Ag Excellence News and Updates

GRDC conference support applications close October 29

October 2, 2014

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is recognised around the globe for its investment in pioneering grains-related research, development and extension. What it is perhaps less widely known…

State Yard Dog Championships at Loxton Show

September 28, 2014

MEDIA RELEASE  26 September 2014 Loxton Show     State Yard Dog Championships at Loxton Show Premiere event at the premier show of the River The Loxton Show will…

Science and innovation awards for young people in agriculture, fisheries and forestry

September 26, 2014

The annual Science and Innovation awards for young people in agriculture, fisheries and forestry (the Awards) foster greater participation in agriculture, fisheries and forestry through innovative scientific research projects.…

Ag Excellence September Stock journal page

September 23, 2014

Ag Excellence Stock journal page September 2014

Next generation have skills to lead the South East in the future

September 1, 2014

Thanks to the South East Agricultural Leadership Program, eighteen young leaders now have the skills and capacity to ensure the future of agriculture and communities in the South East,…

Upper North field day for farmers and graziers

August 1, 2014

Farmers and graziers will have information aplenty on offer to them at the annual Upper North Farming Systems (UNFS) 2014 Annual Field Day at Booleroo Centre on Thursday, August…

Emergency funding to address canola virus

August 1, 2014

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has announced an emergency funding package of $315,000 in response to a significant outbreak of beet western yellows virus (BWYV) in canola…

Join the fight to Stop the Spot

June 27, 2014

Australian wheat growers have been called on to join a new ‘Stop the Spot’ campaign and help researchers cut losses from what is arguably the country’s most costly wheat…

Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) is seeking a new chief

June 27, 2014

Gemma Walker, who has headed up MSF in Mildura for the last 3 years, has decided to take up an opportunity to return and run her family farm…

Growing Kikuyu on KI

June 16, 2014

This video, produced through the Grain & Graze 2 project, details the progress of kikuyu being grown on Kangaroo Island.