Agrifutures Producer Technology Uptake

Full Name: Incorporating digital farming for improved productivity in the Upper North of SA   Funding Body: Agrifutures Australia   Currently, key barriers to on farm technology adoption in the Upper North of South Australia are confidence and perceived return on investment. There is a gap in the skills and knowledge to access and interpret…

Building Soil Knowledge

Full Name: Building soil knowledge & capacity to implement change in the farmers of the Upper North Agricultural zone of SA, improving soil structure & function to improve plant health, landscape function & farming system resilience.   Funding Body: National Landcare Program: Smart Farm Small Grants   This project aims to upskill the farmers of…

Soil Pathogens

Full Name: Soil pathogen identification and management strategies for winter cereals Funding Body: GRDC delivered in partnership with SARDI A steady increase in Crown Rot damage has been observed (primarily in Wheat) in the past 20 years, both on the property of this demo and now more broadly across the district. During this time, cereal…

Regenerating Goyder’s Line

Full Name: Regenerating Goyder’s Line – Re-establishing productive and profitable grasslands and scrublands in highly degraded, once cropped landscapes of Goyder’s Line. Funding Body:  National Landcare Program’s Smart Farms Small Grant and Northern & Yorke Landscape Board Grassroots Grant This project aims to determine and demonstrate best practice methods at three trail sites to: Re-establish…

Sheep Technology Group

The Sheep Technology Group aims to: Explore and share experiences and knowledge on ways that precision livestock management technologies can be used in red meat and wool production. Learn from experts on how technologies could assist you to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability in your business. Support sheep producer members to implement and apply technology…