This extension project will communicate the benefits of well-planned, diverse crop rotations in South Australian grain systems to improve disease and weed management,...
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Lead Agriculture Teacher of South Australia (AGC3526)
The Lead Ag Teacher role supports schools to more effectively teach and implement agriculture throughout their curriculum. The program is delivered by AgCommunicators...
Ag Excellence Forum and Awards (AEX5726G)
The Ag Excellence Forum 2026 recognises that the pace of innovation in agriculture is at an all time high. With a growing suite of digital tools, platforms and emerging...
Ken Schaefer Eyre Peninsula Internship in applied grains research 2027 (AEP2326)
This project will build capacity in the Eyre Peninsula grains industry by employing a recent graduate as a 12-month applied research and extension intern in 2027, hosted by...
The SPAA 2025 Precision Ag Expo (SPA1625)
The 2025 SPAA Precision Ag Expo was held on 27 March 2025 in Wallaroo. This conference-style event brings together growers, researchers, agronomists, precision ag (PA) consultants and the education sector. The 2025 event explored the latest applications of PA developments in relation to soils, seeding, satellites, sensors and other tech, as well as spraying (in terms of targeted weed management).
SA Mallee regional internship in farming systems and applied grains research and extension (MSF7124)
The intern will gain hands-on experience of regional research and develop an understanding of the challenges of farming in a low rainfall zone. Through mentoring by an MSF farmer member, the intern will gain insight into the practicalities of farming in the Mallee, its challenges and rewards. The intern will work on projects that have been prioritised by MSF and local farmers, such as crop rotations, amelioration, soil variability, weed management, soil moisture and risk management and business development. This project was funded through and out-of-session application in October 2024 and is a co-investment, with the SA Drought Hub providing 50% of the total funding.
Mixed farming intern – Limestone Coast (MFM1125)
This project will employ an intern to build the human capacity of the grain-livestock industry, particularly in the areas of research, development and extension and drought resilience in the Limestone Coast (south east SA). This project is a co-investment, with the SA Drought Hub providing 50% of the total funding.
Regional internship in applied grains research (HAR5025)
This project aims to continue Hart’s current regional internship program in applied research and extension, relevant to the needs of the southern grains industry. The program will allow for the long-term succession of new graduates into the industry by creating awareness of field applied roles, leading to greater research capacity across the South Australian grains industry. This project is a co-investment, with SA Drought Hub providing $50,000 of the total funding.