Upcoming Events

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…