Upcoming Events

2023 Thriving Women Conference

Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga, NSW

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…

AG KI Conference

Kingscote Town Hall , Australia

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…

Climate Tools & Forecasting

Pretoria Hotel 50 Randall St, Mannum, SA

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…

Improving grain legume production in the mallee

Mallee Farm Rosey Pine Road, Pinnaroo, SA

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…

An introduction to breeding and feeding sheep to maximise profit

Pepper Well Poll Merinos 84 North Rhine Road, Keyneton, SA

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…

GRDC Grains Research Update

Keith Institute Keith, SA, Australia

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.

$30

Growing SA

Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Highly experienced independent farm consultant agri-strategist and author and author, Dr Kate Burke, will headline a jam-packed one-day program for Growing SA on August 30, 2023. Growing SA’s Event Partner for this year’s conference is Alvan Blanch Australia, while the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA is a platinum sponsor. Growing SA will be…

Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group Crop Walk

Venue TBA Booleroo Centre, SA

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

Frost & Drought – Managing the Mind & Money

Mintaro Football Club Leasingham Road, Mintaro, SA

This workshop will introduce tools to manage the financial and mental load that comes with the uncertainty and stress of farming in a late season frost prone zone. Your toolbox will include: Tools for Mind Management Tools for turning uncertainty into possibilities Tools for proactively managing the financial implications Registration is essential.

The Dirt on Carbon Farming: Insights from Industry Leaders

National Wine Centre Cnr Hackney Road & Botanic Road, Adelaide, SA

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…

2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium

Swan River Hotel 1 Epsom Avenue, Ascot, WA

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…

2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium

Swan River Hotel 1 Epsom Avenue, Ascot, WA

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…

Event Series Regenerate Rural Women

Regenerate Rural Women

Borderdowns Tintinara Football Club Coonalpyn, SA

At the heart of rural and regional communities, and especially during time of disruption and crisis, women keep compassion and connection flowing. Wearing multiple hats and all too frequently prioritising other’s needs ahead of their own, women give so much but rarely take time out for themselves. Regenerate Rural Women is an opportunity to step…

$165

Sandy Soils Masterclass

Venue TBA Booleroo Centre, SA

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…

Sandy Soils Masterclass

Venue TBA Booleroo Centre, SA

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…

Sandy Soils Masterclass

Venue TBA Booleroo Centre, SA

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…

Harvester Set Up Forum

Greg Durrant's Farm 791 Georgetown Huddleston Road, Huddleston, SA

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…

Nuffield National Conference

Pan Pacific 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA

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…

GRDC Grower Forum

Balaklava Sports Club 7 Werocata Rd, Balaklava, SA, Australia

NSS Spring Crop Walk

NSS Spring Crop Walk 507 Commons Road, Bute, SA

Join leading farmers from across Australia participating on a SA tour and hear from Rabobank analyst Vitor Cacula Pisoia on the outlook for fertiliser and chemical input costs. Followed by a district tour visiting trials with industry experts Sam Trengove and Dr Chris McDonough on the following: Nitrogen banking and sulfur movement Sandhill seeps and…

GRDC Grower Forum

Clare Oval Main North Road, Clare, SA

SARDI Minnipa Ag Centre Annual Field Day

Minnipa Agricultural Centre 2226 McKenzie Road, Minnipa, SA, Australia

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…

Free

GRDC Grower Forum

Commercial Hotel Jamestown, Australia

Grain Legume Crop Walk & Risk Management Workshop

Coomandook SA, Australia

Helping maximise farming system benefits from grain legumes in the SA Mallee. Topics: The Grain Legume Spoke site has been moved to Coomandook. Assessment of Faba Bean and Lentil crop responses to different trace elements across variable soil types, a mid-slope, and rocky flat within the same paddock. Demonstration of risk pre-emergent herbicide use on…

Free

Riverland Field Days

Riverland Field Day Site 52 Field Day Drive, Barmera, SA, Australia

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…

Conversation on Climate Change

Gawler Environment Centre 8 Main North Road, Gawler, SA

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…