Upcoming Events

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…

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.