Ag Grow Agronomy and Research is an independent agricultural consulting and research company operating in Griffith in South Western NSW.
Working closely with our clients, we offer them a professional agronomy package comprised of farm planning, monitoring and evaluating their cropping and pasture systems, in line with their individual goals.
AgInnovate is a collaboration of leading consultants who love agriculture and the people in it. Based in rural Australia, we work with organisations, farm businesses and researchers to build inspired leaders, managers, teams and cultures.
In partnership with rural and agricultural organisations, our expert team provides bespoke leadership training, team development, agricultural extension and more to build capacity and resilience. We also offer one-on-one coaching, public speaking, facilitating, strategic planning and industry development services.
Founded in 1995 Agrarian Management is an innovative and experienced Western Australian agribusiness advisory company. We employ locally-based specialists in business management, agronomy, grain marketing and animal production. We provide independent, professional, objective and confidential advice.
We advise many of the best grain and grazing businesses in WA, through both times of plenty and hardship. This experience enables us to think expansively about opportunities to build resilient businesses for the future.
Agricultural Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula (AIR EP) was officially incorporated on 26 May 2020, with the aim of creating a single entity for farmer driven applied research, local validation and extension of agricultural technologies and innovations on the Eyre Peninsula.
AIR EP is the result of a merger between the Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Research Foundation (EPARF) and the Lower Eyre Ag Development Association (LEADA) farming systems groups, who have been very effective in providing local RD&E outcomes for upper and lower Eyre Peninsula respectively over the past 15 years. By joining forces, the new organisation will create efficiencies in administration and operations, and provide a stronger face for regional RD&E to future funders, partners, members and supporters.
The vision for AIR EP is a professional farmer owned and directed organisation that drives the advancement and practical application of agricultural scientific research, development and extension in dryland farming systems relevant to Eyre Peninsula and like environments across Australia.
Agriculture Kangaroo Island Inc. (AGKI) is the peak primary producers organisation on the Island with a charter to represent all primary industries on the Island and ensure a united community voice. AGKI is committed to providing support and opportunities to Kangaroo Island farmers, providing research opportunities across the island and working cohesively with other agencies, organisations and business across Kangaroo Island and Australia to ensure farmers can strive to be more profitable in a sustainable and ethical manner.
Agriculture Victoria works in partnership with farmers, industries, communities and other government agencies to grow and secure agriculture in Victoria.
Agriculture Victoria works with the agriculture industry on research, development and extension to improve production, connect the sector with international markets, support development and maintain effective biosecurity controls.
Agriculture Victoria is the agriculture portfolio of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR). Key services that Agriculture Victoria deliver include: facilitating access for Victorian primary producers to new markets, maintain and grow access to existing markets, undertake research and development and make the results available through appropriate channels, support industry development and transition , respond to biosecurity threats and emergencies, ensure compliance with roles and responsibilities associated with animal welfare, chemical use, invasive species and plant and animal health and food safety.
agVivo Pty Ltd provides agricultural and natural resource management services to organisations, agricultural industry associations and over 500 farmers throughout WA.
Services provided by Agvivo include:
Project Management and Administration
Since 2007 agVivo’s team of professionals, have worked to create a service well regarded in its industry. This success stems from the professionalism of its service which is based on the team’s industry knowledge and expertise.
The Australian Controlled Traffic Farming Association (ACTFA Inc.) is a not for profit run by volunteers from across the grains and horticulture industries.
It was formed in 2007 by people who saw CTF as the best way to enhance soils used for plant production and to improve crop productivity in Australia. The founders included the people who developed and promoted CTF in districts such as central Queensland, the growers and agronomists who developed raised bed cropping in south-west Victoria, and people from other regions including NSW.
Secretary: Nickie Berrisford
0428 622 655, Nickie.Berrisford@actfa.net
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) is Australia's largest plant breeding company, and the market leader in wheat genetics. The company was first established in June 2002 by three shareholders: the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the South Australian Government (PIRSA/SARDI) and the University of Adelaide (UA). The aim of our inaugural shareholders initially was to ensure the long term future of wheat breeding in southern Australia.
BCG is a not-for-profit agricultural research and extension organisation led by farmers from the Wimmera and Mallee regions of Victoria. Aiming to improve the prosperity of farmers and agricultural communities through farmer-driven innovation, BCG celebrated 20 years of research and extension to the agricultural community in 2012.
BCG conducts field-based research trials and demonstrations across the Wimmera and Mallee regions spanning up to a 200km radius from Birchip. Across the area, BCG strategically embraces geographically specific issues to ensure that research is relevant to local growers.
Brill Ag is an Agronomy business based at Ganmain in the Riverina region of NSW. Brill Ag works on improving the productivity of farmers in the region through research and development and through fee for service consultancy.
Central West Farming Systems (CWFS) is an independent, not-for-profit, farmer driven organisation. We operate in an area covering 14 million hectares in the lower rainfall, mixed farming areas of Central West NSW (350-500mm rainfall).
Formed in 1998, the group now boasts over 300 members made up primarily of farmers but also private and public sector advisers, researchers and agribusiness. CWFS is based centrally at Condobolin but also operates 11 regional sites within a 250km radius of Condobolin.
ConsultAg is an association of professional consultanting firms who provide a complete range of services to people and farm businesses in agriculture.
The Corrigin Farm Improvement Group is a grower driven group that aims to provide local agricultural businesses with information on production, environmental and economic sustainability, through trials, field walks and seminars relevant to Corrigin and surrounding areas.
Our Vision is to provide the latest information to agricultural businesses in the local community by conducting appropriate local research and events to enhance our social and economic well-being.
Cox Inall Communications is Australia's largest and leading public relations agency working in the Agribusiness and Natural Resource Management arena.
Cox Inall provides expert strategic planning founded on thorough research and industry best practice to assist corporate positioning, profile, reputation management, policy revisions and community consultations.
Crop Circle Consulting and Research is an independent research agronomy firm, based in Geraldton, the central hub of the northern agricultural region of Western Australia. The Crop Circle research team combine attention to detail and rigorous methodology to test new plant breeding material, fertilisers and pesticide chemistry in a variable Mediterranean climate.
CSIRO is Australia's national science organisation and one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world. CSIRO's research focuses on the biggest challenges facing the nation. They also manages national research infrastructure and collections.
CSIRO's Agriculture and Food team is helping Australian farmers and industry improve productivity and sustainability.
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia’s role is to grow and protect Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector. We work professionally and with integrity to help deliver meaningful results to industry, government and the community.
Our department supports the success of the state’s agrifood businesses by delivering our Agrifood 2025+ Strategic plan and, in turn, achieving our vision of ‘a progressive, innovative and profitable agriculture and food sector that benefits Western Australia’
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA is the amalgamation of the former Departments of Agriculture and Food; Fisheries; Regional Development together with staff from the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions, to provide a strong and unified service for Western Australia’s vital primary industries and regions.
The Department of Primary Industries NSW is part of the Department of Industries.
DPI works to increase the value of primary industries and drive economic growth across NSW.
DPI manages a broad range of initiatives from resource to industry, including natural resource management, research and development, pest and disease management, food safety, industry engagement, and market access and competition.
Incorporated in 2004, EPARF provides a leading role in supporting staff and projects at the Minnipa Agricultural Centre and assists in identifying new research opportunities for low rainfall agriculture. EPARF provides a positive link between scientists, farmers, industry stakeholders and builds strength and sustainability through collaboration with other grower groups in southern Australia.
EPARF is managed by a Board. The role of the Board is to consult with and represent the opinions of the farming community on Eyre Peninsula to make informed decisions that will enhance the region’s profitability.
The Facey Group is a not-for-profit grower led group embodying relevant and localised research, extension, information and networking. Facey Group covers the Top of the Avon and Blackwood River Catchments, servicing members from regions of Kulin in the east to Wandering in the West, from Pingelly and Yealering in the North down to Williams, Wagin, Dumbleyung and Katanning in the South. Founded in 2001 as an incorporated association, Facey Group aims to build the aptitude of member businesses and farming practices.
For over four decades, Farmanco has been a leading advisory firm in Australia's agricultural sector, offering expert guidance to more than 750 farm businesses.
The Farmanco Group provides a comprehensive suite of services, including:
Primary Financial Services: Licensed to offer financial services related to swaps and derivatives for grain marketing.
Farmanco is committed to offering impartial, client-focused consulting services that are both professional and relevant. By building respectful, long-term relationships with our clients and gaining deep insights into their operations, we are able to deliver timely, accurate advice. Our consultants draw on a broad spectrum of information sources, ensuring that the guidance we provide is comprehensive and tailored to the specific needs of each farm business.
FarmLink Research Limited (FarmLink) is a not for profit agricultural research and extension organisation in southern NSW owned by growers and involves advisers and researchers. FarmLink’s main objective is to coordinate and communicate private, public and grower group funded research and development activities within in the region. FarmLink has been operating since 2003. There are three main parts to the business including research, communication and collaboration.
Federation University Australia (FedUni) is one of the nation's leading regional universities. With a reputation for relevance and excellence, FedUni has a strong tradition of education and training delivery spanning more than 145 years. FedUni was the nation's first regional, multi-sector university and is the third oldest site of higher learning in Australia.
Sustainability, productivity and profitability must go hand in hand. Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia is helping to make this happen by conducting research, development and extension to support beneficial changes in Australian agriculture.
The Fitzgerald Biosphere Group (FBG) is a non-profit community organisation that works with farmers, researchers, industry groups and federal and state agencies to address local production (e.g. diseases, pests and nutrient limitations) and natural resource management issues (e.g. salinity and soil acidification) to ensure the long-term sustainability of the agricultural industry and the communities within the region.
The FBG operates within the Shire of Jerramungup, which is located on the south coast of Western Australia on the western side of the Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve.
A passionate group of Central and East Gippsland farmers and service providers joined forces to form a group with the desire to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability using genuine product research trials and demonstrations relevant to the Central and East Gippsland areas.
The Gippsland Agricultural Group utilises the buffer zone land located at the Bairnsdale Aerodrome—under a lease arrangement with the East Gippsland Shire Council to operate a research farm. The Group's goal is to establish a dryland research farm of commercial scale.
The Group targets farmers in the Central and East Gippsland areas who are genuinely interested in continuous improvement of their farming practices.
The Gippsland Agricultural Group is an incorporated non for profit, volunteer organisation that is driven and managed by farmers, for farmers.
The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) is a farmer-driven, funded project connecting grower groups, research organisations and agribusiness network across WA.
The Grower Group Alliance project was developed in 2002 by grower groups and is managed by an advisory committee with representation from grower groups, research organisations and private agribusiness. It was funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) from 2002 – 2013. The GGA is now proudly supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development through Royalties for Regions.
Hart is South Australia’s premier agronomic field site, managed by farmers to provide independent information and skills to the industry.
Since 1982, the Hart Field-Site Group have been conducting cropping trials at Hart in the Mid-North of South Australia. These trials are focussed on being relevant to the broad-acre farming community and are conducted independently. The substantial trials site at Hart is available for inspection throughout each growing season at Hart Crop Walks and Field Days and for student/farming group tours by appointment.
Incitec Pivot Fertilisers is a key supplier of Australia's soil health and nutrition needs, helping farmers maximise productivity to remain competitive.
Incitec Pivot is committed to providing products and services that meet customer needs. Incitec Pivot sources products from domestic and overseas suppliers to offer a comprehensive product range.
The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is a not-for-profit, science-based organization dedicated to the responsible management of plant nutrition for the benefit of the human family. IPNI began operating in January of 2007 and now has active programs in Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, China, Eastern Europe/Central Asia and Middle East, Latin America-Southern Cone, Mexico and Central America, Northern Latin America, North America (Canada and U.S.A.), South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
The Irrigated Cropping Council (ICC) is a not-for-profit Organisation established in 1999. The constitutional objectives of the entity are focussed on advancing the understanding of the mixed farming sector commitment to innovative research.
ICC has 240 individual members involved in agriculture in Northern Victoria and Southern NSW representing farming, advisory, research and other agribusinesses.
ICC reaches over 700 people annually through our events, activities and communications, with farmer representation across the ICC region and beyond.
Kalyx provides an unparalleled level of independent, quality research to Australian agriculture and horticulture. With regional locations and a national focus, we provide quality, innovative research that is timely, accurate and second to none in Australia.
La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia.
Growers are unaware of how products perform on their farms compared to the manufacturer’s claims. To solve this problem, we have developed the Laconik Experimental Engine for Farms® (LEEF®). LEEF® makes farm-scale trials easy, generating high-quality data and bridging the gap between research and grower adoption. To learn more about Laconik visit our website.
The Liebe Group is a grower driven, not for profit organisation in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. It is a leading ‘grass roots’ group in Western Australia and has a continually growing membership. This grass roots drive ensures the group remains relevant, timely and valuable to the local farmers and gains industry cooperation. The Liebe Group provides access for members to new ideas, innovation, research and networks all over Australia.
The mission of the group is to facilitate grower prioritised research, development and extension to support our members to be profitable and sustainable.
Living Farm are a York based R&D and consultancy business who work extensively with farmers, agribusiness, research institutions and government departments throughout the Western Australian Wheatbelt and Ord Valley, Kununurra. Over the last six years of operation, Living Farm have built a solid and loyal client base and gained a reputation for returning quality trial sites and a high level of data integrity with a focus on open communication with clients.
The Low Rainfall Collaboration Project (LRCP) commenced in 2003 at the instigation of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and was based on the premise that the groups (Eyre Peninsula SA; Upper North SA; Mallee in SA, Vic and NSW; Central West NSW; and Birchip Vic) had many issues in common and would gain from greater information sharing and a more collaborative approach.
The Low Rainfall Collaboration Project (LRCP) improved the capacity of farming systems (FS) groups in south-eastern Australia (Eyre Peninsula FS, Upper North FS, Mallee Sustainable Farming, Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) and Central West FS) by fostering greater sharing of knowledge and ideas and providing expertise and operating guidelines.
This was achieved by improving communication between the groups, providing research and development (R&D) support through an experienced scientist, raising the awareness of risk and financial management of farming enterprises, and by improving the evaluation of FS groups (measuring effectiveness not just volume of activities).
The project was manged by Geoff Thomas (Thomas Project Services, as contractor to Central West Farming Inc.), and Nigel Wilhelm (SARDI) was the scientific advisor.
LEADA is committed to providing support and attracting research activity to the Lower Eyre Peninsula.
It is driven by local issues and the search for solutions that suit local systems.
A grower group that specifically addresses issues and solutions to improve farming systems in your area.
MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG) is a member-based group of cropping and livestock farmers (irrigated and dryland), as well as agribusinesses and industry representatives.
MFMG collaborates to deliver agricultural research and drive adoption for the benefit of our members and the broadacre cropping and livestock industry across the Limestone Coast, western Victoria and beyond.
Our work is driven by a clear purpose: to drive adoption of research outcomes that improves productivity, sustainability, and profitability for our members and the broader agricultural sector in our region.
We are committed to Prosperity through Collaboration.
Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) Inc. is a farmer driven organisation delivering research and extension services to the less than 350 mm rainfall Mallee cropping regions of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. MSF operates within a region of over four million hectares, extending beyond Balranald in the east to Murray Bridge in the west.
MCA Ag offer complete client-specific farm management and operational services from financial advisory, staff and machinery selection to research, development and scientific services necessary for production.
MCA Agronomy Service provides integrated whole farm advice on all aspects of dryland and irrigated crop management. Our agronomists have extensive experience with the production of a wide variety of crops.
MIG is farmer community driven and covers approximately 320,000 hectares within the Geraldton Port Zone. It is a positive and supportive environment where MIG constantly seek out insightful and stimulating research programs. We strive to share, adapt and create a space where farmers can openly come together to learn through information and education programs/workshops.
Don’t just take it from us, hear a little bit more about MIG and the value of our organisation to our local community below.
NEFF is a group of farmers in the north east agricultural region looking to support each other as they develop new farming activities that will lead to a viable future for their individual business and the north east agricultural region (NEAR).
Collectively in the NEFF region there are 311 farm business members, covering 4 shires and 1.6 million hectares.
Northern Agri Group is a grower group based in the Northern Ag Region of WA and consists of growers in the areas of Binnu, Northampton, Ogilvie and surrounds. NAG's committee is made up of local farmers who volunteer their time to be a part of the committee.
In a nutshell, NAG aims to establish the Region as an area of focus for agricultural sustainability, to seek, initiate and direct research relating to sustainable and profitable farming systems, facilitate adoption of successful technologies and practices, engage and support the community and develop the necessary linkages and alliances to improve farmers’ terms of trade and increase the prosperity of the Region.
Northern Grower Alliance (NGA) is an Incorporated Association that was established in 2005 to provide a regional capacity for industry-driven, applied agronomic research into the challenges of grain production.
NGA is currently working on a five year project, fully funded by GRDC, focusing on the validation and adoption of new agronomic practices in northern NSW and southern QLD.
The Northern Sustainable Soils Group (NSS) provides a platform for information sharing between farmers and researchers in the Northern Yorke Peninsula (NYP) region. The NSS facilitates a number of farmer education events each year including a mix of crop walk, bus tours and machinery demonstrations. The group also carries out research into district specific issues in the form of small plot and paddock scale research trials.
The NSS has developed a strong network with SARDI, NYNRM, academia and commercial sectors. Through this network the NSS ensures growers are kept abreast of cutting edge research, new technology and best practice farming techniques. The NSS aims to ensure that farming business in the NYP continue to operate in a sustainable, productive and profitable manner into the future.
For more than 15 years Partners in Grain Inc (PinG) has been a successful and active not-for-profit organisation providing professional development opportunities to farming businesses across Australia. As PinG evolved, the five individual regions within the organisation (NSW, QLD, Vic/Tas, SA & WA) developed their own unique strengths and strategies tailored to the needs of growers in their area.
Hence, to enable the regions greater opportunities and efficiencies, in June 2017 Partners in Grain Inc ceased operating as a national organisation, the regions became their own entities and the Partners in Grain Alliance was established.
Working as a national Alliance fosters a network for communication, support, partnerships and shared programs, whilst maintaining independence and relevance to the regional areas.
Each of the members of the Partners in Grain Alliance continues to deliver “locally relevant, personalised training” that is guided by the direction of local growers and industry associates.
The Perennial Pasture Systems (PPS) group was formed in mid 2007 and has had 159 farm businesses across Central Victoria and the Southern Wimmera join the group since its formation. The aim of the group is to push the boundaries of perennial pasture research in their area and provide information on productive pasture management to members.
Planfarm commenced in 1974 as a partnership of Peter Falconer, John Abbie and Ken Boughton all New Zealanders who came to Western Australia in the 1960’s as agricultural advisors to work in the many farm improvement groups which were established at that time.
Planfarm now have a presence across the Western Australian wheatbelt however our key focus has not changed and that is to deliver value to our clients by quality independent advice tailored to meet their individual goals.
Today we are proud to service over 480 farmers including some of the state’s most successful and innovative farmers.
Precision Agriculture are Australia's leading provider of precision agriculture services.
Whether it's on-farm, for industry or government they collect, measure and interpret data to find opportunities for technology to deliver savings and unlock potential. They provide practical assistance and support to apply their findings to the real world.
We foster partnerships with leading suppliers in order to bring the latest in technology to our customers with products and services from around the globe. With offices around the country and a team dedicated to advancing our industry, we have the knowledge, technology and skills to deliver leading precision agriculture services tailored to our customers' needs.
Precision Agronomics Australia (PAA) is a truly unique business that was formed in 2005. The vision of PAA is to close the Precision Agriculture loop ensuring that farmers obtain profit and production gains through the implementation of variable rate technology.
Precision Agronomics Australia is a professional consultancy business, specialising in precision farming practices. PAA consists of agronomy consultants and precision farming specialists servicing the whole of Western Australia.
The PAA approach to Precision Ag is to provide a service that integrates the three essential components critical to the success of implementing VRT: data collection and processing; agronomy consultation/prescriptions; and, machinery implementation.
We provide leadership to promote a sustainable and innovative agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector.
Agriculture enables industry businesses and government to improve market supply chains, manage risks, build resilience, and manage the delivery of regional assistance to industry. Queensland Department of Primary Industries undertake research, development and extension that enriches Queensland's agricultural businesses.
Ravensthorpe Agricultural Initiative Network (RAIN) is a farmer driven group focused on best practice farming systems and the sustainable use of natural resources in the Ravensthorpe area on the South Coast of Western Australia.
RAIN was established in 2001 by the Ravensthorpe Land Conservation District Committee members who saw the need for a wider focus and a central network to coordinate landcare and production projects across the region.
RAIN is governed by a committee comprising representatives of the various geographic areas of the shire and is well supported by the community.
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The Riverine Plains is an important, reliable and highly productive farming region. For those of us lucky enough to live here, it’s so much more than that — it’s our home, our community and our workplace.
For our nearly 500 members, spread across north east Victoria and southern New South Wales, we’re known for our independent research program, our annual events and our publications. We’ve delivered over $13 million for research, extension and validation projects across the Riverine Plains.
All of our projects are driven by our members’ curiosity and the need to fill knowledge gaps in their farm businesses. Our research, events and publications are designed to improve the prosperity of our members, associates and partners.
Riverine Plains specialise in providing independent, timely and relevant information to farmers. Ultimately, our work can be seen in more efficient and better-adapted farming systems for the region.
Rural Solutions SA is Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) key delivery agent for major programs and projects across South Australia, and provides consultancy services to private and public sector organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
For over 30 years, our renowned research and development activities have helped to leverage South Australia’s competitive advantages. We strive for excellence and apply rigorous scientific principles.
SARDI works with key industries and organisations, primary producers, and research institutions. We invite collaboration requests from research partners.
SARDI is known for:
Our scientists are highly skilled and experienced, many recognised nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields. They are backed by dedicated technical, field, and support staff
Address: 70 Farrell Flat Road, Clare SA 5453
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable.
SARDI’s programs are designed to increase the productivity, sustainability and adaptability of the state’s agriculture, food and wine, fisheries and aquaculture and bioscience enterprises, create opportunities for market growth, address barriers to growth and provide applied solutions.
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) operates the Minnipa Agricultural Centre (MAC). MAC serves the cereal growing areas of the Eyre Peninsula, which produces on average 40 to 45% of South Australia's wheat. Research and development conducted at the Minnipa Agricultural Centre includes development of innovative, best practice farm management practices for low rainfall environments.
The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is located in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Surrounded by a wealth of agricultural, natural and mining resources, our location allows us to produce innovative research with worldwide application.
Our teaching and research benefit from a network of national and international collaborators, and our strong industry and government links are producing change in agricultural and environmental management, regional development, and urban policy and planning.
We have a strong track record in PhD supervision and external research grant success. The Australian Research Council rated Agricultural Science at UWA as 'above world standards' and Environmental Science at UWA as 'well above world standards' during the most recent Excellence in Research Australia assessment.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine provides a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and infrastructure at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus.
The School connects scientific excellence with industry relevance. This philosophy guides and inspires our education programs. Our extensive international network of academic and commercial collaborators provides a stimulating and unique environment for research and student training.
The Shire of Kent is located in the Great Southern of Western Australia approx 320Km from Perth, it is made up of two towns Nyabing & Pingrup. The Shire covers approximately 5,634 square Kms and is predominately an agricultural area with many Wheat & Sheep farmers.
The Shire of West Arthur, located in the State's 'Central South' Region, is 2,850 square kilometres and encompasses the townsites of Darkan, Duranillin and Arthur River. Darkan is the administrative centre for the Shire of West Arthur.
SLR agriculture is a specialist private research, development and extension group based in York, Western Australia. Our mission is to assist agricultural suppliers in evaluating and extending key research messages to the industry, to improve the long-term sustainability of agriculture in Western Australia.
Our team conducts private and industry funded projects in systems research across multiple sectors in broadacre grain production regions. A key area of our work is in new and emerging markets projects investigating crop biology, sustainable production systems and biologicals in crop protection. We also carry out product and market development trials for Agri-chemical crop protection and crop nutrition suppliers.
The Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA) is a not-for-profit, grower-focused association. Our purpose is simple: to help Australian farmers and advisers make the most of precision agriculture.
We connect members with the latest research, tools and practical know-how through workshops, field days, trials, and resources. Whether it’s saving on inputs, improving yields, or building more resilient farming systems, we’re here to support on-farm decisions that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Our community includes farmers, agronomists, consultants, researchers and academics from across broadacre, sugar, cotton, dairy, livestock and horticulture.
At SPAA, our motto says it all: “Guiding you to farming success.”
Two Problems: 1) Too much CO2 in our atmosphere, 416ppm in 2020 2) Too little carbon in our soils, globally a fall of 60% One Solution We develop products to capture carbon from the atmosphere on a gigatonne scale and return it to the soil. This improves soil health and allows farmers to trade a new commodity - carbon offsets. A Second Crop Carbon trading markets are growing. Both compliance and voluntary markets offer opportunities for farmers to generate significant extra income. However, they are currently not suitable for most farming businesses. We are creating platforms specifically built for farmers, giving them the highest possible price and most transparent market for their Second Crop, carbon. Our Story Australian farmers Mick and Guy, came together in 2016 to launch a not-for-profit research institute. They worked on ways to increase soil carbon in a form that is easy to adopt, scalable, and economically attractive for farmers. To make a difference on a global scale, we launched Soil Carbon Co, a unique purpose-led business that delivers returns to farmers, investors and the environment. Today Soil Carbon Co. is a team made up of world-leading scientists, driven entrepreneurs and committed partners. We are backed by some brilliant forward-thinking investors - but the planet remains our biggest shareholder.
The SoilsWest (agriculture) alliance is an independent entity focused on providing a pathway for the discovery and development of soil research to improve both profitability and soil resource management across the Western Australian grains industry.
A foundational partnership between the University of Western Australia (UWA) and Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA), SoilsWest is currently made up of a group of highly skilled, independent soil science professionals with complementary scientific and research capabilities, research and industry networks, and infrastructure and technology.
The partnership works to develop and deliver strategic research projects supporting the WA grains industry in particular, but also contributes nationally to the Australian grains industry through innovative soil research. SoilsWest invites wider input and partnerships from other local, state and Commonwealth government institutions, industry and grower groups, agribusiness, Universities as well as specific interest groups.
The SoilsWest alliance provides a ‘marketplace’ and network of discipline focused connections to improve integration between the soil science communities, optimise existing collaborations, provide prospective funding opportunities, provide training and education opportunities, and provide parallel soils information and technologies to ensure the continued development of economic farming systems and food chain security.
The South Australian No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA) is a non-profit farmer driven organisation that is led by a committee of volunteers. SANTFA has, over its seven years of growth, successfully promoted the benefits of no-till farming systems and conservation farming in general and now has over 1000 financial members across South Australia.
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable.
SARDI’s programs are designed to increase the productivity, sustainability and adaptability of the state’s agriculture, food and wine, fisheries and aquaculture and bioscience enterprises, create opportunities for market growth, address barriers to growth and provide applied solutions.
South Coast NRM is the leading independent natural resource management organisation in the South Coast region of Western Australia. We are commited to preserving and enhancing the region’s natural and cultural assets, and fostering strong partnerships with local communities, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders.
For thousands of years, Noongar/ Nyungar people have resided on and had cultural connection to the boodja – land. The South Coast region is Noongar boodja, koolark – heart Country to Menang, Goreng, Wadjari and Njunga First Nations peoples.
We deeply value the relationships we hold with the Aboriginal community, organisations, and Native Title bodies that we work with to care for Country and people.
South Coast NRM is the leading independent natural resource management organisation in the South Coast region of Western Australia. We are commited to preserving and enhancing the region’s natural and cultural assets, and fostering strong partnerships with local communities, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders.
For thousands of years, Noongar/ Nyungar people have resided on and had cultural connection to the boodja – land. The South Coast region is Noongar boodja, koolark – heart Country to Menang, Goreng, Wadjari and Njunga First Nations peoples.
We deeply value the relationships we hold with the Aboriginal community, organisations, and Native Title bodies that we work with to care for Country and people.
SEPWA is a farmer initiated group that was started in 1993 to represent wheat growers in the Esperance Port Zone.
The group was formed to address the perception that wheat from the south east was of inferior quality to that of wheat from other regions and set about assisting growers in the region to produce premium quality grain to improve our market position.
SEPWA has moved on since this original aim but still strongly retains it as part of its major objectives and in more recent times has expanded into barley and canola.
Today SEPWA's role is to improve profitability and sustainability of Esperance Port Zone grain growers.
The South West Catchments Council (SWCC) have been the Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation for the South West since 2001. The SWCC work in partnership with the community to ensure that our iconic landscapes, waterways, coastline and agricultural land is protected for current and future generations.
Southern Dirt is one of Western Australia’s leading grower groups, encompassing some of WA’s most productive land and representing some of the states’ most innovative farmers. Our region extends from Boddington to Frankland and everywhere in between from the coast to the Wheatbelt. An area that encompasses over 2600 mixed farming enterprises.
Supported by a dedicated committee of farmers and industry specialists our aim is to create and sustain vibrant, healthy, prosperous farms and communities.
Southern Farming Systems is a farm driven, non-profit organisation helping higher rainfall farmers with practical research and information that produces sustainable results.
Southern Pulse Agronomy (SPA) has been a tri-state research program led by Agriculture Victoria Senior Research Agronomist, Dr Jason Brand, with funding from GRDC, DEDJTR-Vic, SARDI and NSW DPI that aims to increase farm profitability, reliability and profitability of pulses in southern Australia.
SPA continues to deliver the latest information on new pulse varieties and their integration with the latest farming systems. Key learnings from the SPA program also provide advice to breeding programs on how latest farm management practices may influence breeding needs for the future.
SCF works with a number of research partners to conduct paddock scale trials each year, as well as coordinating canola disease surveys and herbicide resistance testing. In recent years there has been an increased focus on trials looking at incorporating a pasture phase in the cropping rotation. Our Vision is to deliver credible, relevant research and information to benefit our members.
The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Founded in 1909 by the Queensland parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities, an informal designation of the oldest university in each state.
Empowering brilliant minds to inspire, educate and innovate - a community where students can reach their full potential.
The University of Sydney has spent over 170 years empowering brilliant minds from all walks of life to strive for better – for themselves, their communities and their world.
University of Western Australia is a public research university in the Australian state of Western Australia. The university's main campus is in Crawley, a suburb in the City of Perth local government area. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
Formed in 2001, the Upper North Farming Systems (UNFS) Group conducts research trials and provides extension and networking opportunities for farmers, agronomists, researchers and primary industry.
The UNFS Group covers a diverse geographical area in the Upper North Region of South Australia. The region is bordered to the north and east by the pastoral zones and extends south to the higher rainfall zones and encompasses the towns of Booleroo Centre, Crystal Brook, Hallet, Jamestown, Laura, Peterborough, Nelshaby, Orroroo, Quorn and Wilmington.
The group aims to undertake regular events for its members and the broader agricultural community in the region including workshops, crop walks and Hub events. The feature event on the calendar is the annual member’s expo which is held in August at Booleroo Centre.
The Victorian Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs replaced the Department of Agriculture in 1985. In 1991 the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs ceased operations and its functions were transferred to the newly created Department of Agriculture.
Viterra operates a storage and handling network spanning key growing regions in South Australia and western Victoria with a total storage capacity of over 10 million tonnes. Viterra provides a range of services including storage and warehousing, receival and elevation, quality assessment, logistics and accumulation, quality control and food safety, electronic transactional services, container packing and bulk ship loading. Each service is adaptable to enable the individual requirements of customers to be met.
Viterra is part of Glencore Agriculture, a global leader in originating, handling, processing and marketing agricultural commodities including grain, oilseeds, pulses, sugar, rice, cotton, vegetable oils, protein meals and biodiesel. Glencore Agriculture’s operations span more than 35 countries worldwide and include marketing offices in 34 countries.
West Midlands Group is recognised as one of the leading grower groups in WA.
It prides itself on ensuring members like you, review up to date information on crop and pasture research, natural resource management, horticulture research and the role of women in agriculture. Our local focus ensures you get up to date information that’s relevant to your business. You’ll save hours of your valuable time normally wasted trying to actually find the information you really need.
Western Murray Land Improvement Group Inc. (WMLIG) is a non-profit Landcare group based in Barham, NSW. The group was formed in March 2003 by members from the local community and representatives from local government and Landcare and Producer Groups in the west of the Murray Catchment.
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Yeruga Crop Research aims to conduct research projects and consultancies both in Australia and internationally.
Established in 1999, the YP Alkaline Soils Group (YPASG) is a not for profit farming – community focused organisation that has brought together a broad range of farmers, researchers and advisors from all districts to collectively address and challenge common barriers associated with farming in an alkaline soil landscape. The aim of this collaboration is to conduct trials and deliver research workshops based on the requirements of its 150 farmer members.
