Ag Excellence News and Updates

Two weeks to go-and seats are filling fast for AgExForum2026

July 19, 2026

With just two weeks until AgExForum2026, seats are filling fast. Don’t miss this opportunity to join farmers, advisers, researchers and industry leaders for a day of fresh thinking, practical insights and valuable connections.

Can AI take the guesswork out of farming? A timely read ahead of AgExForum2026

July 18, 2026

Can AI solve practical farm problems without creating more complexity? AIR EP shares one farmer’s experience of building a farm app with AI—a timely read ahead of AgExForum2026.

Hart Winter Walk returns this Tuesday

July 17, 2026

The 2026 Hart Winter Walk is coming up this week. Join leading researchers, consultants and industry specialists at the Hart Field-Site for practical research updates, trial inspections and paddock discussions. Free to attend, with registration required.

Less than a week to go – 2026 grower breakfast & winter clean trial site walk

July 17, 2026

There’s now less than a week to go until the 2026 Grower Breakfast & Winter Clean Trial Site Walk, and Lucerne Australia is looking forward to welcoming growers and industry members for a morning of practical insights, the latest research updates and valuable networking.

Help shape the future of farming on the Fleurieu

July 12, 2026

Fleurieu Farming Systems is calling for Board nominations from across the region’s livestock, grain, dairy and wine industries. No previous Board experience is required—just a genuine interest in agriculture, the land and the community. Nominations close 31 July 2026.

Opportunity: Project Officer with MacKillop Farm Management Group

July 10, 2026

MacKillop Farm Management Group is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Project Officer – Agricultural Research & Extension to help coordinate and deliver research, projects and trials across the Limestone Coast and western Victoria. Applications close at 9.00am ACST on Thursday 23 July 2026.

Record annual survey response reveals evolution of South Australia’s grain producers

July 6, 2026

The report, based on a record 1,046 responses from grain producers across every cropping region of South Australia, provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots of the industry’s structure, workforce, business confidence and future direction.

Innovative lined catchment to feature at BIGG Field Walk in Flaxman Valley

June 11, 2026

Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) will host a Field Walk at Flaxman Valley from 2pm on Friday 26 June 2026, showcasing the region’s first poly‑lined catchment. The Field Walk will provide an overview of how the 1-hectare catchment was constructed and integrated with existing farm infrastructure to harvest rainfall, thereby improving on‑farm water security.

SA Drought Hub strengthens longstanding support as Platinum Sponsor of Forum 2026

June 7, 2026

Ag Excellence Alliance is pleased to welcome the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SA Drought Hub) as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Ag Excellence Forum & Awards.

GRDC partnership elevates Grower Group Award to $10,000

June 5, 2026

We are delighted to welcome the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) as the Grower Group Award Sponsor of the 2026 Ag Excellence Forum & Awards.