Ag Excellence News and Updates

Ag Excellence Alliance builds on strong foundations for its next chapter

August 11, 2026

Ag Excellence Alliance (Ag Ex) is preparing for its next chapter, with a planned evolution of its organisational structure designed to strengthen its capacity to support South Australia’s grower groups and farming communities.

Collaboration drives award-winning approach to agricultural technology adoption

August 4, 2026

Connecting technology developers directly with farmers is fast-tracking the adoption of practical agricultural innovation, with a collaborative field day project recognised at the 2026 Ag Excellence Forum & Awards.

Applications now open for the 2027 Hart Research Internship

July 29, 2026

This research internship offers graduate students one year of training in applied grains research and extension and is based in Clare, South Australia with the Hart Field-Site Group (Hart).

Three new Future Drought Fund projects to strengthen drought resilience across South Australia

July 24, 2026

The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SA Drought Hub) is pleased to be supporting three new national projects that will expand proven approaches to help South Australian producers and regional communities better prepare for future droughts.

Two weeks to go-and seats are filling fast for AgExForum2026

July 19, 2026

With just two weeks until AgExForum2026, seats are filling fast. Don’t miss this opportunity to join farmers, advisers, researchers and industry leaders for a day of fresh thinking, practical insights and valuable connections.

Can AI take the guesswork out of farming? A timely read ahead of AgExForum2026

July 18, 2026

Can AI solve practical farm problems without creating more complexity? AIR EP shares one farmer’s experience of building a farm app with AI—a timely read ahead of AgExForum2026.

Hart Winter Walk returns this Tuesday

July 17, 2026

The 2026 Hart Winter Walk is coming up this week. Join leading researchers, consultants and industry specialists at the Hart Field-Site for practical research updates, trial inspections and paddock discussions. Free to attend, with registration required.

Less than a week to go – 2026 grower breakfast & winter clean trial site walk

July 17, 2026

There’s now less than a week to go until the 2026 Grower Breakfast & Winter Clean Trial Site Walk, and Lucerne Australia is looking forward to welcoming growers and industry members for a morning of practical insights, the latest research updates and valuable networking.

Help shape the future of farming on the Fleurieu

July 12, 2026

Fleurieu Farming Systems is calling for Board nominations from across the region’s livestock, grain, dairy and wine industries. No previous Board experience is required—just a genuine interest in agriculture, the land and the community. Nominations close 31 July 2026.

Opportunity: Project Officer with MacKillop Farm Management Group

July 10, 2026

MacKillop Farm Management Group is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Project Officer – Agricultural Research & Extension to help coordinate and deliver research, projects and trials across the Limestone Coast and western Victoria. Applications close at 9.00am ACST on Thursday 23 July 2026.