Register Now: Be Part of Two Fully Funded Dairy Producer Opportunities in the Murraylands Region

Free Dairy Effluent Nutrient Testing

Do you know the nutrient value of your dairy effluent?

SADA is seeking Expressions of Interest from dairy producers interested in participating in a free dairy effluent sampling program currently being finalised for the Murrayland region.

Participating dairy farmers will receive:

• Free collection (by SADA) and sampling of liquid and solid dairy effluent
• Laboratory testing for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)
• A personalised report outlining the nutrient value of your effluent
• Practical guidance on using your results to improve nutrient management and fertiliser decisions

Participants will receive and discuss their results at an upcoming SADA Farm Smarter Workshop, where you'll learn how to incorporate the findings into your fertiliser program, improve nutrient use efficiency and potentially reduce input costs.

Project findings will also contribute to a regional case study demonstrating the value of effluent testing. Individual farm results will remain confidential and will only be reported in grouped or anonymous form.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Dryland Legume Demonstration Site for Dairy-Beef Systems in the Murraylands Region

Are you looking to maximise the value of your dairy-beef calves?
Do you use beef genetics over part of your dairy herd to produce dairy-beef calves?

SADA is seeking 8–12 to participate in a dryland pasture legume demonstration site project in the Murraylands region.

Participants will explore how improved pasture choices can support better feed-base performance, livestock growth and efficiency in dairy-beef systems, while comparing dryland legume options under local farming conditions.

The demonstration will be established on a local dairy farm, comparing up to 20 dryland pasture legume species under local conditions, providing practical information on pasture performance, feed production and seasonal resilience. Together, participants will:

• Compare dryland pasture legume species under local farming conditions.
• Explore how pasture choice influences productivity, feed efficiency, seasonal resilience and emissions outcomes.
• Attend field days, demonstrations and workshops with support from agronomists and industry experts.
• Identify pasture options suited to their farming system.
• Participate in monitoring and data collection to evaluate pasture performance and share learnings.
• Identify opportunities to explore and implement at least one sustainable pasture or feed base-related practice change

The project will be supported by:

• Local agronomists, contractors and industry experts providing technical advice, site management support, workshops and practical guidance throughout the project.

Register your interest in one or both projects here: 

Why register?

These projects have been developed specifically for dairy producers in our region and can only proceed with sufficient producer participation. If you've been thinking about becoming involved in a practical, producer-led project that delivers real on-farm benefits, now is the perfect time to register your interest.

For more information, please contact: Nicole Rios | Project officer and sustainability lead

Mobile: 0423927825 or projects@sada.asn.au