2021 AgTech Survey Now Open
Understanding the drivers and barriers to the adoption of agricultural technology on South Australian farms is a key factor in the State Government’s annual AgTech survey.
The 2021 AgTech survey provides a snapshot of the opportunities and barriers to AgTech adoption on South Australian farms. It builds on the results of the first survey in 2020, which contributed to the creation of the first AgTech Strategic Plan.
If you're a primary producer, industry advisor, researcher or AgTech provider, please complete the survey and share your views on obstacles that are still preventing the uptake of these technologies. The survey closes 23 September 2021. Undertake the 2021 AgTech strategy survey here.
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National Trade Program (NTP)
The NTP is for businesses in the food, wine, beverage, health and beauty industries that wish to connect with interstate buyers, grow their sales interstate and increase market share, and build strategic capability for future export opportunities. Businesses that are already exporting their goods overseas are not eligible for the program.
Participants can expect the following outcomes from the Program:
- Export training modules delivered online by The Export Council of Australia
- Ongoing one-to-one mentoring with industry specific experts
- Excellent platform to test your products for market acceptance
- Raise your profile domestically and increase sales
- Opportunities to pitch to new buyer networks and channels at trade fairs.
Registrations close 31 August. More details can be found here.
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Red Cross Migration Support Program
Volunteers Needed!
The Migration Support Program provides help and support to refugees, asylum seekers, immigration detainees and other people who are vulnerable as a result of migration. Red Cross achieve this through a range of migration programs that protect and uphold the health, dignity and well being of vulnerable migrants.
Volunteering positions are now available for the Mount Gambier Migration Support Program, click on the following links to find out more:
Further details of a new volunteering position of English as Additional Language Teacher will be available soon also. Keep an eye on the website for details.
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Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards
The Nomination deadline for the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards has been extended to 22 August 2021. Now is your chance to nominate an individual or company that has been a standout contributor within the industry. More details can be found here.
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South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Friday 12 November 2021, Adelaide Convention Centre
It's time to book your early bird tickets for the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards Gala Dinner. Touted as the industry's night of nights, it will include tales to inspire you, entertainment to delight you and delicious South Australian food, premium wine and beverages for you to savour.
Early bird ticket sales end Friday 8 October 2021. Book now!
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Export Market Development Grants
If you are planning promotional activities from 1 July 2021 onwards, applications are now open for the new Export Market Development Grants.
The EMDG program will retain many of the same features and benefits, plus a number of improvements:
- Simplified legislation
- A simplified application process
- Apply once for a grant of 2 or 3 years
- Know how much funding you will receive before you spend.
There are 3 different grants available, depending on your export-business maturity. There are also grants for industry representative bodies to help their members become export ready and export successfully.
Applications close 5pm AEDT on 30 November 2021. Find out more here.
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City of Mount Gambier Creative Arts Fund
The 2020/2021 City of Mount Gambier Creative Arts Fund is now open for applications. A total of $50,000 is available to local artists, not-for-profit organisations and community groups to support the delivery of vibrant, creative and contemporary projects.
The Creative Arts Fund aims to to support programs, projects, initiatives and events that enrich Mount Gambier and encourage cultural tourism through the activation of public spaces that create a vibrant street culture, attract visitors and generate a sense of community attachment and civic pride.
Applications close on Monday 20 September 2021. The guidelines and application form for the Creative Arts Fund are available here.
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2022 Science and Innovation Awards
Grant applications are now open for the 2022 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. If you’re 18-35 and want to make a difference for Australia’s agriculture industries, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project.
There are 12 industry award categories: biosecurity and digital innovation; cotton; eggs and poultry (layers); established, new and emerging rural industries; fisheries and aquaculture; forest and wood products; grains; horticulture; pork; red meat processing; viticulture and oenology; and wool.
Each category includes a $22,000 grant, and is generously supported by our Science Award partners from the research and development corporations and industry organisations.
Applications close 5pm AEST Friday 1 October 2021. Find out more here.
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RDALC provides free access to the Limestone Coast Grant Finder to all businesses, Local Government, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available across our region. Follow the link below to check it out!
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Mount Gambier Kebab & Curry House
Mount Gambier Kebab and Curry House is the first of its kind in Mount Gambier. As the name suggest, they offer kebabs and curries to tanitilise your taste buds. Their options include chicken, lamb and vegetarian. The Kebab and Curry House is open 6 days a week for takeaway, dine in and delivery and located on 94 Commercial Street East.
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Census Crystal Ball Gazing 2021: what will the Census show?
With Census Day 2021 just passed, Glenn Capuano – demographer and .id’s Census expert – lays out his top predictions for the results of this pandemic-era survey of Australia’s population.
The Census is a vitally important dataset, and it’s imperative that everyone fills it in accurately – even more so in 2021, which comes at a time of substantial change in Australian society. For the past 18 months we’ve been living in the shadow of COVID-19, which has changed every aspect of our lives. From no overseas travel to frequent lockdowns or stay-at-home orders and state borders closing at short notice, to long-term working from home and periods of isolation. There is almost no-one in Australia who is untouched by the global pandemic, though we haven’t seen the death rate of many other places. Some things don’t change much from Census to Census, but it’s certain that there will be major changes in many of the Census characteristics in 2021, as a direct result of the pandemic.
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Compass Agribusiness - Chris Procter Dairies
General Manager
As General Manager your primary function will be to lead the operations, staff, planning, procurement and oversee execution of the business plan and subsequent production activities, all with a dedicated focus on quality, productivity, efficiency and cost control.
Responsibilities include
- Provide leadership to Share Milkers and Managers on the day to day operational management of the business
- Plan, coordinate and manage operational plans that meet strategic and operational goals
- Manage and negotiates key supply contracts
- Ensure assets are well maintained through a system of audits and maintenance plans
- Contribute to the development end approve annual CAPEX/OPEX and budgets, ensuring business operations are effectively and efficiently working towards agreed goals
- Identify business opportunities and threats which influences potential profit and growth
- Maintain regular communication with the Owner and provide weekly verbal overview, highlighting operational overview, WHS update, productivity snapshot, capex progress, staff summary and any areas of concern
To be successful in this role you must apply both strategic and practical hands-on knowledge and technical skills. You will have extensive experience in a leadership position within the agricultural or closely related industry.
To read the complete job description and details, head to our jobs board at www.rdalc.org.au/job/general-manager
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