Ag Excellence News and Updates
The Ag Excellence Forum & Awards will return in 2026 as South Australia’s premier grower group event, bringing together growers, advisers, researchers, government and industry to explore the future of agricultural innovation, technology and extension.
A successful grains research internship program is continuing to bring a new generation of researchers to the Eyre Peninsula, with its sixth annual intern recently appointed. Anna Osmond has taken up the role, joining a team of experts working on local projects in applied grains research, development and extension based across the region.
Public voting is now open to determine the top 10 towns of the 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year Award. You can choose from the 91 towns that were nominated. Anyone can cast a vote. Voting closes on 3 June 2026.
The lined catchment demonstration, led by the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG), is supported by the SA Drought Hub through a targeted program of extension and promotion activities.
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) have entered into a short-term collaborative agreement to support the delivery of the agronomy program and maintain research momentum across the grains sector.
Paige Cross spends her days helping others build profitable and sustainable agribusinesses. But there was a time not so long ago when she needed a little help to refine her own business’s growth and direction. Now, with thanks to WoTL’s Stepping Into Leadership program, Paige’s business Cross Country Management is thriving and she’s working with others to drive positive change.
Australian primary producers are invited to apply for the 2027 Nuffield Scholarships, with applications now open.
An interactive online workshop brought together leading agronomy and risk experts to explore cropping and sowing decisions in a highly variable climate. The panel discussed early sowing tactics, managing false breaks, crop and paddock prioritisation, and how to balance input costs with potential returns under uncertain seasonal conditions.
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.
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.