Extension without the headcount – live webinar.

Grower groups are being asked to deliver more value, translate more research and answer more grower questions than ever before – often without the budget or people to scale.

Join FarmLink Research CEO Shaughn Morgan and Gabriel Davila from Caitlyn AI for a free 40-minute webinar exploring how AI can help extension teams make decades of research easier to access, understand and use.

We'll discuss:

• Why valuable research often goes unused

• How grower groups are making research reports conversational

• What trustworthy AI looks like in agriculture

• How citations and governance reduce hallucination risk

• What members are actually asking once AI is deployed

• How you can trial AI using your own research documents

📅 Tuesday 7 July 2026
🕛 12:00 pm AEST
💻 Free online webinar

👉 Register now: https://webinars.customd.com/grower-group-webinar

If you're involved in agricultural extension, grower engagement or research delivery, this webinar will provide practical insights into how AI can help your organisation extend its reach—without increasing headcount.

Gear Up for FarmLink Machinery Day!

Join us for the inaugural FarmLink Machinery Day 2026! A day dedicated to the latest in broadacre technology, machinery, and agricultural solutions. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your machinery, chat with industry experts, or simply catch up with the local farming community, FarmLink Machinery Day is the place to be.

Event Details

• When: Friday, 6th March

• Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

• Where: FarmLink Treflé Exhibition Shed, Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre

• Entry: FREE!

FarmLink CONNECT is a relaxed Thursday afternoon catch-up for members and farmers — designed to share practical insights, showcase current research, and strengthen connections across our region.

Each CONNECT event brings together an industry guest speaker and a FarmLink representative to explore timely topics relevant to mixed farming systems in southern NSW. Sessions are interactive, practical and grounded in real-world experience.

Following the presentations, stay on for drinks and nibbles as we wind down, network and continue the conversation.

What to Expect

🎤 Industry Guest Speaker
Hear from leading advisors, researchers and practitioners on current challenges and opportunities facing agriculture — from livestock and cropping systems to drought resilience and farm management.

🌱 FarmLink Research Update
A FarmLink team member will share insights from current trials and seasonal research, including opportunities for member input into future project design.

💬 Open Discussion
CONNECT sessions are designed to encourage conversation. Bring your questions, experiences and ideas.

🍺 Networking & Refreshments
Informal drinks and nibbles follow the formal session.

Upcoming Session

Date: Thursday 26 February
Location: Treflé Exhibition Shed, FarmLink
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30pm (Informal drinks and nibbles follow the formal session)
Speakers:
Geoff Minchin - Senior Agricultural Advisor, Riverina Local Land Services
Mark Skewes - Principal Research & Extension Manager, FarmLink Research Limited

Come and learn how to calculate an estimate of your on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) On-Farm Carbon Advice project team.

The workshop will cover:

• Why it is important to know your on-farm emissions profile.

• Identifying sources and sinks of on-farm emissions on your farm.

• Understanding the process of measuring, calculating and tracking emissions

• over time.

• Learning to navigate online GHG accounting framework tools.

• Opportunities to avoid/reduce on-farm emissions or sequester carbon.

Please bring:

• Farm management data.

• A laptop computer.

The Business of Carbon Forum - Cut through carbon noise with real-world experience

Carbon or biodiversity projects are fast becoming the way to pay for on-farm environmental improvements.

This FREE workshop is a chance to learn more about the options for carbon farming projects, how to participate and work out if it's right for your farm business.

The event has been designed for farm business owners, accountants, farm management consultants, agronomic advisors, banking professionals and anyone with an interest in carbon and natural capital on-farm.

When: Thursday 12 February, 2026

Where: Wagga Wagga RSL Club

Time: 11am to 3pm

Cost: Free

Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/business-of-carbon-forum

The Business of Carbon Farming Forum will be hosted by FarmLink Research, Holbrook Landcare Network, and Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc.

Delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with Grower Group Alliance.

Catch up with a few familiar faces as well as the latest in agricultural research and development. This year’s Open Day has something for everyone – access to researchers and ag scientists, expert speakers and plenty of research trials.

Explore the latest in Farming Systems, Soil Potential, Mixed Farming, Artificial Intelligence, Animal Health, Weed Management, Crop Disease and what the Future of Farming could look like.

Everyone’s welcome – tickets are available now!

Sort Carbon fact from fiction at this free workshop delivering clear, relevant and unbiased information.
Presented by Dr Warwick Badgery (NSW DPIRD) and Geoff Minchin (NSW LLS).

Sort Carbon fact from fiction at this free workshop delivering clear, relevant and unbiased information.
Presented by Dr Warwick Badgery (NSW DPIRD) and Geoff Minchin (NSW LLS).

Prepare for the season ahead.

Join us next week for a ‘Dry Start Preparedness Workshop’ at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre.

Thursday, 1 May 2025 (8am-11.30am)

Trefle Shed, FarmLink Research, TAIC, 361 Trungley Hall Road, Temora

Aimed at farmers across cropping, mixed farming, and grazing enterprises in southern NSW, the workshop will focus on practical strategies to manage current dry conditions and prepare for the forecasted continuation.

Delivered by Neil Durning, Adviser, Riverina Independent Agronomy; Geoff Minchin, Riverina Drought Adoption Officer, Local Land Services; Shaughn Morgan, CEO, FarmLink Research; Henry Bosman, TAIC Site Manager, FarmLink Research and Rob Martin, Research & Extension Officer, FarmLink Research

Topics include

•               Stock confinement feeding options and on farm water availability/quality

•               Protecting pastures and groundcover (seed & variety choice strategy)

•               Forecasting for smarter on-farm decisions / Carbon / FarmLink examples

The event is supported by the Southern NSW Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Join us for these insightful workshops about the impact of carbon on agricultural productions systems and how it may benefit your farm business.

Delivering un-biased, relevant information to help farmers practically prepare for a future where carbon knowledge is integral to farming.

Understand how the carbon cycle works, how to calculate the carbon intensity of your business, and learn more about reducing emissions intensity and storing carbon.

Presented by Clare Edwards (NSW DPIRD On Farm Carbon Advice) and
Geoff Minchin (NSW LLS). Register now, free and catered.

Join us for these insightful workshops about the impact of carbon on agricultural productions systems and how it may benefit your farm business.

Delivering un-biased, relevant information to help farmers practically prepare for a future where carbon knowledge is integral to farming.

Understand how the carbon cycle works, how to calculate the carbon intensity of your business, and learn more about reducing emissions intensity and storing carbon.

Presented by Clare Edwards (NSW DPIRD On Farm Carbon Advice) and
Geoff Minchin (NSW LLS). Register now, free and catered.

FarmLink Preseason Updates are back with a brilliant line-up of insightful presenters: Greg Condon (Diverse Farms Project Extension Agronomist, Grassroots Agronomy); Neil Durning (Riverina Independent Agronomy); Dr Sue Street (NSW DPIRD); Charlotte Thomson (NSW LLS); Caroline Keeton (FarmLink Research) and Rob Martin (FarmLink Research).

Covering a range of local topics including: Diverse Farms – Upscaling Long Term Southern NSW Farming Systems Research; Local Research results for mixed fodder crops; Sheep and goat eID 2025 – producer requirements and the NLIS; Profit Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls; and FarmLink Research Project updates.

It's free and catered, starting with breakfast at 8am. All welcome FarmLink members and non-members.

FarmLink Preseason Updates are back with a brilliant line-up of insightful presenters: Greg Condon (Diverse Farms Project Extension Agronomist, Grassroots Agronomy); Neil Durning (Riverina Independent Agronomy); Dr Sue Street (NSW DPIRD); Jesh Smith (VICCHEM), Caroline Keeton (FarmLink Research) and Rob Martin (FarmLink Research).

Covering a range of local topics including: Diverse Farms – Upscaling Long Term Southern NSW Farming Systems Research; Local Research results for mixed fodder crops; Sheep and goat eID 2025 – producer requirements and the NLIS; Profit Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls; Water quality and the role of AMS; and FarmLink Research Project updates.

It's free and catered, starting with breakfast at 8am. All welcome FarmLink members and non-members.

Join us for a look at all things pasture

Free and catered. Please contact James Holding for more information james@farmlink.com.au

RSVP and information here https://www.trybooking.com/CRYUM