Ag Excellence News and Updates
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.
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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!
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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.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to pursue further study, take a study tour or develop a project that benefits your community.
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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.
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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.
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The SA Drought Hub is pleased to welcome Dr Sean Miller to the hub team as Innovation Broker. Sean will work closely with farmers, farming systems groups, advisors and researchers on harnessing innovation for drought and climate resilience as well as other areas of importance to agriculture.
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Lock based grain producer Andrew Polkinghorne will bring a wide range of sills and expertise to the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) trustee as the latest appointment.
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South Australia’s grower group leaders recently gathered for the inaugural EO Forum2023, held at the Marion Hotel. A great opportunity for the 19 groups to participate in a facilitated workshop co designed to address key topics as identified by the EO’s.
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In June 2023, the Bureau of Meteorology upgraded its El Niño outlook from WATCH to ALERT, indicating a 70% likelihood of an El Niño event. This will probably bring drier conditions – and an increased chance of drought – to South Australia.
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