South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub The SA Drought Hub is one of eight Hubs established across the nation through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

The SA Drought Hub brings together a dynamic network of cross-industry partners to work towards a common vision to strengthen the drought resilience and preparedness of our farms and regional communities in South Australia. Led by the University of Adelaide, the SA Drought Hub comprises the core hub at Roseworthy and five regional nodes at Minnipa on Eyre Peninsula, Port Augusta in the Far North,

Orroroo in the Upper North, Loxton in the Riverland, and Struan in the South East. The SA Drought Hub is an exciting initiative involving a network of primary producers, industry groups, researchers, government agencies, universities, agribusinesses, traditional owners and others. Through the SA Drought Hub, regional drought resilience priorities will be identified and bespoke programs will be co-designed to facilitate adoption of drought resilience practices through peer-to-peer learning, on-farm demonstrations and training workshops, as well as community initiatives. We can’t prevent droughts, but we can bring together the people, the information and resources into the Hub network which will facilitate strategies to enable our farms and regional communities to be better prepared for future droughts.

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Could your farm dam be doing more for your business?Join the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board at Mintaro for a free fi...
15/06/2026

Could your farm dam be doing more for your business?

Join the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board at Mintaro for a free field day exploring how simple dam improvements can improve water quality, support livestock productivity, enhance biodiversity and build natural capital on-farm.

Hear the latest findings from the Sustainable Farms initiative (Australian National University) and Adelaide University's Ripple Effect project, showcasing how better water management can deliver benefits for both farm performance and the environment.

On the day you'll:
✔ See real-life examples of dam improvements
✔ Learn how water quality influences livestock health and productivity
✔ Explore biodiversity outcomes from enhanced dams
✔ Bring along a water sample for free salinity and pH testing

📍 Mintaro
📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm

This is a free event, but registrations are essential.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/field-day-dams-with-benefits

Are your nitrogen decisions setting you up for success this season?Join Barry Mudge, Dr Peter Hayman, Sam Trengove and E...
11/06/2026

Are your nitrogen decisions setting you up for success this season?

Join Barry Mudge, Dr Peter Hayman, Sam Trengove and Emily Chambers as they unpack the key factors influencing in-season nitrogen decisions, including seasonal conditions, yield potential, input costs and risk management.

The webinar will also showcase the new 'Fast Graphs for Slow Thinkers' N decision tool, helping growers quickly assess the potential risks and returns of different nitrogen strategies.

📅 Friday 12 June | 12pm-1pm (ACST)
💻 Online

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CBxA5iGyQyy30HSn27smJA

Have your say before the survey closes next week!How useful is long-term climate information in your farming business?CS...
09/06/2026

Have your say before the survey closes next week!

How useful is long-term climate information in your farming business?

CSIRO is seeking feedback from farmers across Australia to better understand how climate information is being used in real-world decision-making on-farm. The survey findings will help improve the way climate information and tools are developed and delivered to support farmers.

- Takes just 5 minutes
- Open to all commodity types and enterprise sizes

Your feedback will help shape future climate information services. Complete the survey here: https://csiro.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZPS7RAp5DD3fpk

The SA Drought Hub is proud to support Dairy Innovation Day 2026 - a day built for dairy farmers who are leading the way...
05/06/2026

The SA Drought Hub is proud to support Dairy Innovation Day 2026 - a day built for dairy farmers who are leading the way

Dairy Innovation Day 2026 brings together farmers, researchers, advisors and industry leaders for a practical, forward-looking day focused on Smart Dairying. Held on June 10 in Mount Gambier, the event will explore how dairy businesses are innovating to grow productive pastures, manage water more efficiently and build resilient systems for the future.

From policy and advocacy updates to global perspectives on water-limited farming systems, Dairy Innovation Day 2026 is designed to deliver practical ideas, informed conversation and clear take-home value for dairy businesses navigating change.

If you're attending, be sure to visit the SA Drought Hub stall and chat with our team 👋

Register now: https://dairysa.com.au/dairy-innovation-day-2026/

📢 PROJECT OPPORTUNITY FOR RANGELAND PASTORALISTS 🌱 This Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands project (delivered by the SA Arid ...
02/06/2026

📢 PROJECT OPPORTUNITY FOR RANGELAND PASTORALISTS 🌱

This Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands project (delivered by the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board) is here to help producers turn good ideas into on-ground action. Over two years, this project will support rangelands pastoralists to implement grazing management tools on their properties – with personalised mentoring.

This project is for people who:
>> Have been trialling a free version of a kit tool and are ready to set it up properly
>> Have been thinking about taking the leap on an Optiweigh
>> Are curious about remote water monitoring, virtual fencing, or pasture biomass tools but want a hand getting started.

There’s two ways to get involved:
1) Mentoring sites with 1:1 training and ongoing access to experts
2) Demonstration sites with up to $35,000 for tool/tech setup and on-ground works

Applications are currently open. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gqb8Xm9a

Applications most close on Monday 22 June.

The Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands is supported by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the

Thanks Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for supporting our project.

28/05/2026

Containment feeding plays an important role in protecting ground cover, managing livestock, and improving flexibility during dry seasons.

To learn more about containment feeding and access practical livestock and fodder management resources and information, visit the SA Drought Hub Livestock & Fodder Management Knowledge Base: https://sadroughthub.com.au/resources/knowledge-base/livestock-and-fodder-management/

This video was produced by Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to applied sheep production research in South Australia?  Adelaide University i...
21/05/2026

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to applied sheep production research in South Australia?

Adelaide University is currently recruiting a Grant-Funded Research Associate - Sheep Production Research & Data Analysis, based at the Roseworthy campus.

This part-time role will support a national research project focused on improving the reproductive performance of shedding sheep, working alongside researchers and industry partners across Australia 🐑

The position involves a mix of fieldwork, data collection and analysis, report writing, and supporting extension activities; ideal for someone with experience or interest in sheep production systems, agricultural research, and data analysis.

Applications close next Tuesday May 26.

Apply or learn more here: https://jobs.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/grant-funded-research-associate-sheep-production-research-data-analysis-roseworthy-sa-australia?lApplicationSubSourceID=

19/05/2026

Looking for practical containment feeding info you can use on-farm?

Hear directly from producers and industry experts in this video snippet produced by
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

You can access producer guides, podcasts, case studies, tools and more from the SA Drought Hub Containment Feeding project page on our website: https://sadroughthub.com.au/project/hub-projects/containment-feeding/

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIFGCeuPZVU

The SA Drought Hub is proud to support LambEx26, Australia’s premier sheep industry event. LambEx26 brings together prod...
14/05/2026

The SA Drought Hub is proud to support LambEx26, Australia’s premier sheep industry event.

LambEx26 brings together producers, researchers, industry leaders and innovators from across Australia to explore the future of the sheep industry and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

If it matters to producers and the future of the sheep industry, it’s part of the conversation at LambEx26!

📍 Adelaide Convention Centre
📅 7-10 July, 2026

Explore the program and register here: https://www.lambex.org.au/tickets

The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, delivered by Adelaide University, adds practical value to LambEx26 as Morning Tea Sponsor.

Their support creates space for connection while reinforcing drought resilience knowledge. This partnership highlights research, collaboration and outcomes that directly support producers, regions and the future sustainability of South Australian agriculture.

How do you use long-term climate information when making on-farm decisions?CSIRO is running a short 5-minute survey to u...
11/05/2026

How do you use long-term climate information when making on-farm decisions?

CSIRO is running a short 5-minute survey to understand what’s really happening on the ground.

If you’re farming, we’d really value your input, regardless of your commodity or enterprise size.

Your responses will help shape how climate information is developed and delivered to Australian farmers 🌦️

Take the survey here 👉 https://csiro.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZPS7RAp5DD3fpk

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