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Grain and Graze Field Day | Western Flat

24 Sep – 24 Sep 2026 | 09:00 AM
Naracoorte, SA

MFMG Member: $25.00 Additional Primary Producer member: $15.00

Non-MFMG Member: $100.00

MLA GRDC Legumes in Mixed Farming Rotations PDS Group members Free of Charge.

Join the MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG) and fellow producers for a practical day in the paddock exploring the latest mixed farming research and demonstration activities being undertaken across the Upper Limestone Coast.  

Visit a range of trial and demonstration sites and hear directly from researchers, agronomists and industry experts about strategies to improve crop establishment, livestock productivity and whole-farm performance.  

Highlights include: 

  • Barley trials examining the impact of sowing time and controlled grazing on production and yield. 
  • Canola crop establishment demonstrations exploring sowing timing and nitrogen management under varying soil moisture conditions. 
  • Practical insights into crop protection options for grain and graze systems. 
  • Legume opportunities to improve livestock productivity and farm profitability. 
  • Networking with local producers and researchers.  

 

Featured presenters include Arabella Hinge, Trial Coordinator, MFMG; Nathaniel Modra, Brivon; Adam Hancock, Elders; and Owen Rees, Total Result Ag Consulting (TRAC).  

Whether you're interested in improving crop establishment, maximising grazing value from cereals, or integrating legumes into your farming system, this field day will provide valuable take-home insights from local demonstrations and trial. 

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