Ag Excellence News and Updates

Open call for SA Sheep Industry projects 2023-24

March 19, 2023

The South Australian Sheep Industry Fund Board (SIFB) invites expressions of interest for project funding which will benefit the state’s sheep meat & wool industries. Projects are to be delivered within the 2023-24 financial year with project funding to be drawn from the SA Sheep Industry Fund.

Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board Grassroot grant round is now open

March 16, 2023

Grassroots Grants support communities in the Murraylands and Riverland region to undertake projects and activities that help to build the environmental resilience and sustainability of our region.

Applications for 2024 Nuffield Scholarships are open

March 12, 2023

Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open to those involved in food and fibre production to travel and study. It’s a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, form business friendships and bring new ideas home.

Visit MFMG at the South East Field Days

March 8, 2023

Thanks to our sponsor Westpac Agribusiness MFMG will be at the South East Field Days -site 288, corner of Hurst Street and Stock Street. Drop by and have a chat, relax and refresh and find out about our projects and activities.

Productivity Commission initiates review of the Future Drought Fund

February 13, 2023

The Australian Government’s Productivity Commission review of the Future Drought Fund. The review will assess the effectiveness of the FDF in supporting farmers and communities to prepare for drought and inform the future direction of the program.

Mackillop Farm Management Group launches Season 2 of The Prosperous Farmer podcast

February 13, 2023

MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG) has launched season 2 of The Prosperous Farmer podcast. If you’re curious about adopting cutting edge cropping and livestock systems based on research this is the show for you!

Opportunity to join the Mallee Sustainable Farming Team

February 13, 2023

Mallee Sustainable Farming Inc (MSF) is seeking a leader looking to make a difference in agriculture and natural resource management.

SheepConnect SA Evaluation & Review

February 13, 2023

SheepConnect SA is undertaking a three yearly evaluation and review. A survey of sheep producers and services providers is an important part of the review process.

Nominations for the 2023 Ag Institute Australia SA Student Award now open

February 6, 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Ag Institute Australia – SA Student Award have opened to recognise a current undergraduate or postgraduate student studying a topic related to agriculture, natural resource management and/or animal science at the University of Adelaide.

GPSA to hold series of on-farm grain storage workshops

February 1, 2023

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is delivering a series of Grain Storage Workshops, in conjunction with Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project, to provide information and resources for producers on best practice on-farm grain storage.