Ag Excellence News and Updates

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.

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 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’.

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.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from South Australian grain producers to join its Policy Committee, helping to shape advocacy and policy priorities for the State’s grain industry.

Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) is proud to announce the appointment of Simone Kluge as its first Research Intern under the new South Australian Mallee Regional Internship in Farming Systems and Applied Grains Research and Extension.

The Malinauskas State Government has today announced a furthr $55 million package of comprehensive assistance to support drought affected farmers and communities across South Australia.

Aussie farmers are getting valuable insights into risk and reward management with Episode 1 of ‘Navigating on-farm risk & reward: getting it more right, more often”.

Nuffield Australia has today opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive. Farmers and those working in the agriculture industry are encouraged to seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by applying for a scholarship for 15 weeks of overseas study.