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Award for SPAA

Posted 13th February 2012

The 2010 Ag Excellence Alliance award sponsored by Elders was recently won by the team at SPAA for their contributions to improving the skills and knowledge of sustainable farming practices across South Australia.

It showcased the achievements and hard work by the organisation is working towards improving NRM catchment targets, engaging youth and promote farm risk strategies and their involvement with working with a plethora of agricultural, environmental and government and education groups.


PA Survey

Posted 13th February 2012

Assist SPAA and the GRDC in understanding PA adoption. Complete the survey and get involved with training available in your area. 
the same great benefits and more to their members.

Precision Agriculture Survey Precision Agriculture Survey (127.24 KB)


SPAA Membership

Posted 13th February 2012

Not a member yet, it's easy to join Australia's leading farming systems group in Precision Agriculture. With so many benefits including grower group training initiatives, discount entry to our annual EXPO and Confernce, and copies of Precision Ag News, a premier magazine, this organisation offers one of the best value memberships to assist you with providing the most up to date information on precision agriculture. Join now. 


Crop Insurance Package

Posted 13th February 2012

SPAA has negotiated a Crop Insurance Package on behalf of its members with MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd. The major feature of this policy for SPAA members is the After Harvest Declaration where the crop insurance premiums are based on the actual crop yield at harvest, as recorded by a yield monitor. 

This crop insurance package offers SPAA members the opportunity to: access competitive insurance rates, have their premiums based on actual yields and support SPAA.  For more information contact Chris Noonan at MGA Insurance Brokers on 08 8632 5588 or chris.noonan@mga.com


Are you confused about map legend colours?

Posted 13th February 2012

SPAA have endorsed these standard guidelines for map legends

SPAA Map Legend Colours SPAA Map Legend Colours (111.5 KB)


PA Grower Group Equipment Combinations

Posted 13th February 2012

View the list of Equipment Combinations being used by Grain Growers in the PA Groups

If you would like more information about any of the combinations being used or to speak with a grower to find out more about how their system works and equipment compatibility.

Contact SPAA by Email info@spaa.com.au or Phone 0437 422 000.

SPAA Grower Group Equipment Combinations SPAA Grower Group Equipment Combinations (65.97 KB)


SPAA Precision Ag EXPO - 15th February 2012

Posted 13th February 2012

Register now for the

2012 SPAA Precision Ag EXPO

Wednesday 15th February

at the Port Lincoln Hotel

Registration from 9am 

Cost: $20 for SPAA Members and Students; $40 Non-members

A full day program with lots to learn and plenty of experiences to share. Talk to leading researchers, farmers, industry and enjoy a day out.

2012 EXPO registration form 2012 EXPO registration form (127.96 KB)


New Committee Members for SPAA

Posted 17th January 2012

New Committee Members for SPAA

At the SPAA AGM held in September, Mr Randall Wilksch welcomed Mr Stephen Paddick, Mr Robin Scarfer and Mr Jay Hubbert onto the SPAA Committe.

Visit them on the SPAA Committe in the About section to find out who they are.




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