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2024 DURUM & GRAINS FORUMS

Mark your calendars for the 2024 SADGA Durum & Grains Forums
In 2024 we are presenting the findings of research and grains information at our Forum in two prominent durum grower locations.

March 6th: Balaklava Footy Club register  < here >

March 20th: Padthaway Bowls Club register  < here >

The full program is now ready to view, and you can expect the usual depth and detail of research and results from projects conducted within the durum growing regions of South Australia, Mid North and West Wimmera.

Keep an eye on your emails and the website for updates,  programs and registration links due out February 2024.  If you see an email in your inbox you are part of the SADGA network either through a membership or though an interaction, catch up, meeting or event. If you haven’t seen an email check your junk mail folder.

To all non members a cost to attend will be $55 (inc) per person. Cheaper for you to buy a membership (just saying!).

Link to register as a non-member event attendee here

If you are a SADGA member? This is a complimentary member event as we value your loyalty to our organisation.

How much, you might ask? For $110 (inc) you can nominate up to 3 (THREE) people under your business name to be registered as members of SADGA.  Members are privileged to receive exclusive entry to all SADGA events. Plus as happens from time to time, connection to other growers and products that have direct benefit to your business, productivity and crop care.  Not a Member and want to be?? Better sign up  < here >

2023 SADGA Durum & Grains Forum

Program Released for 2023 Durum & Grains Forum

Wednesday, Mar 15th, 2023
Padthaway Bowling Club, 12 Memorial Drive, Padthaway
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Includes San Remo Pasta lunch generously supported by Integra Sheds and Grain Growers and lovingly prepared by the Padthaway Bowls Club.
Members, Sponsors and Speakers Register =>  https://www.trybooking.com/CFOLD

A $55 (inc gst)  will be applied to each non member, you will be invoiced post registration or register and pay using this link => https://www.trybooking.com/CFXUH

Membership for individual or business up to three people is $110 (inc GST) per application.
Click on the blue link and sign up as a member today

 

 

 

 

*Program subject to change without notice


2022 SADGA FORUM & FACILITIES TOURS

The SADGA Team together with Viterra have re-set the date for the SADGA Forum & Facilities Tour as July 6th, 2022. All previous arrangements remain the same we hope that this date suits you too.

Ticketing has reopened – if you had already booked your ticket first time around, you do not need to re-book otherwise let me know if you need to cancel your ticket. https://www.trybooking.com/BUHBC  This exciting news will hit the networks today, we apologies for clogging up your feed, but we are super happy we get to have another crack at this event. Feel free to pass this information onto your networks aswell.

We look forward to seeing in July.

Cheers Deb & the SADGA Team

SADGA Forum Timetable & Facilities Tour 2022 July 6th

 

 

Mark your calendars for the 2022 SADGA Forum and Viterra Tours set for Wednesday 6th July!!

SADGA in partnership with Viterra, Grain Growers and Entegra Sheds will be offering members an opportunity to tour Viterra Facilities, attend the all important Durum Forum at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron and stay on for a complimentary dinner proudly supported by Grain Growers and Entegra Sheds.

The logistics:

  1. A bus will leave Clare Gleeson St Car Park at 8:15 am pick ups Auburn CWA 8:45, Tarlee Town Hall 9:10, Roseworthy Hotel 9:40 am arrive at The Entertainment Centre approx 10:20 am with a walk to the Grain Lab to arrive 10:30 am.
  2. For those not on the bus, cars can park all day at Entertainment Centre and meet us via a short walk at The Grain Lab to commence tour at 11 am and hop on the bus to Outer Harbour after the laboratory tour
  3. If you do not wish to stay for the Forum and/or Dinner) best to drive your car to Outer Harbour and park in the Royal SA Yacht Squadron car park where they will be picked up by the bus before the Outer Harbour tour.
  4. If you cant make the Lab tour meet us at 12 noon at the Yacht Squadron car park and hop of the bus for the Outer Harbour tours.
  5. Bus/s will depart following the dinner at 8pm and return to Clare via the Entertainment Centre.

The Tours:

  • 11:00 am Viterra Grain Analysis Lab 30-32 Stirling St Thebarton
  • 12:20 pm Outer Harbour bus only tour of ship loading facilities
  • 1:20 pm Bus only Tour of Viterra container loading facility

The Forum: will commence at 3 pm at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron and will be followed by the Grain Grower & Entegra Sheds Durum Dinner at 6 pm. We are excited to announce that our dinner speaker will be Steve Whillas ‘Maintain your Mental Health’.

The Meals:

  • Complimentary packaged lunch provided by Viterra
  • Complimentary dinner sponsored by Grain Growers and Entegra Sheds

Dinner Menu – please register your dietary requirements

Alternate drop main: Chicken cacciatore with crispy herbed polenta & micro herbed salad (GF) and Chargrilled porterhouse with horseradish and rocket sauce, homemade chunky potato wedges and roasted baby carrots (GF) with Crusty bread, olive and dukkah and mixed dressed green leaves to share.

Alternate drop dessert: Coconut Panna Cotta with pineapple wafer, melon balls in lime leaf syrup (GF) and Bittersweet chocolate mousse with strawberries in limoncello (GF)

The Tickets: Registration is essential for bus seating and catering, get your tickets on this link ==> https://www.trybooking.com/BUHBC make sure you nominate your bus pick up and dietary requirements. RSVP COB June 29  For the finer details of the event CLICK HERE

The Rules: This event will be subject to COVID SA Govt and Venue regulations. Masks are MANDATORY. Vaccinate for your protection. Do not attend if you are a close contact or suffer symptoms.

The SADGA 2022 Forum and Viterra Facilities Tour is a complimentary event for SADGA members and SADGA is extremely grateful for the support of our sponsors for this opportunity.

 

If you have any questions contact Deb 0481 322 821 or SADGASecretary@gmail.com
Not a member see the side bar for a membership form or contact us today, contact Trish today SADGATreasurer@gmail.com

 

The programs for both forums have now been developed and are proving again there is still more we need to know about durums including the supportive agronomy which improves yields and grain quality, logistics and marketing both nationally and globally.

These events are supported by the generosity of our sponsors and offer free entry to SADGA members with non-members entry set at $35pp.

A San Remo pasta lunch is available for those who wish to further their conversations with our researchers and industry partners at a cost of $15 per person.

Both events will following COVID SAFE regulations and check-in on arrival will be required.

Registration is essential. The system will issue a zero balance invoice, however Treasurer Trish will issue you an invoice for lunch @ $15 pp and for non-member forum entry @ $35 pp.  Please follow the prompts on the following links to register your tickets.

March 3rd: Mid North Durum Forum at the Balaklava Sports Club, Ralli Park

https://www.trybooking.com/BOGYY

March 17th: South East Victoria Durum Forum at Kaniva Community Hub via Webb St 

Please note: Should state borders close, or the situation becomes difficult to conduct a successful forum, our alternative venue will be the Wolseley Community & Recreation Centre.

https://www.trybooking.com/BOIQQ

2021 SADGA MN DURUM FORUM (Click to download)

2021 SADGA SE_VIC DURUM FORUM (Click to download)

 

SAVE THE DATE – 2019 SADGA Pre-seeding Forums

The Southern Australia Durum Growers Association annual pre-seeding forums will be held once again in March 2019 at Tarlee and Horsham and promises to deliver another exciting line up of researchers, grain marketers and growers who’ll all share their insights into best outcomes for growing durum.

SA Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 – Tarlee Town Hall from 8:30 to 1:00 pm

Click here to view and download the Tarlee Agenda

Speakers Include but not limited to:

  • Dr Jason Able
  • Jeff Braun, Agronomist
  • Dr Hugh Wallwork

 

 

VIC Wednesday, March 2oth, 2019 – Horsham ‘Demons’ Football Club, Horsham VIC 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Click here to view and download the Horsham Agenda and

Speakers Include:

  • Dr Jason Able
  • Dr Marg Evans, SARDI
  • Rob Harris, AGT
  • Simon Mock, Agronomist

Please note: Registration will be a requirement and a small cost will be applied to the forums for catering and administration for non members however as a benefit to members it will be free. See side bar link to sign up as a member today.

Contact Deb Baum SADGA Secretary if you have any questions  sadgasecretary@gmail.com 0481 322 821