AG Excellence

Maximise coverage - minimise loss: making every spray drop count
2024-07-02 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Balaklava Sports Club, 7 Werocata Rd, Balaklava, SA, Australia

GRDC farm business update
2024-07-02 09:15 - 15:15 | Kadina Football Club, 1 Doswell Tce, Kadina, SA
The GRDC Farm Business Update events drive innovation and adoption of improved farm business management practices across the grains industry.

Maximise coverage - minimise loss: making every spray drop count
2024-07-03 08:30 - 16:30 | Spalding Recreational Grounds, RM Williams Way, Spalding, SA

GRDC farm business update
2024-07-03 09:15 - 15:30 | Freeling Institute, 8 Clarke St, Freeling, SA

Maximise coverage - minimise loss: making every spray drop count
2024-07-04 08:30 - 16:30 | Hart Field Site, Hart, SA, Australia

Making informed nitrogen fertiliser decisions on the Murray Plains
2024-07-05 09:00 - 12:30 | Pretoria Hotel, 50 Randall St, Mannum, SA
This workshop will be facilitated by Tony Craddock and Emily Chambers from Pinion Advisory.
Morning tea and lunch provided.

GPSA coffee catch up
2024-07-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Five Loaves Bakery, 54 Bruce Tce, Cummins, SA
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is inviting grain producers to come and chat with their local grower Directors at a series of ‘Coffee Catch-Ups’ across South Australia from June to October.

GSSA annual conference
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-18 | All Seasons Resort Hotel, Bendigo, VIC
The two-day program promises to deliver a range of informative speakers, and the acclaimed ‘Bus Tour’ which is always a highlight of the conference. Plenty of networking opportunities will also be available including the Welcome Drinks, Conference Breakfasts and Conference Dinner. Don’t miss this chance to come together with colleagues.

Hart winter walk
2024-07-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Hart Field Site, Hart, SA, Australia
The Hart Winter Walk is an informal guided walk around the trial site; your first opportunity to inspect the site post seeding, with guest speakers presenting their observations on current trials. They are on hand to answer your questions, and will also share their knowledge on all the latest cropping systems and agronomic updates.

Innovation Generation Conference
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-25 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, 2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Innovation Generation is a conference for ages 18 – 35 that brings together the brightest and best speakers with real-world experience.
The next generation of growers can only harvest in the future what we plant today. This year’s Innovation Generation program explores the theme SOWING FOR TOMORROW and looks at what’s in the ground now, and what we can ‘sow’ for a brighter, more profitable, and sustainable tomorrow.
Filled with future focused activities to empower future ag leaders to tackle national industry opportunities and challenges, Innovation Generation is a market-leading professional development experience that is home to new, innovative ideas and tech.

GRDC grains research update
2024-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Lock Football Club, Lot 28 North Terrace, Lock, South Australia, 5633, Australia
The GRDC Grains Research Update events are for agronomists, consultants, researchers and growers to see and discuss the latest in research and to network with their peers about how to apply new and relevant information to the latest farming systems.

Lucerne Australia trials review
2024-07-24 08:00 - 10:30 | Keith Bowling Club, Keith, SA, Australia
The 2024 Trials Review Breakfast will be a chance to recieve first-hand the variety trial results from the Lucerne Australia Trial Site. It will also include speakers from across the industry focusing on staffing and business resilience. We look forward to welcoming you.

GRDC grains research update
2024-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Jamestown Memorial Hall, 73 Ayr St, Jamestown, SA

Nature repair for productive agriculture
2024-07-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Vale, Main North Road, Watervale, SA
John Fargher will share how he has made changes to the management and land use of his property to improve agricultural productivity and biodiversity together. He will discuss the lessons he has learnt along the way that will help you plan and manage your land use and identify where revegetation might add value – along with how to make this a reality.

This forum is part of the Clare Valley Biodiversity Blitz, a series of wonderful events over National Tree Day this year! As part of this awesome program, three local schools will be teaming up with three local farmers for planting and nature repair on their properties.

Weedsmart week
2024-07-29 - 2024-07-30 | Venue TBA, Loxton, SA
WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from local and interstate growers, agronomists, and technology experts – putting the spotlight on herbicide resistance and weed control.

WeedSmart Week is coming to Port Lincoln, South Australia. From July 29th to July 30th, 2024, join us for an engaging event designed to empower growers and advisors with the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.
The program includes a Forum day and farm visits, where you’ll witness how forward-thinking growers are successfully implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to combat herbicide resistance and safeguard their businesses.
During the technology and machinery field demonstration, attendees will explore cutting-edge innovations, including the latest sprayer and weed detection technology, as well as various harvest weed seed control implements.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand about innovative and practical weed solutions from industry experts and fellow growers! 🌱🌿🚜🔍

AGENDA
To be annouced; the following events will be included over the two days.
Forum
Hear from leading agronomists, as well as some of the innovative growers who are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to control weeds.
Machinery Expo
At the Machinery Expo, growers will speak about their experiences with the latest in spray and camera technology, harvest weed seed control and other mechanical weed control tools.
Farm Visits
Prominent grain growers will showcase their farms and share their innovative ways to control weeds.

REGISTRATIONS
Please register for the waitlist (top right) to be notified of ticket sales.
Registration will include entry to the forum day, machinery expo and farm visits (both days). No single day tickets will be available.
Ticket prices TBA.

Understanding your numbers - managing your farm business
2024-07-29 08:45 - 15:00 | Manoora Football Club Rooms, Manoora, SA, Australia
The workshop will cover:

What are the stories behind the numbers
Taxable income vs profit
Benchmarking and KPI’s
Investments and CAPEX decision making

*If you purchased a Full Program discounted ticket, your enrolment has automatically transferred to this event. You do not need to complete the process again.
This workshop forms part of a 6 part series – it is not essential to have attended a previous session. Other sessions include:
Session 2 Teams and Communication, Toni Duka 25 March
Session 3 Effective HR Solutions, Leanne Hastings, 24 June
Session 4 Understanding your numbers, Deb Pervis, 29 July
Session 5 Business Management, Jeff McDonald, 26 August
Session 6 Business Transition, Tony Catt, 23 September

UNFS Annual Expo
2024-08-01 | Booleroo Centre Hall, 42 Stephens Street, Booleroo Centre, SA, Australia

Ag Excellence Forum & Awards
2024-08-05 | Marion Hotel, 849 Marion Road, Mitchell Park, SA

GPSA coffee catch up
2024-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Fern and Me, 31 Graves St, Kadina, SA

LambEx
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-09 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
LambEx is back! The last time the event was held was in 2018 and your favourite sheep and lamb showcase is coming back with a bang.
LambEx is the pinnacle in Australian sheep and lamb – a biennial event that attracts over 1200+ attendees from Australia and across the globe. LambEx is a proud showcase of the sheep industry and provides the rare opportunity to draw together sheep producers and representatives from the entire sheep production supply chain in this two-day event.

GRDC grains research update
2024-08-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Lameroo Memorial hall, 63 Railway Tce, Lameroo, SA

Thriving Women 2024
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-13 | Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, 145A Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf, SA, Australia
A conference to grow and inspire women connected through agriculture.

In 2024, the Thriving Women Conference will be returning to South Australia! From 12 – 13 August, the event will take place at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre in Hahndorf, SA.
Hosted by WoTL, the Thriving Women Conference has successfully been held since 2018 with each event exceeding expectations. The conference was initially a biennial event in South Australia and is now an annual event that is moved around Australia. In 2023, the event was held in Wagga Wagga, NSW for the first time.
The event brings together 200 rural, regional and remote women to discuss issues important to them, their industry and the wider rural sector. Delegates have the opportunity to develop strategies to influence the future direction of their own business, industries and communities.

Australian Barley Technical Symposium
2024-08-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Crowne Plaza, 27 Frome St, Adelaide, SA
Join us and network with 100-150 national and international delegates in a meeting representing all sectors of the Australian barley industry –agronomists, chemists, maltsters and brewers, research scientists, plant breeders, technical and marketing personnel, grain traders and barley growers.
The symposium theme is ‘Harvesting the potential of barley’, with sustainability threaded through the program to address our future industry needs at all levels from the grass roots ensuring barley is grown sustainability, to encouraging our young scientists and future industry leaders, and embracing new developments, technologies, and innovations that allow our barley to be processed sustainably.

Farmer health symposium
2024-08-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Hotel Kurrajong, 8 National Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The National Centre for Farmer Health is hosting a symposium in the national capital, to bring attention to the health, wellbeing, and safety of farmers, farming families and the agricultural workforce.
The symposium will emphasise the importance of stakeholder collaboration—including industry bodies, regulators, workplaces, researchers, government and policy makers. Our goal is to bring together leaders to share knowledge and generate action that will positively transform health, wellbeing, and safety practices in agriculture-dependent communities.
Join us for a morning of shared insights and discussion as the National Centre for Farmer Health and our partners explore opportunities for effectively advancing farmer health, wellbeing and safety:

Panel Session 1: ‘It’s more than just a powerful story’ – Balancing the value of lived experience with evidence to improve mental health in agriculture-dependent communities.
In this session, we will discuss the importance of integrating personal experience with evidence and appropriate local support to improve mental health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Panel Session 2: Effectively supporting the health, wellbeing and safety needs of a diverse and changing population.
In this session, we will explore the changing nature of our agricultural workforce and discuss current and future strategies to effectively address the health, wellbeing, and safety needs of a diverse agricultural population.

Special guests – to be announced soon!
Connect and continue conversations with key national stakeholders over a delicious networking lunch.
Join us for an afternoon of interactive workshops (spaces limited), providing opportunity for leaders to share knowledge, network and contribute to discussions of national and place based interest:

Collaborating for Safer Farmers: National interests and place-based approaches.

How do we reach every Australian farmer? Conceptualising frameworks for scaling up evidence-based health, wellbeing and safety programs nationally

This symposium represents a critical opportunity for multidisciplinary and multi sector stakeholders to come together, share insights, and develop strategies to transform farmer the health, wellbeing, and safety of farmers, farm workers and the agriculture-dependent communities.
Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird registration to secure their spot at a reduced rate.
This event is supported by Deakin University’s Rural Health University Network.
Keep an eye out for more program information.

GRDC grains research update
2024-08-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Naracoorte Town Hall, 95 Smith Street, Naracoorte, SA

Mastering fungicide resistance management with AFREN: strategies for success
2024-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Naracoorte Show Grounds, 39 Sandstone Avenue, Naracoorte, SA
Calling all growers and agronomists to join Nick Poole from FAR Australia for an engaging workshop hosted by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN), dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of fungicide resistance in our region. Gain valuable insights and participate in discussions on the latest management practices shaping the future of the Australian grains industry.
Nick will cover fungicide resistance topics aligned with GRDC’s AFREN initiative. He will provide practical management strategies and advice on fungicide use in cereals, including product selection, application rates, and timings. Learn how to customise these strategies to effectively manage fungicide resistance.
There will be an opportunity to discuss diseases further with practical components including plants to examine, offering a dynamic perspective to build grower and agronomist confidence.
Take advantage of the chance to network with Nick and other attendees while enjoying complimentary refreshments.
Secure your spot today at this free, insightful workshop, supported by the GRDC-backed initiative, AFREN.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to sustainable fungicide practices in Australian agriculture.

Crop rotations and sequencing
2024-08-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Pretoria Hotel, 50 Randall St, Mannum, SA

Sheep eID workshop
2024-08-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Rodgers Shearing Shed, 174 Gum Downs Road, Quorn, SA
Sheep eID requirements with Anne Collins
Tips for auto-drafting by a trait
Demonstration of sheep eID equipment by Tristan, Datamars
Seeding trial walk Beyond Goyder’s Line UNFS
Improving joining outcomes Melatonin/ADE trial, Adelaide Uni
Predator control, Tom Finlay

Business management - managing your farm business
2024-08-26 08:45 - 15:00 | Manoora Football Club Rooms, Manoora, SA, Australia
The workshop will cover:

Goal setting and strategic planning
Business structures
Decision making processes – farm boards
Farm policies
Risk management
Finding the right support / advisor

*If you purchased a Full Program discounted ticket, your enrolment has automatically transferred to this event. You do not need to complete the process again.
This workshop forms part of a 6 part series – it is not essential to have attended a previous session. Other sessions include:
Session 2 Teams and Communication, Toni Duka 25 March
Session 3 Effective HR Solutions, Leanne Hastings, 24 June
Session 4 Understanding your numbers, Deb Pervis, 29 July
Session 5 Business Management, Jeff McDonald, 26 August
Session 6 Business Transition, Tony Catt, 23 September

Coomandook Grain Legume Crop Walk
2024-08-28 09:30 - 13:00 | Daniel & Lyall Marrett’s property, 845 Netherton Rd, PEAKE, SA, 5301, Australia
Join MSF on a walk through the Coomandook Grain Legume spoke site near Peake and the nitrogen timing trial on both ameliorated and non-ameliorated ground. Dive into a soil pit discussing soil pit characteristics, acidity, and soil amelioration. Discuss insights from MSF’s PIRSA Carbon Pilot project results and Carbon Outreach program – what does carbon farming mean in the Mallee environment?
See our website for more information.
