Upcoming Events

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 Peter Hayman – SARDI Effective decision making and risk management is an essential component for any farm business. Peter provides insights from the nitrogen sub-project of…

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 industry, the opportunities it offers and to encourage the next generation to engage at a grassroots level within the industry. Inspire3d by the highly successful…

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, reduce internal conflicts, nurture the next generation of leaders, and develop a shared family vision for the future. Specific Objectives This workshop will enable participants…

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 into the future. The workshop will cover: Goal setting and strategic planning Business structures Decision making processes – farm boards Farm policies Risk management Finding…

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 responsibilities, as you may be as liable as any director on the board. This workshop aims to enable small and family business owners to grasp…

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 tags - the good, the bad and the rest. Bring your eID tags (especially those that have not worked!) applicator and reader if you have one. This…

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 by the Mulloon Institute's Lance Mudgeway, a WA-based hydrologist with a wealth of experience working with landholders to restore and rehabilitate natural water flows to…

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 assessing landscape function explore landscape rehydration options. Presented by the Mulloon Institute's Lance Mudgeway, a WA-based hydrologist with a wealth of experience working with landholders…

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 a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. She is one of Australia’s leading experts on spray drift, application risk management and chemical use best practice. Mary…

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 wanting to learn more about regenerative land management or share their experiences. The event will begin with presentations from Alejandro and Colin, each sharing their…

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 a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. She is one of Australia’s leading experts on spray drift, application risk management and chemical use best practice. Mary…

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 a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. She is one of Australia’s leading experts on spray drift, application risk management and chemical use best practice. Mary…

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 a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. She is one of Australia’s leading experts on spray drift, application risk management and chemical use best practice. Mary…

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 transitioning your business, now is the time to start having the conversation. This workshop will enable participants to: Understand what Succession involves for families in…

 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 and what should we be looking at as we rebuild numbers ‘Another late break’ Q & A Lunch is provided

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 carbon conversation and provide practical insights into how carbon and emissions relate to the everyday decisions made on-farm. The workshop will cover; The carbon cycle…

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 techniques to protect your own wellbeing—because supporting others effectively starts with taking care of yourself. IMPORTANT NOTE: This workshop is strictly for those service providers…

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 the new dashboard, how to access it and the array of previous and real time weather and soil data you can access for free from…

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 members. Stakeholders and industry professionals will be charged $30 to attend.

Information session focused on lime and fertiliser application on crop and pasture. Come along if you are interested in learning more about pH and nutrient variability in your soils, and how variable rate technology can benefit your business. Speakers: David Oddie (Precision Ag). Getting the data right (Best soil sampling methods). Squib Group Farms Jack Altschwager…

With PIRSA’s Amanda Schapel and Soil and Land’s Ed Scott, participants will be walked through two soil pits of two different soil types – loam over clay and deep sand over clay – to outline the importance of different management practices according to soil type. Learn: - The fundamentals of soil health - The importance…

Are you curious about how carbon farming can revolutionise your agricultural practices and benefit your business? Come along for a free workshop to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz term and explain emissions reduction. What you’ll learn: · What is carbon farming? Understand the concept and…

This event will have the Annual meeting formalities, including election of the division executive. Sponsored by Primary Producers SA, CEO Caroline Rhodes will give an industry update, including wish list heading into the State Election next year. Supper will be provided from 8.30pm at the event, and drinks will be able to be purchased at…