Port Broughton Workshop
2025-03-20 09:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Port Broughton Golf Club, Fisherman's Bay Road, Port Broughton, SA
Come along to free workshops hosted by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to unlock the potential of carbon farming. We’ll provide the latest local information on this new buzz term and explain emissions reduction and how to calculate your carbon footprint.
Join us for both sessions, or just one!

Beginner’s Guide to Carbon Farming Workshop (9.30am – 12pm)
Carbon Calculator Deeper Dive Workshop (1pm – 3.30pm)

Note, to attend the carbon calculator workshop only, you must have previously attended a beginner’s guide workshop or have a good understanding of carbon farming already.

GRDC Farm Business Update - Are you a good labour manager?
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, Australia
Registration for the livestream event is free.
The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date.
Are you a good labour manager? – realising the full capacity of your team
Danielle Lannin England, AgInnovate

Managing people and resources effectively is a priority for many grain growers. Join the livestream to consider opportunities around managing labour. Danielle shares;

insights on labour management practices of grain growers from a national review across ag industries
and, practical tools to create a labour plan and apply it in setting expectations and job roles.

Waikerie Easy VRT & Harvest Data – turning insights into action
2025-03-20 15:30 - 18:00 | Waikerie Hotel, 2 McCoy St, Waikerie, SA, 5330, Australia
Farmers in Waikerie 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.

🍽 Session concludes with dinner (included)

South East Field Days
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-22 | South East Field Day Site, Yakkk Park, Luncindale, SA, 5272, Australia
A premier two-day agricultural event held annually in March at a purpose-built facility in the township of Lucindale South Australia.
With over 500 exhibitors the focus is on showcasing the latest in agricultural products, services, and equipment.
Competitions including the South Australian Yard Dog Association State Championships and a Scrap Metal Art Competition always attract plenty.
There are entertainment options for both young and old as well as a multitude of food and locally sourced wines.

Proactive Pasture Practices for Autumn
2025-03-25 09:30 - 16:00 | On farm, 319 Warmington Run, Harrogate, SA
Join Cam Nicolson, Nicon Rural Services, Jane Gaussen, the Livestock Vet and Hannah Griffiths, SA Drought Hub for a day designed to guide you through common dry season challenges. From optimizing dry matter and maintaining ground cover to managing weeds and seedbanks, you’ll leave with the tools you need to keep your pasture healthy.

Carbon Farming Workshop
2025-03-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Hart Field Site, Hart, SA, Australia

2025 SPAA Precision Ag Expo
2025-03-27 | Coopers Ale House Marina Tavern, Wallaroo, SA, Australia
The SPAA Precision Ag Expo, held annually in a key SA growing region, has delivered quality education and innovation in precision agriculture education to South Australian producers for over 20 years.
This year, the team will head to Wallaroo, on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia. Our precision ag program showcasing how the latest in PA, robotics and machine automation can improve productivity and business operations. As a producer-focused event, the Expo will feature peer-to-peer learning, hands-on demonstrations and exposure to the latest research, trends, and opportunities in PA.
The 2025 Expo will showcase some outstanding speakers and topics, including:
Jock McNeil, Young Grain Producer of the Year, 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards
Topic Pre-seeding, with sowing pass and pre-emptive matching of the sowing system to seasonal climate variance
Aidan Sinnott, VRT Solutions
Topic Opportunities, options and oversight in soil management: A PA focus on soil landscapes
Chris Davey, Next Level Agronomy
Topic PA in a changing agricultural weed management landscape
Andrew Walter, Walter Farming
Topic What’s on the horizon? AI, software, data capture, automation
Jon Medway, Charles Sturt University
Topic Global Smart Farm Network
Ed Scott, Soil and Land Advisory
Topic Case Study: Verge Ag software for path planning, paddock management and application of a PA package for sowing
Charles Simons, BioScout
Topic Opportunities for early disease detection through sensors
James Venning, Barunga Grains
Topic The cents in seeding: A PA perspective

Proactive Pasture Practices for Autumn (Fleurieu)
2025-03-27 09:30 - 14:30 | Burnfoot Pastoral, 1400 Hindmarsh Tiers Rd, Hindmarsh Tiers, SA
Pasture management may not seem like a priority when paddocks are dry, but the choices and actions you take now will set you up for success when the season breaks.
Join us for an interactive workshop on dry season management. Tim Prance will guide you through Pasture Paramedic, 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.

GRDC Farm Business Update - Performance reviews, how to make them work for your business and employees
2025-03-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, Australia
Registration for the livestream event is free.
The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date.
Performance reviews – how to make them work for your business and employees
Ag HR specialist, Sara Harris, highlights why and how to conduct effective performance reviews in grain growing businesses to benefit productivity and the working environment.
Be it formal or informal, reviews can enhance employee performance, clarify communication, and establish a better understanding of expectations.

Carbon Farming Workshop
2025-03-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Maitland Bowling Club, 8 Elizabeth Road, Maitland, Australia

Business Transition Planning - Poochera
2025-03-31 08:45 - 15:00 | Poochera Sports Complex, Poochera, SA
Tony Catt of Catapult Wealth kicks off the conversations you need to have, but don’t know how to start.
The workshop will cover:

Succession planning
Off farm wealth creation
Estate planning
Wills, power of attorney, life insurance

There is an opportunity to stay on for lunch and have further conversation with Tony after the workshop.
The session includes lunch to follow.
The full cost of this workshop is $500 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Proactive Pasture Practices for Autumn (MidNorth)
2025-03-31 09:30 - 14:30 | Weeroona, Ngapala, NC
Pasture management may not seem like a priority when paddocks are dry, but the choices and actions you take now will set you up for success when the season breaks.
Join us for an interactive workshop on dry season management. Hannah Griffiths will guide you through Pasture Paramedic and discuss pasture varieties. Royce Pitchford will discuss cost/return around supplementary feed and grazing pastures to manage risk at the break of season.

Carbon Farming Workshop
2025-03-31 09:30 - 15:30 | Robertstown Peace Hall, 7 Commercial St, Robertstown, SA

Business Transition Planning - Cleve
2025-03-31 18:30 - 21:30 | Cleve Sporting Facilities, 5 South Tce, Cleve, SA
Tony Catt of Catapult Wealth kicks off the conversations you need to have, but don’t know how to start.
The workshop will cover:

Succession planning
Off farm wealth creation
Estate planning
Wills, power of attorney, life insurance

The session includes a casual pizza dinner @6pm.
The full cost of this workshop is $500 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Business Management
2025-04-01 08:45 - 15:00 | Pinaroo Football & Netball Club, Australia
Join us as Jeff McDonald, from RLS Agribusiness, takes you through financial and company decision making, to help you successfully take your business into the future.
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

The cost of the workshop is $55 + booking fee.
A second person from your business can purchase a $25+ booking fee ticket.
The day includes morning tea and lunch.
The full cost of this workshop is $500 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Pulse Production in the Mid North
2025-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Hart Field Day Office, 155 Main North Road, Clare, SA

Grain Marketing 101
2025-04-02 08:45 - 15:00 | Maitland Bowling Club, 8 Elizabeth Road, Maitland, Australia
Enhance your understanding and confidence in grain marketing in South Australia.
The workshop will cover a range of topics from establishing a basic grain marketing understanding to the discussing the impact that global events have on local prices. Different marketing styles will be explored and the skills to set realistic grain targets and consistently achieve them identified and learnt. By the end of the workshop you will have developed grain marketing guidelines specific to your business.
The day includes morning tea and lunch.
The full cost of this workshop is $600 which has been heavily reduced thanks to support of event sponsors.

This program is delivered by Livestock SA, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Government of South Australia.

Business Transition - Managing your Farm Business
2025-04-02 08:45 - 15:00 | Cummins Hotel, 36 Railway Tce, Cummins, SA, 5631, Australia
In the next session of the Managing Your Farm Business series, Tony Catt of Catapult Wealth kicks off the conversations you need to have, but don’t know how to start.
The workshop will cover:

Succession planning
Off farm wealth creation
Estate planning
Wills, power of attorney, life insurance

This workshop forms part of a 3 part series – it is not essential to have attended a previous session. The final session is:
Session 3 Business Management, Jeff McDonald, 1 May
*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.
The day includes morning tea and lunch.
The full cost of this workshop is $500 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Regional Round Up
2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Clare Sports Club Function Centre, 180 Main North Road, Clare, SA, 5453
Agenda:

Guest Speaker – Matt Dalgleish, Episode 3
Bridie Ward, ALEC
Livestock SA Update

Registrations are required for catering purposes as dinner is included. Please note this event is free for Livestock SA members. Stakeholders and industry professionals will be charged $30 to attend.

Fleurieu Ag Fest
2025-04-04 | Yankalilla Showgrounds, Yankalilla, SA

Tools for Tough Seasons - Cleve
2025-04-08 08:45 - 15:00 | Cleve Sporting Facilities, 5 South Tce, Cleve, SA
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.
With a focus on creating individual action plans, participants will leave with tailored strategies to address what they can control, covering enterprise, business, supporting yourself and others. Complementing the more technical workshops being offered, it is an opportunity to connect with others, bring information together and formulate a plan to move forward, for the business and the people in your business.
This is a complimentary event and includes morning tea and lunch.
The full cost of this event is $500, which has been subsidised thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this topical workshop, so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you are no longer able to attend, please make our Ambassador or administration team aware, so we can make your place available to somebody else who will benefit from the session. You can contact WoTL Administration Officer Belinda-Jane on admin@wotl.com.au.

Farming Healthy Teams
2025-04-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Coopers Ale House Marina Tavern, Wallaroo, SA, Australia
Join the YP WoTL group for a hands on, fun workshop with Bel Ryan from Ignite Wellbeing Co. Through an interactive session we will explore some of the real life challenges facing farming teams, such as mental load, work life balance and communicating effectively.
RSVP: 2 April, 2o25

GRDC Grains Research Update - Insights into nitogen decision making
2025-04-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, Australia
Registration for the livestream event is free.
The recording will be uploaded to the GRDC website, past events page to view at a later date.
Insights into nitrogen decision making
Peter Hayman – SARDI

Effective decision making and risk management is an essential component for any farm business. Peter provides insights from the nitrogen sub-project of the national GRDC funded RiskWi$e project.

SA Sheep Expo
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-16 | Adelaide Royal Showgrounds, Goodwood Road, Wayville, SA, Australia
The SA Sheep Expo empowers and equips today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders.
The SA Sheep Expo offers young people a platform to develop a better understanding of the sheep industry, the opportunities it offers and to encourage the next generation to engage at a grassroots level within the industry.
Inspire3d by the highly successful SA Junior Heifer Expo, the SA Sheep Expo provides an education forum for young sheep enthuasists aged 12 to 23 years and enable them to build their knowledge and identify pathways to further careers in areas of the sheep industry.

Workshops for a Solid Foundation (Governance in Family Business)
2025-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Family Business Association, Level 21/91 King William St, Adelaide, SA
Governance refers to the structures, systems and processes concerned with ensuring an organisation’s overall direction, effectiveness, supervision (control) and accountability. Having formal governance structures assists open communication between family members, reduce internal conflicts, nurture the next generation of leaders, and develop a shared family vision for the future.
Specific Objectives
This workshop will enable participants to:

Understand what Governance involves for families in business.
Why Governance is vital for any size family business.
Governance is an essential focus for the family, the business they operate and for owners.
Understand the elements that make up sound governance in family business.
Be able to assess where they are on their governance journey and plan further steps to take towards sound governance.

Understanding your numbers
2025-04-30 08:45 - 15:00 | Pinaroo Football & Netball Club, Australia
Join us as Deb Purvis of Purvis AgriFinance discusses understanding the numbers of your business, to help you make informed financial decisions in your farm business.
The workshop will cover:

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

A second person from your business can purchase a ticket for $25 + booking fee. *Open to women and men, but limited to 2 people per business.
Feedback from this workshop in other locations includes:
‘It was tailored to what we were wanting to hear, so no improvements!’
‘No improvements needed, was exactly what we needed for our business.’
The day includes morning tea and lunch.

Business Management - Managing your Farm Business
2025-05-01 08:45 - 15:00 | Cummins Hotel, 36 Railway Tce, Cummins, SA, 5631, Australia
In the final session of the Managing Your Farm Business series, Jeff McDonald, from RLS Agribusiness, will take you through financial and company decision making, to help you successfully take your business into the future.
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 enrollment has automatically transferred to this event. You do not need to complete the process again.

The cost of the workshop is $55 + booking fee.
The day includes morning tea and lunch.
The full cost of this workshop is $500 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Business Management - Managing Your Farm Business
2025-05-01 08:45 - 15:00 | Cummins Hotel, 36 Railway Tce, Cummins, SA, 5631, Australia
In the final session of the Managing Your Farm Business series, Jeff McDonald, from RLS Agribusiness, will take you through financial and company decision making, to help you successfully take your business into the future.
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 enrollment has automatically transferred to this event. You do not need to complete the process again.

Workshops for a Solid Foundation (Legal Considerations in Family Business)
2025-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Family Business Association, Level 21/91 King William St, Adelaide, SA
As a member of a family business with a material impact on the direction and strategy of the business, it is important you know your role and meet your legal responsibilities, as you may be as liable as any director on the board.
This workshop aims to enable small and family business owners to grasp fundamental knowledge and capability in areas relating to legal aspects of participation in a family business, critical to carrying out their roles and obligations as office holders and business owners.
Specific Objectives
This workshop will enable participants to:

Understand what how the legal framework intercepts with governance.
Why owning and running a family business are distinct and attract different legal responsibilities.
Why every family member in and out of the business needs to understand the impact of legal responsibilities and governance.
An introduction to the key areas of personal and commercial risks in a legal context.
Be able to identify gaps in their current legal governance knowledge to assess further skills and steps needed to be taken to ensure compliance and understanding of obligations

eID Advantage Producer Group Session 1
2025-05-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Wisanger Sports Club, 13 North Cape Road, Kangaroo Island, SA
AgKI eID Advantage Producer Group – Session 1
Welcome to the first session of the AgKI eID Advantage Producer Group! Join us at the Wisanger Sports Club for a session on eID tags – the good, the bad and the rest. Bring your eID tags (especially those that have not worked!) applicator and reader if you have one. This in-person event is perfect for producers looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in electronic identification technology. There will be a FREE BBQ at the end of the session.
Future sessions will cover:-

Integration with NLIS database
How to make profit out of eID
How to connect existing sheep
weighing gear to eID readers
Setting up fleece weighing and
in-shed micron testing using eID

and more……..
See you there!
