Upcoming Events

Livestock producers, agribusiness and industry supporters are invited to join together to connect and learn on the current evolving livestock industry. Program features include:  

Applications are now open for AWI Breeding Leadership. Please see link below for more information on how to apply. Applications close 18/10/23.

Riskwi$e, Long Coleoptile, Herbicide Resistance, strip amelioration, strip & disc system, and local trial results. Speakers and topics include: Peter Hayman | SARDI The Risk vs Reward of time of seeding decisions in the Millewa Sam Kleeman | Plant Science Consulting Getting the best out of pre-em herbicides in different soil conditions at seeding Chris…

Riskwi$e, Long Coleoptile, Herbicide Resistance, strip amelioration, strip & disc system, and local trial results. Speakers and topics include: Peter Hayman | SARDI The Risk vs Reward of time of seeding decisions in the Millewa Sam Kleeman | Plant Science Consulting Getting the best out of pre-em herbicides in different soil conditions at seeding Chris…

Speakers and topics include: Sean  Mason | Agronomy Solutions Findings from 2023 farmer strip trials Starkey & Starick Peter Treloar | Precision Ag Troubleshooting the tech Chris McDonough | Insight Extension for Agriculture The next step onto 2024 and where to from here Fully catered - includes lunch

Riskwi$e, Long Coleoptile, Herbicide Resistance, strip amelioration, strip & disc system, and local trial results. Speakers and topics include: Peter Hayman | SARDI The Risk vs Reward of time of seeding decisions in the Millewa Sam Kleeman | Plant Science Consulting Getting the best out of pre-em herbicides in different soil conditions at seeding Michael…

Riskwi$e, Long Coleoptile, Herbicide Resistance, strip amelioration, strip & disc system, and local trial results. Speakers and topics include: Peter Hayman | SARDI The Risk vs Reward of time of seeding decisions in the Millewa Sam Kleeman | Plant Science Consulting Getting the best out of pre-em herbicides in different soil conditions at seeding Chris…

Early time of sowing in pulses  |  Dylan Bruce, SARDI GRDC funded Spiny Emex control in lentils  |  Navneet Aggarwal, SARDI FDF funded remediation of saline land  |  Stefan Schmitt, Ag Consulting & Research Farm machinery safety with electrical infrastructure  |  SA Power Networks RSVP essential

Speakers and topics include: Sean  Mason | Agronomy Solutions Findings from 2023 farmer strip trials Starkey & Starick Peter Treloar | Precision Ag Troubleshooting the tech Chris McDonough | Insight Extension for Agriculture The next step onto 2024 and where to from here Harvest Report for Lowbank Ag Bureau Fully catered - includes dinner

Speakers and topics include: Sean  Mason | Agronomy Solutions Findings from 2023 farmer strip trials Starkey & Starick Peter Treloar | Precision Ag Troubleshooting the tech Fully catered - includes lunch

Speakers and topics include: Peter Hayman | SARDI The Risk vs Reward of time of seeding decisions in the Millewa Therese McBeath | CSIRO Where do Long Coleoptiles fit in the Mallee? Kenton Porker | CSIRO Establishing canola in Mallee conditions Sarah Day | SARDI Grain legume update and findings from 2023 Sean Mason |…

A day of expert speakers and presentations on responsible spray application practices. Lunch and refreshments provided. Free for GPSA members $50 for non-GPSA members

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                                    The South East Field Days is a premier two-day agricultural event held annually in March at a purpose-built facility in the township of Lucindale, South Australia. With over 500 exhibitors the focus is on showcasing the latest…

This event is for you Coober Pedy... We promised you informative conversations and we can now share the program for the annual Cricket and Conversations event on Saturday 16 March. Five speakers will deliver topics to suit both the pastoral and local community. They will discuss everything from livestock markets, cybersecurity and championing change in…

Are you on farm, working towards succession, and looking to set your direction for the future? Kicking off in March 2024, Next Gen Breakthrough is a 3-year program developed to foster the next generation of farm managers.

Agronomists and grain growers are invited to discuss the cutting edge of disease and fungicide resistance management in a 2-day GRDC-supported workshop, brought to you by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN).

With support from “End Food Waste Australia” Dr Steven Lapidge will present on the last five years of dedication and progress towards Australia’s goal of halving food waste by 2030 (in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3). Dr Lapidge is the inaugural CEO of the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC),…

You're invited to a free 2-day workshop run by Dick Richardson to help you maximise profitability while improving pastures. The Northern and Yorke Landscape Board is hosting two 2-day workshops focussed on grazing management during the non-growing season.

The forum will gather your feedback and input into your local research and extension needs, and consider how GRDC investments could add further value. The forum will provide an update on local GRDC investments and feature Dr Gupta Vadakattu from CSIRO presenting an update on microbiology in calcareous soils, N cycling and availability in calcareous…

The forum will gather your feedback and input into your local research and extension needs, and consider how GRDC investments could add further value. The forum will provide an update on local GRDC investments and feature Dr Gupta Vadakattu from CSIRO presenting an update on calcareous soils. It will also feature an update from Dr…

The forum will gather your feedback and input into your local research and extension needs, and consider how GRDC investments could add further value. The forum will provide an update on local GRDC investments and feature Dr Kym Perry, PIRSA - Grains Entomology, who will present on snail control, covering key management strategies such as…

Come along to the Mesonet weather station information session, and hear from prominent agriculturalist Mick Faulkner on how the Mesonet can support your farming operations. The sessions will cover: Spray drift and safe spray practices (including hazardous inversions); An overview of the Mesonet infrastructure and what it does; A live demo and interactive demo which…

Come along to the Mesonet weather station information session, and hear from prominent agriculturalist Mick Faulkner on how the Mesonet can support your farming operations. The sessions will cover: Spray drift and safe spray practices (including hazardous inversions); An overview of the Mesonet infrastructure and what it does; A live demo and interactive demo which…

Come along to the Mesonet weather station information session, and hear from prominent agriculturalist Mick Faulkner on how the Mesonet can support your farming operations. The sessions will cover: Spray drift and safe spray practices (including hazardous inversions); An overview of the Mesonet infrastructure and what it does; A live demo and interactive demo which…

Come along to the Mesonet weather station information session, and hear from prominent agriculturalist Mick Faulkner on how the Mesonet can support your farming operations. The sessions will cover: Spray drift and safe spray practices (including hazardous inversions); An overview of the Mesonet infrastructure and what it does; A live demo and interactive demo which…

Come along to the Mesonet weather station information session, and hear from prominent agriculturalist Mick Faulkner on how the Mesonet can support your farming operations. The sessions will cover: Spray drift and safe spray practices (including hazardous inversions); An overview of the Mesonet infrastructure and what it does; A live demo and interactive demo which…

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 years. This year, the team will head to McLaren Vale with a bumper program showcasing how the latest in PA, robotics, and machine automation can…

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 in April and May.

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

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…

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…

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,…

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

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

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

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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