX -…

Join MLA for an exclusive look at what’s ahead for the sheep industry! We’ll cover flock trends, slaughter forecasts, production shifts, carcase weights, and key global market movements to help you stay informed and prepared. Equip yourself with expert insights and industry forecasts to make informed decisions in 2025.

Registration for the livestream event is free. The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date. Steve Henry, CSIRO and Ben White, Research Engineer …

Is truck ownership a good fit for your grain growing business? James considers associated costs and benefits of truck ownership for the whole business as we work through the numbers…

SANTFA welcomes you to join us to celebrate the end of an era. With the adoption of conservation farming practices, SANTFA has met its objectives in converting over 90% of…

GDRC recognise that effective communication is crucial for sharing research findings, driving innovation, and influencing industry practices. By investing in the professional development of speakers, we ensure that they are…

Come along to free workshops hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz…

Succession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business. Every family business needs to start planning for their future leadership. Whatever your planning horizon is to…

Come along to free workshops hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz…

Registration for the livestream event is free. The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date. Are you a good labour…

Join Cam Nicolson, Nicon Rural Services, Jane Gaussen, the Livestock Vet and Hannah Griffiths, SA Drought Hub for a day designed to guide you through common dry season challenges. From…

Come along to free workshops hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz…

The SPAA Precision Ag Expo, held annually in a key SA growing region, has delivered quality education and innovation in precision agriculture education to South Australian producers for over 20…

Registration for the livestream event is free. The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date. Performance reviews – how to…

Come along to free workshops hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz…

Tony Catt of Catapult Wealth kicks off the conversations you need to have, but don’t know how to start. The workshop will cover: Succession planning Off farm wealth creation Estate…

Come along to free workshops hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz…

Tony Catt of Catapult Wealth kicks off the conversations you need to have, but don’t know how to start. The workshop will cover: Succession planning Off farm wealth creation Estate…

Join us as Jeff McDonald, from RLS Agribusiness, takes you through financial and company decision making, to help you successfully take your business into the future. The workshop will cover:…

Enhance your understanding and confidence in grain marketing in South Australia. The workshop will cover a range of topics from establishing a basic grain marketing understanding to the discussing the…

In the next session of the Managing Your Farm Business series, Tony Catt of Catapult Wealth  kicks off the conversations you need to have, but don’t know how to start. The workshop…

Agenda: Guest Speaker - Matt Dalgleish, Episode 3 Bridie Ward, ALEC Livestock SA Update Registrations are required for catering purposes as dinner is included. Please note this event is free…

Join us for a one-day workshop designed to equip women connected to farming (in both key and support roles) with practical tools and strategies needed to navigate tough seasons. This…

Join the YP WoTL group for a hands on, fun workshop with Bel Ryan from Ignite Wellbeing Co. Through an interactive session we will explore some of the real life…

Registration for the livestream event is free. The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date. Insights into nitrogen decision making…

The SA Sheep Expo empowers and equips today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders. The SA Sheep Expo offers young people a platform to develop a better understanding of the sheep…

Governance refers to the structures, systems and processes concerned with ensuring an organisation’s overall direction, effectiveness, supervision (control) and accountability. Having formal governance structures assists open communication between family members,…

In the final session of the Managing Your Farm Business series, Jeff McDonald, from RLS Agribusiness, will take you through financial and company decision making, to help you successfully take your business…

As a member of a family business with a material impact on the direction and strategy of the business, it is important you know your role and meet your legal…

AgKI eID Advantage Producer Group - Session 1 Welcome to the first session of the AgKI eID Advantage Producer Group! Join us at the Wisanger Sports Club for a session on eID…

An introduction to landscape reyhydration What you can expect to learn: tips about reading and interpreting landscapes the fundamentals of water movement assessing landscape function explore landscape rehydration options. Presented…

An advanced boot camp will run for two days at Mt Victor Station What you can expect to learn: tips about reading and interpreting landscapes the fundamentals of water movement…

The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including spray expert Mary O'Brien, PIRSA and regional grower case studies presenting on their ‘best practice’ approach on farm. Mary O’Brien is…

Join Alejandro Carrillo and Colin Seis, leaders in regenerative agriculture, for a day of learning with real life examples. This workshop is for farmers, graziers, pastoralists, land managers, and anyone…

The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including spray expert Mary O'Brien, PIRSA and regional grower case studies presenting on their ‘best practice’ approach on farm. Mary O’Brien is…

The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including spray expert Mary O'Brien, PIRSA and regional grower case studies presenting on their ‘best practice’ approach on farm. Mary O’Brien is…

The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including spray expert Mary O'Brien, PIRSA and regional grower case studies presenting on their ‘best practice’ approach on farm. Mary O’Brien is…

Succession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business. Every family business needs to start planning for their future leadership. Whatever your planning horizon is to…

 eID Tech Group Session with Achieve Ag's Nathan Scott Session includes: Practical use of eID to pick the best stock Common issues and how to overcome them easily Data use…

An Introduction to carbon farming and farm emissions Curious about what carbon farming really means and how it applies to your farming operation? This introductory workshop will help demystify the…

This practical, hands-on workshop is for rural service providers supporting farmers through dry times. You’ll walk away with tools to navigate tough conversations, strategies to assist decision-making under pressure, and…

Two years in development, Leet Wilksch from AgByte has developed a new data dashboard for the weather station soil probe network on Kangaroo Island. Come along for a demonstration on…

Agenda: Guest Speaker - Mark Inglis, Thomas Foods Livestock SA Update Registrations are required for catering purposes as dinner is included. Please note this event is free for Livestock SA…