Ag Excellence News and Updates

2 weeks to go: Apply for the SA Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program – Producer Groups

April 3, 2026

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.

Updated Farm Gross Margin Guide supports smarter enterprise decisions

March 16, 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.

Thrive together: BIGG 2026 Conference unites livestock industry in the Barossa

March 1, 2026

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.

GPSA launches Sustainability Roadmap to future-proof South Australian grain industry

February 22, 2026

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…

Nelshaby Ag Bureau on the Road: Confinement Feeding in Action

February 9, 2026

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.

Upcoming Carbon Farming Webinar Series

February 8, 2026

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board with Landscape Boards across South Australia are delivering free, state-wide Carbon Farming Webinar Series to help farmers and land managers better understand carbon farming and options to reduce on farm emissions.

Looking to start your career in grains research on Eyre Peninsula?

February 4, 2026

Are you passionate about growing your career in grains research and extension?

Applications are now open for the 2026 Eyre Peninsula Internship in Applied Grains Research — an opportunity for students or recent graduates in agriculture, environmental science, or agribusiness to take the next step in shaping the future of dryland farmi

CSIRO scientist receives grains industry awards

February 4, 2026

CSIRO scientist Dr Rick Llewellyn has received the 2026 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Seed of Light – South award for his contribution to the grains industry.

SA Grain Industry Awards honour outstanding leaders

February 4, 2026

The state’s top grain producers and industry leaders have been honoured at the 2025 South Australian
Grain Industry Awards, with the announcement of award winners and new Hall of Fame inductees at
Adelaide Oval last night.

Registrations open for 2026 BIGG Conference ‘Thrive Together: Pastures, Livestock and Farmers

February 1, 2026

Livestock producers, agribusiness professionals and industry supporters from the Barossa and surrounding regions are invited to connect, learn and be inspired at the BIGG Annual Conference, to be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 at Lambert Estate, Angaston.