Ag Excellence News and Updates

High demand drives competitive 2025-2026 Sheep and Cattle Industry Fund allocation process

July 31, 2025

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.

Farmer Insights Survey 2025

July 14, 2025

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.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

July 7, 2025

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…

South Australian cropping and livestock advisers engage in carbon farming training

June 3, 2025

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

BOM Winter 2025 Climate and Water long-range forecast

June 2, 2025

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

Conditional entry of hay from lower-risk areas of WA

May 30, 2025

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.

Have Your Say – Vote Now for SA’s 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year

May 28, 2025

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.

2025 Horizon Scholarship cohort revealed

May 24, 2025

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.

Grain producers “really nervous” with seeding underway across the state

May 21, 2025

Grain producers across South Australia are cautiously pushing ahead with seeding programs amid persistent dry conditions, with many adjusting inputs and delaying sowing in the hope of rain, according to Grain Producers SA’s ‘2025 Seeding Intentions Survey’.

Seeding for success: navigating herbicides and dry seeding

May 9, 2025

Join Chris Davey of Next Level Agronomy and WeedSmart Australia, as he talks tips for managing a dry season, herbicide safety, and navigating potential residues at seeding time.