Upcoming Events

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…