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WE DELIVER PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT LOCAL FARMERS

Our research and extension projects and programs address key focus areas and aim to advance solutions to complex agricultural challenges and opportunities.

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OUR RESEARCH & IMPACT

Our research and extension projects and programs aim to enhance food production, increase environmental resilience and support community connection across the Riverine Plains.

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Diagnosis frameworks for multiple and complex soil constraints

This project will help Australian farmers identify and ameliorate constrained soils, helping to improve soil health and productivity.
Link between cereal stubble, subsurface acidity and crown rot

Good seasons, stubble retention and tight cereal rotations have favoured a build-up of Fusarium crown rot in the Riverine Plains. Crown rot can cause significant yield loss, and we are investigating the potential link between it, subsurface acidity and different stubble management techniques.
Machine learning for managing soil constraints

This project aims to develop a computer-based technology to help farmers find tailored solutions when managing multiple soil constraints like sodicity, acidity, and salinity. The aim is to increase productivity and profitability using precise, data-driven strategies.
Building soil resilience & carbon through plant diversity

This project is identifying ways to build resilient soils and enhance carbon stocks in cropping systems, using a range of species in cover cropping and companion crop plantings.
Visualising Australasia’s soils

This project is increasing the knowledge and understanding of local soils, helping researchers to develop ideas to improve the sustainability of farms in the Riverine Plains.
Assessing soil water storage

The project will assist farmers in improving water and resource use in crops grown on soils with constraints.
Optimising soils and available water to improve drought resilience

This project aims to show how farmers can use legumes, early sowing and nitrogen banking to safeguard the natural capital of soils for environmental and economic sustainability.
Rewarding soil stewardship

This project is connecting soil scientists, farmers and the finance sector to review the benefits, costs and uncertainties related to different soil stewardship practices, as well as the available returns from different markets and sources.
Strategies to help with nitrogen decisions

Better matching nitrogen supply with demand, by maintaining soil mineral nitrogen levels at a pre-determined level.
Soil extension activities

Supporting farmers to improve their soil health in the Riverine Plains.

WHAT’S ON

Discover our upcoming events – from webinars and seminars to workshops and field days.

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Thursday 8 August 2024

First Aid Training Dookie

Dookie
Monday 5 August 2024

First Aid Training Walbundrie

Walbundrie
Thursday 1 August 2024

First Aid Training Rennie

Rennie
Wednesday 14 August 2024

Stock Water Management Workshop

Henty
Tuesday 13 August 2024

Stock Water Management Workshop

Savernake
Tuesday 30 July 2024

Dry sowing, stubble & crown rot field walk

Murchison
Wednesday 3 July 2024

Youth in Ag: Cultivate & Connect

Urana
Wednesday 19 June 2024

Working dog training

Mulwala
Monday 22 April 2024

Stock containment area workshop Corryong

Corryong
Wednesday 17 April 2024

On-farm sustainability workshop

Eskdale
Wednesday 10 April 2024

Pasture webinar
Friday 5 April 2024

Youth in Ag: GRAZE

Yarrawonga
Wednesday 27 March 2024

Soil pit & pasture field day

Corryong
Thursday 21 March 2024

Stock containment boosting business

Dookie
Tuesday 5 March 2024

Optimal heifer performance

Tintaldra
Tuesday 5 March 2024

Input workshop

Boorhaman
Thursday 29 February 2024

Harvest wrap up Murchison

Murchison
Wednesday 28 February 2024

Harvest wrap up Katamatite

Katamatite
Tuesday 27 February 2024

Harvest wrap up Rand

Rand
Thursday 22 February 2024

Irrigation paddock walk

Tungamah
Wednesday 7 February 2024

Sykesy's Buraja Meeting

Buraja
Tuesday 13 February 2024

Pasture field walk

Savernake
Wednesday 25 October 2023

Stock containment area demonstration field day Lockhart

Lockhart
Thursday 19 October 2023

Evan Moll Gerogery field day

Gerogery
Saturday 14 October 2023

Riverine Plains Ladies Luncheon

Wagunyah
Friday 13 October 2023

Pulse field walk FAR Australia

Bundalong
Thursday 12 October 2023

Pulse field walk FAR Australia

Daysdale
Monday 9 October 2023

Irrigation discussion & CSI meeting

Yarrawonga
Wednesday 4 October 2023

Herbicide resistance

Corowa
Thursday 7 September 2023

Ag tech & innovation workshop

Mulwala
Thursday 24 August 2023

Innovation Expo

Mulwala
Monday 31 July 2023

In-season Update & Hyper Yielding Crop awards

Bundalong
Thursday 27 July 2023

Cultivate & Connect

Rutherglen
Monday 17 July 2023

Soil CRC trial walk Burramine

Burramine
Wednesday 21 June 2023

Livestock eID technology webinar
Thursday 15 June 2023

Livestock eID and stock containment area workshop

Howlong
Tuesday 13 June 2023

Getting the most out of your farm data
Tuesday 30 May 2023

Stock Containment Area Demonstration

Boomanoomana
Thursday 30 March 2023

Stock Containment Trigger Point Workshop

Savernake
Thursday 30 March 2023

Stock Containment Trigger Point Workshop

Rutherglen
Wednesday 29 March 2023

Stock Containment Trigger Point Workshop

Dookie
Friday 24 March 2023

Youth in Ag Dinner

Yarrawonga
Wednesday 15 March 2023

Stock Containment Workshop

Earlston & Baddaginne
Thursday 23 February 2023

Preliminary Results Breakfast Murchison

Murchison
Wednesday 22 February 2023

Preliminary Results Breakfast Burramine

Burramine
Tuesday 21 February 2023

Preliminary Results Breakfast Rand

Rand
Wednesday 1 February 2023

Sykesy's Buraja Meeting

Buraja
Friday 3 March 2023

Irrigation Field Walk

Peechelba East

NEWS

Discover unique perspectives on agriculture from across the Riverine Plains.

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Grains

Choosing a nitrogen strategy
People

Youth in Ag: GRAZE 2024
Grains

Using dry sowing as a tool to manage risk
Grains

Preventing herbicide resistance from reducing your grain yields
Grains

Sykesy’s Buraja Meeting back for 2024
Grains

Riverine Plains celebrates World Soil Day
People

Ladies Luncheon 2023
People

The Riverine Plains GrainGrowers Ladies Luncheon
People

2023 Riverine Plains scholarship program recipients
People

Riverine Plains announces new CEO, Pip Grant

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Riverine Plains enjoys the long-term support of the region’s leading businesses and agribusinesses. Partners benefit from exposure and access to a farming community eager to engage with companies and brands who speak to their interests and needs.

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CONNECTING COMMUNITIES & BUILDING KNOWLEDGE