March 07, 2024
Grain growers, planting contractors and industry stakeholders are invited to participate in one of a series of GRDC Winter Planter Setup Workshops.
The workshops, hosted by AMPS Research, will include a range of local winter planter bars and air carts. Hear from independent and industry experts on effective planter bar and air cart set up to improve winter crop establishment, crop establishment fundamentals, adjusting to local conditions, benchmarking and financial considerations, as well as keeping safe during planting.
Program:
- Seed testing, purchases and calculations – managing your most critical input at planting
- Managing variability in local soil and seasonal conditions at planting
- Winter planter bars – setup and maintenance & review of local implements
- Air carts – setup and maintenance & review of local implements
- Benchmarking and financial decisions for winter planters & air carts
- On farm safety at planting time
Presenters include:
Brett Asphar – Independent Specialist
Ken Cunliffe - AgEtal
Matt Gardner – AMPS Research
Simon Fritsch – AgriPath
Paul McIntosh – WeedSmart & Pulse Australia Agronomy
Ian Porch – NSW Farmers
Planter bar & air cart representatives & manufacturers
Westmar - Register Here
Gurley - Register Here
Mullaley - Register Here
Trangie - Register Here
Morning tea, lunch and refreshments provided.
For further information contact Sarah Ball (AMPS) on 0429 263 364.
Winter Planter Setup Workshops are an investment of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), led by AMPS Research.
NOTE: In the case of unsuitable weather, all events will still proceed. The majority of the event will be able to be held undercover.
RESEARCH
GRDC RiskWi$e Workshops
February 12, 2026
As part of the GRDC RiskWi$e initiative, AMPS is partnering with CSIRO, Pinnacle Ag, and Poole Ag to deliver a series of practical workshops across the North-West.
These sessions are designed to help growers and advisors better understand the opportunities, risks, and decision points around summer cropping and rotations — supporting confident, well-framed rotation decisions.
Proud sponsors of the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day
January 24, 2026
Armatree | Carbon, Farming & Common Cents Workshop
January 18, 2026
AMPS Research will be delivering a series of workshops to get the facts and bust the myths around carbon, emissions and farming. Workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Cassandra Schefe, Principal soil scientist, Cool Soils Initiative
