Ag Excellence News and Updates

Introducing keynote speaker Cathy McGowan AO at AgExForum2024

July 13, 2024

Introducing keynote speaker Cathy McGowan AO, Chair of @AgriFuturesAU who will address on-ground mobilisation around complex topics such as carbon farming and emissions management.

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Rural mental health program to empower local leaders

July 13, 2024

Grain Producers Australia’s successful mental health partnership returns this year, with a fresh focus on empowering local leaders and sharing resources, to support farmers and rural communities.

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GIF and GIRDF changes come into effect

July 5, 2024

Grain Producers SA’s (GPSA) proposal to modernise the system through which funds are collected for the Grain Industry Fund (GIF) and Grain Industry Research and Development Fund (GIRDF) has now come into effect following majority grain producer support.

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Introducing keynote speaker Andy Barr at AgExForum2024

July 3, 2024

Ag Ex welcomes keynote speaker Andy Barr, SAGIT Chair who will set the scene for AgExForum24 on the global drivers and sustainability of emissions management.

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AgExForum2024 tickets available now!

June 26, 2024

Registration is now open for the Ag Excellence Forum & Awards, South Australia’s premier grower group event. A valued collection point for grower groups, government and industry to share experiences, develop new ideas, enrich connections and contribute to evolving conversations.

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SPAA is hiring!

June 25, 2024

SPAA is on the lookout for an energetic and dedicated Project Officer who is passionate about enhancing the knowledge and confidence of Australian grain producers towards the adoption of precision agriculture and paving the way for autonomous machinery technologies. The Project Officer will play a pivotal role in coordinating, implementing and monitoring the outcomes of innovative projects under the guidance of the SPAA Executive Officer.

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Young Grain Producer committee expression of interest

June 24, 2024

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is establishing the Young Grain Producer’s Committee, a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders and policy makers within the South Australian grain industry.

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GrainGrowers has launched its National Grain Freight Strategy

June 14, 2024

“Our ability to compete on the world stage is not just determined by what we grow, but also how efficiently we get our grain to market,” GrainGrowers Chair Rhys Turton told The Land.

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Two new trustees set to join SAGIT

June 14, 2024

Experienced grain industry professionals Lou Flohr and Felicity Turner are the newest trustees set to join the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT). Both bring a depth of agricultural knowledge, experience and corporate governance to the role, with Lou starting immediately, and Felicity to start in early 2025.

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Opportunity to join the Mid North High Rainfall Zone team

June 7, 2024

The MNHRZ is offering candidates an opportunity to join the team as their Research and Extension Officer (REO). This new role wil be instrumental in developing and implementing local research while being effective at project management and extension to the MNHRZ membership and wider research community.

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