Events

Journey to the Abyss
SA Museum, 26 February 2012, 11.30 a.m:
An SA Museum event on deep sea life, Journey to the Abyss, will feature a presentation by SARDI’s Associate Professor John Middleton on SA’s Southern Shelves and the dynamic physical drivers that make the region one of Australia’s most bountiful. Bookings for the free event: 8207 7090 

A complete seafood experience
Up to 18,000 people know a little bit more about SARDI's research from the 'sea to the plate' following the highly successful Port Festival Complete Seafood Experience on October 8 and 9, 2011.

8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology (PDF 2.3 MB)
9-12 July 2012 Adelaide

Merinoselect Field Day
7 December 2010, Turretfield Research Centre. A practical demonstration on progress that has occurred since the AWI funded Selection Demonstration Flock project concluded in 2006.

Exploring the limits of saltbush productivity
Media release and event details of a field day, Friday April 16 2010 looking at how to look after livestock condition on saltbush, without compromising the long term viability of saltbush stands. More >>

Beef CRC field day, Struan Research Centre
A field day to highlight the progress within the Beef CRC Maternal Productivity research project will be held March 11 2010 (12.15 pm onwards.)

Evergraze Field Day
A seminar and field day at Lucindale supported by the Future Farm Industries CRC and SARDI, held February 24 will explore the use of perennial pastures in livestock enterprizes.  More>>

Sheep CRC Field Day, Cleve
Speakers drawn across the country will share latest results flowing from the Sheep CRC's research programs - parasite management, precisions sheep production, and specialist topics on ways to boost wool and prime lamb production. 

SARDI seminar series

The Waite Seminar Series is open to staff and students and cover details of research in progress.   

Science by the Beach

SARDI Aquatic Sciences Open Day, Sunday November 22 2009 - Discover the secrets of world-class SA freshwater and marine research. More Information>>

Beefing up cattle handling facilities
Reducing the hazards of working with animals in confined spaces will be the focus of a Safe Work Month workshop at Struan Research Centre supported by SARDI, October 22nd.  More information>> 

National Science Week - Food for health and wealth

Are you really what you eat? Join us at Science Alive August 8-9 2009, Adelaide Showgrounds to discover what role your senses play in deciding the food you like and the food that becomes part of you.  Display by SARDI scientists at the SA Food Centre also looks at ways to keep nasties out of food. More Information>>

Field day `Managing the condition of pregnant ewes grazing saltbush: a skilled approach' May 1 2009

Field day will look at helping pregnant ewes to thrive while grazing on saltbush near Coomandook.  Field day supported by the Coorong District Local Action Plan Committee, SARDI, the Federal Government's Caring for Our Country program and the Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre Enrich program.

Sheep CRC Information Nucleus Open Day, Turretfield Research Centre, 2 April  2009

The Sheep CRC's Information Nucleus Program will feature at the Open Day at Turretfield Research Centre.  The program is designed to accelerate genetic gain in the sheep industry and provide detailed information about the interaction between genetics and the management environment.  The field day will also be an opportunity to learn about the Sheep's CRC's progress with research, with leading researchers on hand to discuss the research.  Field day details. Open Day Flier (PDF)

 

Official Opening of the Lincoln Marine Science Centre - Stage II

Stage II of the Lincoln Marine Science Centre (LMSC) at Port Lincoln will be launched, Wednesday March 2009, reinforcing the strong collaborative relationship between marine science researchers and the South Australian seafood industry.  The Port Lincoln and regional community are invited to tour the new facilities, view displays and talk to researchers about their work from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Light refreshments will be available.   Event details. Register online at www.flinders.edu.au/lectures. 

 

Want to build a resilient farming business that’s adaptable and responsive to changes in climate?

The Advisory Board of Agriculture is holding 14 workshops across the State, providing farmers with the latest information and tools to assist them in managing the impacts of a variable climate. The workshops are Coordinated by Rural Solutions SA, and will include presentations by the SARDI Climate Applications Unit and the Bureau of Meteorology, with input from CSIRO and the Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation. More information on the workshops.


Australian Forum on Proximal Crops Sensors, 16 - 17 February

SARDI's Plant and Soil Health science program is hosting the Australian Forum on Proximal Crop Sensors on behalf of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) involving 35 overseas and Australian research decision-makers and experts from multiple industries. The forum will discuss opportunities to improve spatial management of crops using GPS linked digital data.  Options considered range from improved fertiliser and pesticide applications, to improved weed management and devising optimal harvesting strategies. Forum is fully booked.  Further details: John Heap

 

Sustainable Systems Chief  to address Australian Institute of Energy Branch

SARDI's Associate Prof Rob Thomas will address the Australian Institute of Energy, South Australian branch 19 February 2009 on Oil from Algae - SA taking the lead through the Future Fuels Consortium. Further details and registration flyer. (PDF)
 

Public Seminar: Microalgae for Biofuels

Explore the potential to develop microalgae as feedstock for biofuels. In depth seminar presented by Dr John Benemann, internationally renowned algal biofuels expert, Wednesday 21 January.


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