AG Excellence

Grain Automate Expo
2025-07-18 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Venue TBA, Loxton, SA
Interested in getting your farm ready for automation? Join us at the GRDC Grain Automate Expo, where you’ll learn how to set your farm up for a successful transition to autonomous farming. Get practical insights and strategies to ensure your operations are automation-ready.
More details coming soon – stay tuned!

Hart Winter Walk
2025-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Hart Field Site, Hart, SA, Australia

SA Junior Heifer Expo
2025-07-15 08:00 - 2025-07-18 17:00 | Adelaide Royal Showgrounds, Goodwood Road, Wayville, SA, Australia
Since 1985, the South Australian Junior Heifer Expo has hosted in excess of 5000 local, interstate, and international entrants aged 8 to 24 years old. The extensive program aims to educate, inspire and connect the future leaders of the beef industry through a unique program which combines 39 years of tradition with modern day practices To educate, connect and inspire the next generation of leaders in the beef industry. Our program encourages our youth out of their comfort zones, to develop their knowledge and experience as well provide life changing opportunities, enabling them to become tomorrow’s leaders, today.”

SA Junior Heifer Expo
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-17 | Adelaide Showgrounds, SA, Australia

2025 AGA Symposium | Seeds of Change
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-10 17:00 | Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, 145A Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf, SA, Australia
• Pasture seed production
• Seed physiology, ecology and conservation
• Seed coating, rhizobia and endophytes
• Sowing mixtures and rates
• Cultivar development and evaluation
• Current and future challenges – methane, carbon, abiotic stressors
• Advances in tropical forages
• Future pasture agronomy, nutrition and management

Australian Grassland Association: Seeds of Change
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-10 17:00 | Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, 145a Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf, SA, Australia

Where to Now? Livestock and Pasture advice for Fleurieu Farmers Workshop
2025-07-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Mount Compass Community Sports and Social Club (Football Club), Mt Compass, SA, Australia
If you missed last year’s event, don’t miss this one. I promise it will be worth it!
With extremely limited pasture growth and minimal, if any, fodder coming into winter, what can we do to ensure our livestock and pastures are getting what they need at critical times.

What are the current animal health risks on the Fleurieu, and how can you avoid them?

What do you prioritise?

What tools can help make hard decisions easier?

What can you do for your pasture?

Who do you speak to if you need some financial help?

Hear from our fantastic lineup of speakers on important topics relevant now and going forward.
Headed up by Dr Penny Schutz
This year’s speakers include –
Dr. Simon Edwards – Compass Veterinary Livestock Services
Deb Scammell – Talking Livestock
Tim Prance – T Prance Rural Consulting
Dr Colin Trengove – Pro Ag Consulting
Amanda Hunt – Office of Small and Family Business.
Afternoon Tea and Dinner will be provided.
Tickets are limited.
For further information, please contact :
Alice Morley alicem@fpag.com.au, 0429 985 250
These events are not possible without the generous funding provided by our sponsors.
SA Drought Hub, Future Drought Hub
Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
Office of Small and Family Business
FPAG
District Council of Yankalilla

Eyre Peninsula Pre-Sale Expo
2025-07-07 | Wudinna Showground, Sheep Pavillion, Naylor Terrace, Wudinaa, SA

Kick Off Ya Boots
2025-07-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Soldiers Memorial Hall, Tumby Bay, SA
‘Kick Off Ya Boots’ is a filmed version of the highly acclaimed theatre production performed at Loxton in 2024.
To the outside world, the Conners are the perfect farming family. Fifth generation farmer Jack, his devoted wife Jenna and two kids who want to come home onto the farm to continue to build the family legacy. That is, until you pull back the curtain and expose the truth of what is bubbling away just below the surface.
Despite Jenna’s enthusiasm to move off the farm to town, Jack “would be happy to be carried off the farm in a box”. While son Charlie is (in the words of Jack) “racking up expenses on the farm credit card while gallivanting across Europe” with his girlfriend Willow, daughter Zoey has come back onto the farm with an Ag degree but is struggling with where she fits in the farm’s future plans. Meanwhile Jack is ‘helping’ neighbour Harry’s bumbling attempts to woo Jenna’s friend Vicki.
It is seemingly the perfect farming family. Except for Zoey’s frustrations, Charlie’s restlessness, Jack’s narrow mindedness and Jenna just wanting everyone to always be happy.
A great event for the entire family and an opportunity to bring the community together. More information coming soon! Stay updated by following Little Town Productions on Facebook.

Mastering Nitrogen Application Seminar
2025-07-03 10:45 - 17:00 | Naracoorte Show Grounds, 171 Smith St, Naracoorte, SA
Join Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting together with research leaders in the field for a Seminar focussed on an in-depth look at nitrogen application.

GRDC Farm Business Update
2025-07-03 09:30 - 15:15 | Clare Sports Club Function Centre, 180 Main North Road, Clare, SA, 5453
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.
Speakers & Topics – coming soon.

GRDC Farm Business Update
2025-07-02 09:30 - 15:15 | Port Lincoln Hotel, 1 Lincoln Highway, Port Lincoln, SA, Australia

Farm Business Tune Up with Chris Scheid
2025-06-30 09:30 - 16:00 | The Hall, Naracoorte Showgrounds Members Clubrooms, 171 Smith Street, Naracoorte, SA, 5271, Australia
Tuning up your financial operations takes time and deliberate effort. With the right information and some useful tools, this workshop will diagnose your business efficiency and identify improvements to reach maximum performance on track.
Through a Quick Business Analysis of your own business (provided prior to the workshop by Chris Scheid), you will diagnose and understand:

Balance Sheet Performance and Management Performance – your key ratios (traffic light system)
Paying Tax – why and what are optimal tax payable levels?
Banking and Finance – your finance ratios, what your banking requirements are and how to manage your manager
A Checklist assessment of key metrics that the Top 20% farm businesses are doing in

‘People Management’
‘Being future focussed’
‘Production Management’
‘Managing Risk’

PLEASE NOTE:

To obtain the full value of this 1 day workshop, your latest taxation financials (eg FY24 or F24 if prepared) AND Business Analysis worksheet (7 mins to complete) need to be returned to Chris.Scheid@Moore-Australia.com.au by Monday 16 June.
Chris Scheid will then provide attendees with their own Quick Business Analysis
The personalised Quick Business Analysis will not be shared in the workshop, and confidentiality is assured
It is recommended that you register as early as possible to allow time to complete the Worksheet and for the Quick Business Analysis to be returned.

It is recommended that this Workshop be undertaken as a pre-cursor to attending the “Is there any money in farming? Understanding the Cost of Production with Cam Nicholson” Workshop on September 2.

Kick Off Ya Boots
2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | The Old Barn, Sedan, SA

More 'Bang' for your Fertiliser Buck - Spreader Day
2025-06-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Furner Sports Club, Furner, SA, Australia
Did you know that the majority of fertiliser spreaders deliver highly variable spread patterns? This compromises production rates and farm profitability as some areas within the paddock receive too much fertiliser and others too little. Understanding your spreader pattern using different products can result in higher productivity and healthier waterways.
Join Australia’s leading Accu-Spread trainer, Russell Nichol, who will be sharing his knowledge and demonstrating how to test and calibrate fertiliser spreading equipment at this hands-on spreader demonstration day.

testing fertiliser spreading equipment for accuracy and evenness of spreading
demonstrating the variability and performance pre- and post-calibration
how to calibrate spreaders to maximise efficiencies,
the calibration process to allow a more even spread of fertiliser on the paddock
how to get the most from your spreader and
modifications that can be made to optimise performance

Registration is essential by 25 June 2025.

The Sustainable Seasons
2025-06-26 09:15 - 13:00 | Keith Institute, Keith, SA, Australia
A wellbeing workshop for navigating reality without sacrificing yourself.
From running a business or farm to raising a family and keeping your community strong, rural life comes with a lot of demands that can leave you burnt out, overwhelmed and struggling to switch off, and looking for real, practical tools for boosting your energy and protecting your mental health – without the fluff.
This workshop will cover:
– Practical techniques to manage stress and prevent burnout in your daily operations
– A clear framework for managing your time and energy
– Specific strategies to combat feelings of isolation, overwhelm and uncertainty
– Hands -on exercises to identify your unique wellbeing needs and solutions
– Supportive connections and real conversations with others facing similar challenges
The workshop includes morning tea and lunch, following the workshop.

Spread Smarter, Grow Better!
2025-06-25 08:45 - 15:30 | Lameroo Sports Club, Butler Tce, Lameroo, SA, 5302, Australia
Are you making the most of your fertiliser investment?

Join us for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to help farmers make more informed fertiliser decisions, improve application accuracy, and maximise return on investment. This workshop brings together expert insights and practical demonstrations to help you better understand your input costs – and how that understanding can lead to smarter, more profitable decisions over time.

This must-attend workshop is packed with practical insights to help farmers unlock the true effectiveness of fertiliser use – with a clear focus on profitability and precision application.

Spread Smarter, Grow Better!
2025-06-24 08:45 - 15:30 | Ouyen Golf Club, 33 Cooper St, Ouyen, VIC

Nitrogen Budgeting Back to Basics workshop
2025-06-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Hatherleigh Football Club, Millicent, SA, Australia
Join Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Functioning Consulting, for an in-depth look at the fundamentals of nitrogen budgeting.
Topics will include:

How is the season shaping up?: Understand the current seasonal conditions and how they compare to long-term trends.
Yield and production outlooks: Explore how in-season rainfall and stored soil moisture influence crop yield potential and nitrogen decisions for cereals and oilseeds.
Using the right information: Learn what data sources – including rainfall, forecasts, and soil test results – can improve decision making.
Planning with confidence: Refine your seasonal nitrogen management strategy.
Hands-on with My Farm Dashboard and other online tools: Set up and explore the dashboard to access real-time local data and seasonal forecasts.

Equip yourself with the knowledge, practical tools and resources to maximise the resilience of your cropping system.

ARLF Changemaker Workshop
2025-06-23 08:30 - 2025-06-24 16:30 | Wudinna Community Club, Medley Terrace, Wudinna, SA

AgRi-Silience Cut Out Dinner
2025-06-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Sunnybrae Estate, 1 Naweena Rd, Regency Park, SA
You are invited to join us for an evening of good food, great company, and valuable conversations at the AgRi-Silience Cut Out Dinner.
We are pleased to welcome Oli Le Lievre, founder of Humans of Agriculture, as our MC. Oli will lead us through an engaging program alongside a keynote speaker who will share practical ideas and fresh perspectives.
What’s included

A two-course dinner
Drinks throughout the evening
Engaging presentations and entertainment
The chance to connect with alumni, producers, and industry peers

In a time when many producers are facing tough seasonal conditions, this event offers a chance to come together, reset, and gain strength from shared stories and collective resilience. It is a recognition of where we are now, how far we have come, and the power of community to move forward.

Stewardship on the Fleurieu Workshop
2025-06-20 09:45 - 14:30 | Yankalilla Cutural Centre & Library, ‘The Hall’, 181 Main South Road, Yankalilla, SA
Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu is inviting landholders to explore our Stewardship Program. If you own or manage a property of 2ha or larger in the Onkaparinga, Victor Harbor or Yankalilla council areas, our free forums will connect you with helpful and accessible information to manage the natural assets on your farm.
Come along and hear about how our Stewardship Program can help you care for land, water and nature.
What to expect:

Learn about new Stewardship resources and tools to help you manage pests and weeds; improve native vegetation, undertake revegetation, care for water resources, dams, and soil on your property
Get connected to local advice and funding opportunities
Share your thoughts on local land management priorities
Get to know your local Stewardship Officers

Lunch provided. Spaces are limited- bookings are essential!

ARLF Changemaker Workshop
2025-06-19 08:30 - 2025-06-20 16:30 | Streaky Bay Hotel, 33 Alfred Tce, Streaky Bay, SA

Beginners Guide to Carbon Farming
2025-06-18 10:00 - 13:30 | FABRIK, 1 Lobethal Rd, Lobethal, SA
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 its applications
· What it means for your farming enterprise
· Calculating emission intensity: Get practical insights on measuring and managing your emissions
This workshop would be particularly important for any farm bookkeepers, so please come along.
Lunch will be provided! Options sent in a follow up email.

Decision-making to help farmers become more drought resilient
2025-06-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, 1 Daw St, Port Augusta, SA, Australia
Drought-resilient farming doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when farmers make informed, strategic decisions – early and often, supported by timely, relevant information from experts. But what are these decisions, what information do you need and when should they be made so you minimise the impact of drought and recover more quickly?
SA Drought Hub invites farmers, advisers and industry representatives to attend the Port Augusta pilot workshop for the SA Drought Hub DRINKS project. Presented by Cam Nicholson, this workshop will focus on strategic decision-making actions before, during & after drought for Pastoral and Rangelands Production.
The Drought Resilience Information and Knowledge Sharing (DRINKS) project is based on the model implemented by the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. Through DRINKS, the SA Drought Hub seeks to capture experiences from farmers from different farming systems, in different seasons, and use that knowledge to build the capacity of all farmers and stakeholders.
The aim is to develop enterprise-specific ‘base maps’ for key industries and regions in SA, that identify and describe the critical considerations farmers and advisers should focus on to build drought resilience. These considerations are based on the season and the stage in the climate cycle (good times, uncertain period, drought, and recovery).
This knowledge helps build a greater feeling of control and confidence that you are spending time on actions that will make a difference, both in the short and long term.
We invite farmers and advisers to join in a decision-making workshop with Cam Nicholson from the Victoria Drought Hub to build these ‘base maps’. By the end of the workshop you will have a plan identifying the main decisions and actions to focus on depending on seasonal conditions.
Spaces are limited – registration essential.

GRDC Farm Business Update
2025-06-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Bordertown Civic Centre, Bordertown, SA, 5268, Australia
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.
Topics & speakers – coming soon.

The Sustainable Seasons
2025-06-16 09:15 - 13:00 | Katnook Estate, Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, SA

The Drought AgriTech Meetup
2025-06-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Flinders University City Campus, Station Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
AgriTech Meetup exploring the impact of drought and future climate trends on agriculture in South Australia.
Presenters will include:

Peter Hayman (Principal Scientist of the SA Drought Hub) on the climate future of SA and the drivers for innovation it will create within the agrifood system
Opportunities with the Beanstalk Drought Venture Studio, and presentations from drought and climate change orientated AgriTech companies
The Shultz family sharing a farmers perspective of the drought cycle

1700-1730 – Networking and drinks
1730-1800 – Presentations
1815-1930 – Pizza, drinks and networking
Thanks to the team at growAG the Beanstalk Drought Venture Studio SA Drought Hub and New Venture Institute for making this event possible.

AIA SA Division June Event & Annual Meeting
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton, SA, 5063, Australia
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 own cost.

Beginners Guide to Carbon Farming
2025-06-11 10:00 - 13:30 | Cobbs Hill Estate, 382 Swamp Rd, Oakbank, SA
