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Monday, 21 April, 2025
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Survey shows grower confidence

Most farmers are optimistic about the long term future of the industry, according to Grain Producers SA’s (GPSA) latest annual survey, although challenges such...

Farmer of the Year nominations open

Awards recognising excellence in agriculture are back for 2023 with nominations now open. The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year...

Last chance to improve soil health with grant

A final grant is available for landholders to trial a multi-species cover crop as part of the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s Regenerative Agriculture Program. Thirty-five...

Farmers motivate each other

Exercising together is a way of motivating people to exercise and one group that does that is Fat Farmers. The not-for-profit group recently received a...

Ag programs strengthened

School agricultural programs are being extended to all levels of secondary students with a larger practical component thanks to the introduction of a lead...

New chairperson to steer farmer group

Experienced farming identity Bill Long will take Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP) into its next chapter following his appointment as chairperson. Mr...

Now is the time to control locusts

Eyre Peninsula landholders are being encouraged to take action now to control any locusts they find ahead of mid-December. Patches of developing small hopper bands...

Research funding opportunities open

The latest round of applications for research and grower group funding through the South Australian Grain Industry Trust is now open. Research applications for projects...

Viterra’s first bulk shipment sets sail

The first shipment of South Australian grain from the 2022-23 harvest season set sail from Viterra’s Thevenard port terminal last week. The 24,000 tonne cargo...

Traineeships available on Eyre Peninsula

Viterra is providing career development opportunities in regional communities across South Australia, including on Eyre Peninsula, by introducing a traineeship program. The company is offering...

Kimba boasts strong numbers and depth

The 2025 netball season has started strong for Kimba, with 42 senior players spread across four teams - an impressive showing that includes 17...