Welcome to Hart

Agricultural research and extension since 1982

Hart is South Australia’s premier agronomic field trial site, managed by farmers and industry professionals to provide independent research that is timely, relevant and unbiased, as well as cutting edge and innovative.

Located between Blyth and Brinkworth in South Australia’s Mid-North, Hart is situated on 40 hectares owned by the Hart Field-Site Group Inc.

Our event calendar begins with our annual Getting The Crop In seminar (March). Our trial program is then the focus of our remaining events, all held on site; the Winter Walk (July), main Field Day (September), and at our Spring Twilight Walk (October). Other workshops and demonstrations are also run to further extend research projects to growers.

Soil type at the site is a clay loam grading to calcareous and dispersive clay. Soil pH values which are slightly alkaline are typical for the soil. A number of soil profiles in the area have been characterised for Yield Prophet and in general have a plant available water capacity (PAWC) or 'bucket size' around 180 - 200 mm.

Hart's average annual rainfall is 400 mm with an average growing season rainfall of 300 mm.

What's new?

2024 Hart Spring Twillight Walk
Tuesday, October 15 | 4.30pm start
Followed by BBQ & drinks kindly supplied by event sponsors; Rabobank

We know this season is proving difficult for many of you and at times like these, maintaining social connections with friends, neighbours, industry colleagues and fellow farmers is really important.

The challenges are shared, so come together at our Spring Twilight Walk - hear from our guest speakers then enjoy a BBQ and a drink in our newly renovated ‘Hart Research Hub’.

You may even gain a new perspective or helpful idea.

This is event is free. For catering purposes, please click here to register.

We’d love to see you there!

BIG CROWD ROLLS IN FOR 2024 HART FIELD DAY

The 42nd Hart Field Day attracted a large crowd, on par with past events, when the gates opened at the trial site on Tuesday (September 17).

Hart executive officer Sandy Kimber said about 550 people attended the field day, with participants eager to both learn from this year’s challenging weather patterns, and be armed with the latest research ahead of planning for next season.

“The Hart team were so pleased to see growers, advisors and industry representatives from across South Australia and interstate meet at the Hart Field Day again this year, especially in such a challenging season,” she said.

“While our core business is cropping research and extension, we’re also about bringing people together to learn from and network with each other.

“Seeing the farming community embrace our program and all it offers in terms of driving improved productivity and profitability, is very humbling.” Read the full story here.

AG RESEARCH - THE SEASONAL TIMELINE

Meet Miffy, Hart's 2024 research intern!

This year, Miffy is taking the internet on a special behind-the-scenes tour into the world of agricultural research.

Motivated by her own curiosity, she’s creating a 5-part video series to show what really happens in this part of agriculture.

Enjoy Episode 2 where Miffy shows you exactly how trial plots are sown; there's seed prep to be done (what is a germination test and how do you do one??), and then a really cool look at how plot seeders work to make sure every trial has the right seed planted in the right place: AG RESEARCH - THE SEASONAL TIMELINE; Episode 2

For previous and future episodes, check out Miffy's page on the Hart website: AG RESEARCH - THE SEASONAL TIMELINE
 

HART 2023 TRIAL RESULTS

Our 2023 Trial Results book is available to download for FREE right now, either in full or article by article.

Click here: HART TRIAL RESULTS 2023

 
HART LONG-TERM SEEDING SYSTEMS TRIAL - a summary of 22 years of research

Download it here.

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