Ag Excellence News and Updates

Nikki Atkinson wins South Australian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

April 10, 2024

Nikki Atkinson has been named the winner of the 2024 South Australian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for promoting the Merino wool industry through her sustainable wedding dress and special occasions brand. Mrs Atkinson accepted the Award last night at a ceremony presented by Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development and Minister for Forest Industries Hon. Clare Scriven MLC.

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New film, ‘Just a Farmer’ set to shine a light on the struggles of everyday Australian farmers

April 10, 2024

“Just A Farmer” is a compelling drama that authentically portrays the impact of suicide on a rural Australian family, shedding light on critical mental health issues in farming communities.he film celebrates the resilience of farmers’ wives and community support amidst heartbreak, set against the captivating backdrop of rural Victoria.

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Sheep and farmed goat eID scanning dates for South Australia

April 8, 2024

As part of the implementation of a national electronic identification (eID) traceability system for sheep and farmed goats, the State Government has released scanning dates for processors, saleyards and property-to-property movements. The dates have been determined following discussions with the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) to help the supply chain prepare for South Australia’s transition to eID.

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BIGG benefits from containment feeding

April 7, 2024

When South Australia’s Barossa experienced a run of drier than average seasons, local sheep producers turned to containment feeding to meet the nutritional needs of their ewes and protect the value of lambing pastures.

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Ag sector can now see trends in monthly climate

April 4, 2024

The free digital tool has been updated to present the monthly data in a way that will help Australian farmers, their advisers and land managers gain more insight into their changing climate conditions.

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Applications for Group A Trustee with the South Australian Grains Industry Trust close 29 March

March 27, 2024

Applications close soon for the SAGIT trustee position. If you have experience or an understanding of corporate governance or grain growing, you are encouraged to apply!

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Expressions of interest are open for the 2024 AgRi-Silience program

March 20, 2024

Get subsidised access to leading advisers who will deliver both on-farm support and group workshop learning to prepare you and your business to bounce back in the face of adverse climate and other challenges through the AgRi-Silience program, a Livestock SA project.

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Sheep containment feeding opportunity with Mackillop Group

March 16, 2024

Have you considered containment feeding your sheep, or already do but want to do it better, plus get the right system in place that suits your enterprise – get on board!

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GPSA undertakes multi-pronged projects on best practice spray application

March 16, 2024

In a bid to address ongoing challenges around agrichemical spray application, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has appointed a consultant to review options to strengthen best practice in the industry.

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Love on the land: helping farmers grow healthy relationships

March 14, 2024

Life on the land can be great, but it can also put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships. Now, rural health experts from the University of South Australia have launched a new online resource to help farmers build and maintain a healthy relationship with their partner.

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