Ag Excellence News and Updates

The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), working through local Soils Consultant Brian Hughes, to deliver the Lined Catchment Demonstration for the Barossa Ranges project.

What do emissions mean for your horticulture business, and what can you actually do about them? On Tuesday 20th August, growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to join this…

More than $3.5 million from the Sheep Industry Fund and $528,000 from the Cattle Industry Fund has been committed to new projects and activities that aim to strengthen South Australia’s livestock sector in 2025–26.

Have your voice heard and help shape the future of Australian agriculture. If you’re a farmer or work in agriculture, this is your chance to share what’s working, what’s challenging, and what’s needed for farming businesses to thrive as Australia moves towards a low emissions future.

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. At the meeting, members will have…

The training was attended by South Australian cropping and livestock advisers who are engaged under the National Industry-led Carbon Farming Outreach Program.

The Bureau’s long range forecast video provides a look at likely rainfall, streamflow and temperature for the months ahead.

SA has reviewed its import conditions relating to hay imports from Western Australia to bring them more into line with those that are applied by New South Wales and Victoria.

Public voting is now open for the 2025 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award, with a record 97 towns nominated from across the state — each showcasing the strength, spirit, and significance of agriculture in their local communities.

As Australian agriculture navigates a number of opportunities and challenges such as workforce, climate change and rapid digital transformation, AgriFutures Australia’s Horizon Scholarship Program is investing in the next generation of leaders with the skills and passion to tackle such issues head on.