Ag Excellence News and Updates
The lined catchment demonstration, led by the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG), is supported by the SA Drought Hub through a targeted program of extension and promotion activities.
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) have entered into a short-term collaborative agreement to support the delivery of the agronomy program and maintain research momentum across the grains sector.
Paige Cross spends her days helping others build profitable and sustainable agribusinesses. But there was a time not so long ago when she needed a little help to refine her own business’s growth and direction. Now, with thanks to WoTL’s Stepping Into Leadership program, Paige’s business Cross Country Management is thriving and she’s working with others to drive positive change.
Australian primary producers are invited to apply for the 2027 Nuffield Scholarships, with applications now open.
An interactive online workshop brought together leading agronomy and risk experts to explore cropping and sowing decisions in a highly variable climate. The panel discussed early sowing tactics, managing false breaks, crop and paddock prioritisation, and how to balance input costs with potential returns under uncertain seasonal conditions.
With just two weeks remaining, applications are still open for the SA Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program – Producer Groups initiative, closing on Friday, 17 April 2026.
The latest Farm Gross Margin Guide for South Australia has been released by Ag Excellence Alliance with support from SAGIT and GRDC. The guide provides updated gross margin estimates for cropping enterprises, along with practical insights on risk management and on-farm carbon, helping farmers assess enterprise options and make informed business decisions.
More than 80 livestock producers, agriculture students, agribusiness representatives and industry supporters gathered in the Barossa on Thursday, 19 February 2026, for the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) Annual Conference at Lambert Estate.
Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) has launched its Sustainability Roadmap 2026-2030, providing a clear, industry-led pathway to support a productive, adaptive and globally competitive grain sector in South…
Congratulations to the Nelshaby Ag Bureau on the success of their Stock Bus Trip held on Friday, 6 February. Thirty livestock producers toured four enterprises across Wandearah and Belalie East, all linked by a common theme of feeding livestock in confinement systems.