Ag Excellence News and Updates

GRDC seeks SA input on research priorities

August 31, 2016

South Australian grain growers, researchers, farm advisers, consultants and agribusiness professionals are being encouraged to put up their hands and help shape future grains research, development and extension investments.…

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SAMDB NRM Agricultural Knowledge Small Grants Now Open

August 24, 2016

Natural Resources SA Murray Darling Basin has opened the 2016 NRM Agricultural Knowledge Small Grants round. The application criteria: The ‘NRM Agricultural Knowledge Small Grants’ funding can be used to undertake…

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Ag Ex launches 2017-2022 Strategic Plan

August 20, 2016

The official launch of the Ag Excellence Strategic Plan for 2017-2022 attracted widespread commendation, reinforcing its valuable role in supporting the South Australian Grower Group network. Despite inclement weather, Executive Officer,…

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Ag Bureau Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards 2016

July 27, 2016

SUPPORTING SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES Want to excel in your chosen career? If you are from rural South Australia and are young – then you may be eligible to…

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Grain Producers SA launch GM Petition

June 2, 2016

GRAIN Producers SA is encouraging growers to sign a petition that calls on the State Government to lift the moratorium on growing genetically modified crops in South Australia. GPSA…

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Russian wheat aphid detected in SA

June 2, 2016

Growers and agronomists are encouraged to be on the lookout for Russian wheat aphid, after the exotic pest was detected in crops in the Mid North this week. The…

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Act now to secure your seat on the bus to Lambex 2016!

June 1, 2016

Following the tremendous success of LambEx 2014 in Adelaide, two buses, one from Naracoorte and one from Nuriootpa, will be travelling from SA to Albury, New South Wales, on…

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GPSA are Offering Two Young Grain Producers the Opportunity to Attend the Australian Grains Industry Conference

May 19, 2016

Grain Producers SA will sponsor two young grain producers to attend the Australian Grain Industry Conference (AGIC) on 25‐27 July 2016 in Melbourne. AGIC is hosted by Grain Trade…

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2017 Nuffield Scholarship Applications Open Now!

May 9, 2016

Nuffield Australia has been selecting Scholars for over 60 years. It is the leading program for primary producers in Australia which identifies new leaders in industry and the community.…

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Planning Guide for Farmers Recovering from Drought

April 21, 2016

This valuable publication is great tool for those farmers experiencing drought. It is being used as a resource for a number of GRDC workshops  being held around the southern region.…

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