Ag Excellence News and Updates
Northern Mallee grain producer John Gladigau has been appointed as the new Chair of Grain Producers SA (GPSA) at the Annual General Meeting on 29 August 2023.
The forum brought together farmers, researchers, government, industry and communities to explore innovative tools and practices helping our farmers and regions prepare for future drought.
The highly anticipated Thriving Women Conference was held from 13-15 August in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, the first time the event has been held outside of South Australia. Hosted by WoTL, the program featured an impressive lineup of presenters including high-profile keynote speaker Leigh Sales AM.
The University of Adelaide is leading a five-year, MLA funded project to quantify the reproductive performance of Australia’s shedding sheep flock, and establish when and why reproductive wastage occurs.
With more growers opting to store grain for extended periods, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) are reminding growers of the benefits of gas-tight sealable storage in controlling and preventing insect pest infestations in stored grain.
If you’re a recent Ag Science graduate (or about to be) with a keen interest in grains research, this could be the opportunity for you!
Join leading agribusiness advisor Cam Nicholson, a partner at Nicon Rural Services, in this SA Drought Hub podcast episode dedicated to helping livestock producers prepare for and withstand drought conditions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to pursue further study, take a study tour or develop a project that benefits your community.
This plan outlines GRDC’s intent to drive major gains for Australian grain growers through a billion dollars of impactful research, development and extension over the next five years.
Grower Group and industry reps are invited to nominate for a position on the Ag Excellence Alliance Committee (Ag Ex). There are two Committee vacancies up for election and will potentially be filled at the Annual General Meeting to be held via zoom on Tuesday, 8 August 2023.