Ag Excellence News and Updates

MSF welcomes its new Managing Director

February 28, 2024

Mallee Sustainable Farming welcomes its new Managing Director, Jenny Garonne. Jenny is based in Mildura and more recently, she was the CEO for Princes Court Homes Ltd for 4-years, a not-for-profit providing service to 100 residents, and 55 independent home units with over 130 staff.

BIGG 2024 conference engages young people in Ag – we’re in good hands!

February 14, 2024

On receiving SA Sheep Industry Fund (SIF) sponsored tickets, fifteen local students and early career professionals attended the BIGG 2024 Annual Conference ‘Farming ahead: a changing landscape’ on Thursday 8 February at Lambert Estate, Angaston.

The 2024 Gross Margin Guide is out now!

February 3, 2024

Ag Excellence Alliance, with the support of the South Australian Grains Industry Trust (SAGIT) and the Sheep Industry Fund (SIF), is pleased to be able to continue to…

Long-term trials of drought resilient farming practices grants recipients announced

September 27, 2023

Australian farmers are set to benefit from a long-term investment by the Future Drought Fund (FDF) into innovative ways of managing drought and climate change. The FDF is investing $38 million in a long-term trials of drought resilient farming practices grants program, with grants of up to $8 million awarded to six projects across the country.

How the SA Drought Hub is helping producers build drought resilience

September 27, 2023

With a dry season looming, Steve and Tony discuss how the hub is augmenting the excellent work of the grower groups, landscape boards, ag bureaus and others working to help producers boost their productivity, quality, income and wellbeing.

The Bureau declares El Nino and positive Indian Ocean Dipole events

September 27, 2023

Play Video Warmer and drier conditions will be more likely over spring and summer for parts of Australia, under the influence of these two climate drivers. Bureau of…

The final report on review of part 3 of the Future Drought Fund act has been released by the Australian Government

September 26, 2023

The final inquiry report examines the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act 2019. Part 3 covers the processes for allocating funding to activities that support drought resilience.

Applications for the 2023 Future Livestock Leaders program are open now

September 14, 2023

Livestock SA introduced this incredible opportunity in 2022 for students passionate about the livestock industry. The inaugural winner, Sophie Nuske from the University of Adelaide had an unforgettable experience during Industry Livestock Week, attending the prestigious Livestock Industry dinner where industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of agriculture.

Barossa Improved Grazing Group seeks new Executive Officer

September 11, 2023

Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is seeking an Executive Officer (EO) to join their team on a part-time, contractor basis working under the direction of the Board. The EO provides a range of networking, project development and project support services to the BIGG board.

Precision Ag Symposium concludes in Perth for 2023

September 8, 2023

The annual Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium, hosted by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA) in collaboration with the University of Sydney, successfully wrapped up its three-day event in Perth, Western Australia, on Wednesday, 6 September.