Community Breakfast BBQ
2024-12-10 08:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Cowell Sports Club, Corner North Terrace & Lincoln Highway, Cowell, South Australia, 5602, Australia
Grain Producers SA (GPSA), in partnership with Fat Farmers, is hosting a series of community barbecues across South Australia to provide local farmers and community members with a chance to connect, share a bite to eat, and if needed, chat with support services in an informal setting.

South Australian grain producers are facing incredibly challenging times due to the severity of the current Drought and these events are an opportunity for people to take a break, share a bite to eat, and connect with others who are going through similar experiences.

In addition to the barbecue, attendees can participate in a walk or run prior to the breakfast organised by Fat Farmers.
Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a grain producer, a local community member, or part of the broader agriculture industry. GPSA encourages people to come along, have a chat, and take advantage of the resources and support on offer.
GPSA and Fat Farmers are also proud to partner with other key organisations like the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), Rural Business Support (RBS) and Family and Business (FAB) Support Mentors to bring these events to life.

Seasonal outlook and climate change discussion in the Hills & Fleurieu
2024-12-10 16:00 - 19:30 | Yankalila Football Club, 105 Normanville Road, Yankalila, SA
Share your agri-business experience and help identify the key climate risks and concerns for the Hills and Fleurieu region.
Let us know what information you need as a land manager to better support your agri-business now and into the future.
Darren Ray will provide an update on climate science including the outlook for the coming season – Principal Climate Change Analyst with Department for Environment and Water (DEW)
Peter Hayman will present and lead the discussion on how agriculture can adapt to a changing climate – Principal Scientist Climate Applications with Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA)
John Butler will provide an update on current projects underway in the region – Climate-ready Agriculture Coordinator (Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu)
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences and inform future actions.
Our invitation is extended to everyone involved in grazing, viticulture, cropping, and horticulture industries across the Hills and Fleurieu region.
Free to attend. Dinner provided. Registration is essential for catering purposes; we look forward to seeing you there.

Summer Weed Control
2024-12-11 13:00 - 13:45 | Online, Australia

N&Y Young Farmers Golf Day
2024-12-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Port Hughes Golf Club, 58 St Andrews Drive, Port Hughes, SA
Young farmers from anywhere in SA are welcome to join us!
Golf Clubs (if needed), cart, snacks, lunch and soft drinks supplied.
Partners & kids welcome!
Places limited
Transport can be arranged, contact Molly.

Seasonal outlook and climate change discussion in the Hills & Fleurieu
2024-12-18 16:00 - 19:30 | Meadows Football Club, Mawson Road, Meadows, SA
Share your agri-business experience and help identify the key climate risks and concerns for the Hills and Fleurieu region.
Let us know what information you need as a land manager to better support your agri-business now and into the future.
Darren Ray will provide an update on climate science including the outlook for the coming season – Principal Climate Change Analyst with Department for Environment and Water (DEW)
Peter Hayman will present and lead the discussion on how agriculture can adapt to a changing climate – Principal Scientist Climate Applications with Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA)
John Butler will provide an update on current projects underway in the region –Climate-ready Agriculture Co-ordinator (Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu)
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences and inform future actions.
Our invitation is extended to everyone involved in grazing, viticulture, cropping, and horticulture industries across the Hills and Fleurieu region.
Free to attend. Dinner provided. Registration is essential for catering purposes; we look forward to seeing you there.

Seasonal outlook and climate discussion in the Hills & Fleurieu
2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:30 | Centenary Park, Oval Road, Mount Torrens, SA
Share your agri-business experience and help identify the key climate risks and concerns for the Hills and Fleurieu region.
Let us know what information you need as a land manager to better support your agri-business now and into the future.
Darren Ray will provide an update on climate science including the outlook for the coming season – Principal Climate Change Analyst with Department for Environment and Water (DEW)
Peter Hayman will present and lead the discussion on how agriculture can adapt to a changing climate – Principal Scientist Climate Applications with Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA)
John Butler will provide an update on current projects underway in the region – Climate-ready Agriculture Co-ordinator (Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu)
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences and inform future actions.
Our invitation is extended to everyone involved in grazing, viticulture, cropping, and horticulture industries across the Hills and Fleurieu region.
Free to attend. Dinner provided. Registration is essential for catering purposes; we look forward to seeing you there.

GRDC grains research update
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-05 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
SAVE THE DATE
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.
Speakers & topics – coming soon
Industry Support opportunities – coming soon

From Good to Great Teamwork
2025-02-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Loxton Research Centre, Loxton, SA, 5333, Australia
Insights and strategies for managing workplace stress, conflict mediation and improved communication. This workshop is aimed at strengthening collaboration among farming families; husband-wife-next gen and their employees. Whole team attendance is encouraged for greatest impact.
Join Bron for a fun and fascinating workshop with lunch provided.
Jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Government of South Australia (delivered by Pinion Advisory partnering with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions).

South Australian Grain Industry Awards
2025-02-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide, SA, Australia
The South Australian grain industry is a major economic driver of the State’s economy, contributing billions of dollars each year to Gross State Product and employing tens of thousands of people on farms, in regional communities and across the wider industry supply chain.
​Despite the large contribution of our grain producers to the State’s prosperity, the industry has remained a “quiet achiever”, and has never had the outlet to properly celebrate both the overall achievement of the industry, and also those individual grain producers doing outstanding work across South Australia.
​The inaugural South Australian Grain Industry Awards aim to recognise and celebrate those across the grains industry displaying exceptional work and best practice in a range of categories.
​The Awards will also see the establishment of the “SA Grain Industry Hall of Fame” to recognise the outstanding contributions legends have made to the South Australian Grain Industry, with the 2025 Awards to feature the first intake into the Hall of Fame.

AIR EP Pre-sowing Member Days
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-12 | EP – Venue TBA
Come along to hear about the latest research results from AIR EP projects and what it means for the 2025 growing season.
What’s our current soil water status? Is it worth considering the seasonal forecast for 2025? What did we learn from 2024? What should our N strategy be for 2025? How should I approach planning for frost?
All these and more.
Stay tuned for more details.

BIGG Annual Conference
2025-02-13 | Barossa – Venue TBA
Save the Date

Skill up - board governance building blocks: effective meeting procedures
2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Online, Australia
A series of four, free online workshops designed to help board and committee members – and those considering joining – understand their governance duties.
Each online workshop is designed as a standalone topic to be attended either as a one-off or as part of the series. Designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to contribute to your community, these workshops are part of the Skill Up program.

Skill Up - Board Governance Building Blocks: Strategic Planning Made Easy
2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Online, Australia

Lameroo Easy VRT & Harvest Data – turning insights into action & N Fixation in Pulses Workshop
2025-02-18 | Lameroo Sports Club, Butler Tce, Lameroo, SA, 5302, Australia
Farmers in Lameroo and Surrounds – join us for a targeted workshop designed to boost your farm’s productivity!
Learn how Easy VRT utilises paddock maps and zoning techniques to develop tailored paddock plans for variable fertiliser application in 2025. Including review of 2024 harvest data with Sean Mason and Pete Treloar and what we learned from a dry season.
Easy VRT session includes:

Tanja Morgan, Mallee Sustainable Farming – Welcome and intro to the Easy VRT platform available
Sean Mason, Agronomy Solutions – Leanings from 2024 sampling and VRT strips on local paddocks and then a session on how to develop your own paddock maps across various zones for VRT implementation and what’s next!
Peter Treloar, Precision Ag – Harvest data and support tools to self-identify equipment barriers with VRT technology.

🍽 Followed by lunch and the GRDC ‘Improving N Fixation in Pulses’ workshop
The N Fixation Workshop will help you maximise N fixation in pulses!
Speakers Included:
Dr Liz Farquharson, SARDI researcher
Dr Maarten Ryder, The University of Adelaide, will share their insights on maximising N fixation in pulses and understanding
constraints to legume nodulation. They will cover tips and tricks for optimising inoculation and nodulation considering dry sowing and acid tolerance challenges, rate and approach.
All participants will receive copies of Inoculating Legumes: A Practical Guide and Inoculating legumes: The Back Pocket Guide.

Predicta B: 2025 Soilborne Disease Workshops
2025-02-18 08:00 - 17:00
The workshop includes accreditation for delivering PREDICTA® B – the DNA-based soil testing service which enables growers to identify the soilborne pathogens posing greatest risk to their farm, along with PREDICTA® rNod – the DNA-based soil test for nitrogen-fixing rhizobia in pulses.
The course includes:

Introduction to cereal root disease and DNA soilborne disease tests
Expert local presenters
PREDICTA®B sampling and interpreting results
Modules on crown rot, rhizoctonia, Pratylenchus including pathogen traits, impact of management and season, yield loss risk categories, control options and paddock follow-up.

Lucerne Australia Field Walk
2025-02-19 07:30 - 12:00 | Keith Football Club, Keith, SA, Australia
Lucerne Australia is partnering with Livestock SA and the SA Drought Hub to provide a community breakfast open to all growers, join us for breakfast or for the day.

Soil Acidity Workshop
2025-02-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Waite Campus Plant Research Centre, Hartley Grove, Urrbrae, SA, Australia
Growers, advisers, industry representatives and researchers are invited to the 2025 Acid Soils workshop, which will explore the State based progress and strategies for the best practice management of surface and subsurface acidity.
As part of 2022-25 GRDC Soil Acidity project (UOA2206-009RTX ) for the Southern Region, we are holding a national soil acidity meeting. This open meeting will provide an update on how key cropping states (SA, WA, Vic and NSW) are managing acidity.
Hear from our guest speakers as researchers and industry representatives provide updates on current issues, research and extension progress and future directions.
This is a great opportunity to bring State researchers, growers, advisers and industry representatives together to share knowledge and extend key findings across a range of climate, soil and crops.

From Good to Great Teamwork
2025-02-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Robertstown Football club, Main Road, Robertstown, SA, 5381, Australia
Aimed at farming families and supporting businesses, this workshop upskills participants to better manage stress, conflict and communication. Join me for a fun and fascinating half-day course which leaves you with insights and strategies to handle all people-rated problems more effectively.
Stress often brings out the worst in us, let’s prevent it from damaging the relationships closest to you.

Murray Plains Easy VRT & Harvest Data – turning insights into action
2025-02-20 09:00 - 23:30 | Mannum Pretoria, 50 Randell Street, Mannum, South Australia, 5238, Australia
Farmers in the Murray Plains and Surrounds – join us for a targeted workshop designed to boost your farm’s productivity!
Learn how Easy VRT utilises paddock maps and zoning techniques to develop tailored paddock plans for variable fertiliser application. Including review of 2024 harvest data with Sean Mason and Pete Treloar and what we learned from a dry season.
Easy VRT session includes:

Tanja Morgan, Mallee Sustainable Farming – Welcome and intro to the Easy VRT platform available
Sean Mason, Agronomy Solutions – Leanings from 2024 sampling and VRT strips on local paddocks and then a session on how to develop your own paddock maps across various zones for VRT implementation and what’s next!
Peter Treloar, Precision Ag – Harvest data and support tools to self-identify equipment barriers with VRT technology.

Beyond the Paddock BBQ
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Parawa Hall, 1541 Range Road, Parawa, SA
Local Beyond the Paddock BBQ organised by Parawa Ag Bureau to support local farmers come together and support each other in the midst of tough season.
BBQ provided, please bring your own salads. Some softdrink will be available.

Soil and Nutrient Management workshop
2025-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Naracoorte Town Hall, 95 Smith Street, Naracoorte, SA
Are you looking to optimise soil fertility and make informed nutrient decisions that boost your crop and pastures?
Join us for a ‘back to basics’ hands-on facilitated learning workshop focussed on soil health and nutrient management.
Designed for farmers, early career agricultural advisors or those just wanting to sharpen their skills, this workshop will help you make informed soil and fertiliser decisions to optimise both crop and pasture production, improve soil health and ensure long-term sustainability.

Family Fun Day in Black Rock
2025-02-23 | Kuerschner Family Farm, Black Rock, SA

Best Practice Spray Workshop
2025-02-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Arno Bay District Bowling Club, Tel El Kebir Tce, Arno Bay, SA
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is hosting best practice spray workshops across South Australia’s cropping regions to enhance education and promote best practice.
The workshops boast an expert line-up of speakers, including renowned spray expert Bill Gordon.

Best Practice Spray Workshop
2025-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Marble Range Community Sport Club, Cnr Morgan Lane and Flinders Hwy, Wangary, SA, Australia

Tools for Tough Seasons
2025-02-27 08:45 - 15:00 | Melrose Institute Hall, 1 Stuart St, Melrose, Australia
Join us for a one-day workshop designed to equip women connected to farming (in both key and support roles), with practical tools and strategies needed to navigate tough seasons. This workshop will explore the impact of current seasonal conditions, provide practical decision-making frameworks, and offer insights on managing stress in business.

Best Practice Spray Workshop
2025-02-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Minnipa Sports Club, Minnipa, SA, Australia

Productive Legume Pastures
2025-02-27 09:30 - 14:30 | Burnfoot Pastoral, 1400 Hindmarsh Tiers Rd, Hindmarsh Tiers, SA
Join Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting, and Hannah Griffiths, SA Drought Hub for a mix of technical information, a paddock walk to develop your practical skills, and a facilitated discussion on key challenges and strategies for dry season pasture management. The day will looking at decision making and planning to help you get ahead of the break. Understand your soil health and fertility, evaluate paddock condition and make plans for intervention or renovation. Morning Tea and Lunch provided.

MNHRZ Precision Ag in Practice
2025-02-28 08:45 - 14:00 | I’anson Farms, 10 Philbey Road, Steelton, SA
Precision Ag: How can I make it work for me as a producer?
Topics include:

Introduction to Precision Ag
Precision ag applications and its impacts to your profitablility
Data Layers and how to use it
Practical demonstrations

Grain Marketing and Risk Management workshop
2025-02-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Crystal Brook Football Club, Railway Tce, Crystal Brook, SA, Australia
Join GrainGrowers for this upcoming Grain Marketing and Risk Management workshops.
GrainGrowers has commissioned the experts at Lachstock to deliver a curriculum based on grower feedback, designed to build on growers’ knowledge and expand your understanding of navigating risk in grain contracts.
