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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…

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Canola profitability, a break crop in the Upper North? Dustin Berryman, Northern Ag Pulse legume and Intercropping trials, Sarah Day, SARDI Heat, drought and chilling stress management for lower rainfall cropping systems, Dr Peter Anderson & Dr Crystal Sweetman, Flinders University

Topics and speakers: Managing minerals with Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting Influence of minerals on livestock production and health Managing minerals during spring and summer and preparing for drier times Seaweed supplementation in beef cattle with Dr Mariana Caetano, University of Adelaide Learnings and findings from the methane emission reduction in livestock trials Exposing…

Chris Davey – YP Ag and WeedSmart Agronomist Chris will bring his extensive experience to cover off on late season weed control tactics to tidy up that late ryegrass; target those late germinating broadleaves in cereals. Chris will also explore the growing role of resistance testing as a management tool. Kym Perry – SARDI Entomology…

This day which supports grain growers, hay producers, and livestock farmers will commence at the Frost Learning Centre, Sod Hut Road Farrell Flat at 9:00 am and then will continue onto The Navan Hay Shed at Giles Corner via the trials at Merilden. Our Lunchtime session which includes our AGM will start at 12:00 with…

Come to a discussion day on animal health and feeding, reclaiming Mallee seeps, forage shrubs and when and how to do a biosecurity plan. 9:30AM-10:15AM | Chris McDonough, Insight Extension for Agriculture Managing grazing pressures on mixed farms – how to best utilise crop residues without compromising groundcover The fit for stock containment and drought…

Development of young professionals in the Ag Industry is imperative to our success Dr Kathy Ophel Keller (ex SARDI) has mentored dozens of young professionals through various roles in industry - listen to her experiences AIA Compendium Project Officer and Student Award Recipient Emily Chambers will present her acceptance speech AIA Compendium Communications and Social…

Come along for a full day of crop walks and machinery inspections spread across two states: Padthaway and Bordertown in the Limestone Coast and Kaniva in Victoria's western Wimmera. Locations: Site 1: Durum Trial, Edwards Rd, Padthaway Site 2: SPANLIFT Shed SITE Padthaway/Bordertown Road, Padthaway Site 3: Wise Machinery Dealership Dukes Hwy Bordertown Site 4:…

The Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan and the Coorong District and Tatiara District Councils, with support from MFMG are hosting an Improving Production on Sandy Soils Update - Willalooka The event will promote project outcomes from; Meat and Livestock Australia funded project ‘Upper South East Sandy Soils - let's make the bucket bigger. Improving feed…

MFMG is collaborating with FAR Australia and its other collaborators and invites you to attend the 2023 SA Crop Technology Centre Field Day featuring the GRDC investments: Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) and Pulse Agronomy. To find out more click here.

Topics Nutrient considerations in grazing systems - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices Other constraint considerations and soil sampling - Dr Melissa Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Soil result interpretation and decision making - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices and Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Farm Visit Soil pit inspection - ID and discuss constraints and options for…

The National Farmers’ Federation National Conference is the pre-eminent event for Australia’s farm sector – bringing farm leaders, agribusiness and government together in our nation’s capital. This year’s theme is ‘Australia to the World’ as we look at Australia’s role in feeding the world, our trading relationships, and our global leadership in sustainability and innovation.

The National Farmers’ Federation National Conference is the pre-eminent event for Australia’s farm sector – bringing farm leaders, agribusiness and government together in our nation’s capital. This year’s theme is ‘Australia to the World’ as we look at Australia’s role in feeding the world, our trading relationships, and our global leadership in sustainability and innovation.

Topics Nutrient considerations in grazing systems - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices Other constraint considerations and soil sampling - Dr Melissa Fraser, Soil Function Consulting Soil result interpretation and decision making - Felicity Turner, Turner Agriservices, and Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting   Farm Visit Soil pit inspection - ID and discuss constraints and options…

This is an initial theory workshop which will be followed by three full-day coaching sessions over the next six months. Cost to producers is $220 per business which includes a 30% discount provided by MLA and support from Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia.

The Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) is proud to announce its next conference will be held in Launceston, Tasmania from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 November 2023. This is the premier international event for rural and community advisory practitioners, researchers, policy makers, academics and others involved in extension and education. APEN 2023 provides you with an…

This practical interactive online workshop series has been developed for those: • in farm businesses that currently employ • who will be employing in the future • who have family members who are working within their farm business. These workshops will update knowledge and provide reassurance that you are doing the right thing with your…

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.

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