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SADGA 2021 CROPWALKS

 

SADGA & MFMG COMBINED CROPWALK – OCTOBER 13TH 12 NOON

SADGA and MFMG come together again to provide growers with another huge program. There is lots to see with sites spanning across SA’s South East and Victoria’s West Wimmera (covid restrictions not withstanding!!)

Starting with the Entegra Sheds BBQ lunch at Wolseley and a chat with Dr Hugh Wallwork and Prof Jason Able, we head out (weather permitting) to see the wheat variety trails NE of Wolseley, then over to the SADGA/FMC durum-Overwatch trial. All being well we cross the border to the Edenhope-Kaniva Rd for the NVT Durum, Wheat and Barley Trials and the NVT Pulse Site. Head back to Alwyn Dyer’s shed for an update of the progress of the Seed Terminator, unfortunately the BBQ is a victim of the covid restrictions and will not occur so the day will round out at 5pm.

PROGRAM >  Map for Sites 1 & 2 > Map for Sites 3 & 4

[Image below: Keen interest for the 2020 MFMG Bean Trial from growers who were finding out how we can improve the nodulation for PBA Samira Beans.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SADGA MID NORTH CROPWALK – SEPT 1ST FROM 8:45 AM

This year’s Mid North Cropwalk takes you across 4 sites and starts at Molineux Rd, Tarlee with Nufarm Canola Demo Site to visualise time of sowing, tank mixes, knockdown and volunteer control options. From Tarlee we head to Roseworthy College for the FMC Overwatch Trial and  NVTs showing AGT’s new durum and barleys and InterGrain’s new bread wheat and barleys. The program finishes at AGT HQ for project updates and lunch generously supplied by AGT.

PROGRAM >  Map for Sites 1 & 2 & 3

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

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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.

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2021 SADGA MN DURUM FORUM (Click to download)

2021 SADGA SE_VIC DURUM FORUM (Click to download)

 

2020 SADGA Cropwalks

SADGA has developed two very intensive spring cropwalk programs to view the southern region trial sites for our members and interested participants.

Come along to the SADGA forums to hear about varying topics that ultimately impact on your bottom line. Hear from Dr Sue Stewart (Uni Adelaide) on barley malt flavour, Dr Anh Pham (Uni Adelaide) for the latest regarding drought tolerance research in barley, and Professors Diane Mather and Jason Able (Uni Adelaide) on durum germplasm that has enhanced levels of lutein (value-adding for the durum industry) – just to name a few of the speakers and the areas in which they will focus on.

Due to COVID-19 and the border closure between SA and Victoria our South East cropwalks will only occur in South Australia. However we are looking forward to working with MacKillop Farm Management Group again this year starting at Wolseley and finishing at the Keith NVT.

Dates have been set as follows:

Wednesday, September 2nd: Mid North Durum Crop Walk at Roseworthy:  Program & Maps

Our cropwalks are a free service to Durum Growers and SADGA is looking forward to you joining us on site however on this occasion REGISTRATION WILL BE ESSENTIAL.

Wednesday, October 7th: South East of South Australia Comibined SADGA/MFMG Crop Walk commencing at Wolseley Community & Recreation Centre.  Program and Maps V4 (Updated 06/10/20) or Program Only

Changes to these program will occur without notice and both events are subject to the Australian and State Government COVID-19 restrictions.

Please click on this link to register your interest for the South East https://bit.ly/30yNUoh

This cropwalk will be compliant with SA Health COVID 19 Regulations

Please do not come to this cropwalk if:

  • You are feeling unwell
  • Have travelled interstate / overseas within the last 2 weeks

Whilst attending this cropwalk we ask that you:

  • Practise good hygiene
  • Observe physical distancing (1.5m) wherever possible
  • Register your attendance with SADGA prior to the event or on the day with your full name and contact information.

* Hand Sanitizer, antiseptic wipes and signage will be provided

[Image: Rhiannon Schilling presenting at the 2019 Cropwalk at Roseworthy]

2020 SADGA Bustrip, Tour & Forum

SAVE THE DATE Wednesday 26th, February 2020
The SADGA team with the generous support of San Remo and The Waite are changing the 2020 Forum format to take the form of 2 Buses, 2 Tours, 1 Forum after lunch and 2 course Dinner with guest speaker.

One bus will leave Clare, the other from Nhill to come together in Adelaide to tour both the San Remo Milling Facility, a rare opportunity to see and understand the process of turning durum into high quality pasta and the Waite Campus, where you will see robotics at work in the plant accelerator, and the state-of-the- art lab, Hugh Wallwork’s famous terraces and his glass houses where Hugh does all his crossings. After that, we convene the Forum in the Charles Hawker Conference Centre where you’ll hear all the durum information you need to know including varieties, markets, chemical and trial results. We finish the day around 6:00 pm with a complimentary two course meal at Beltana Cafe at the Waite and special guest dinner speaker. Then it’s back on the bus for the trip home to Clare and Nhill.

If you are keen to attend the tour and hop on the bus, reserve your seat today!
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL click on the link to book your tickets.
https://www.trybooking.com/BGHCD      2020 Bustrip and Forum Program 
For more information or help with reservations please contact:
John Green 0427 101 482 or Deb Baum 0481 322 821
This tour, the forum and the dinner is generously supported by San Remo and SADGA.

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