CASE IH

Case IH have come on board to support SANTFA with a premier sponsorship across two levels. A committment which covers our conference and cropwalks and inkind support with the provision of a tractor which enables us to manage our trial sites across the state.

Viterra is SANTFA Gold Sponsor. Viterra have been great supporters of SANTFA and they have provided us with wonderful speakers in Mont Stuart of Joe White Maltings for our 2007 conference dinner and Tony Jones of Lion Nathan who presented the way in which beer is made and enjoyed at our 2007 AGM held at Mannum.

Gold sponsor Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.

Rabobank are a valuable connection to both the rural sector and the international grain grower. Rabobank give presence in the form of gifts and information also providing SANTFA with the finance required for the R&D vehicle. As silver sponsors Rabobank are an intergral part of SANTFA ongoing committment to our members.

Sentek

Silver sponsors, Sentek`s flagship product, EnviroSCAN® has become the most widely used continuously logging, irrigation management tool in the world. EnviroSCAN® is a complete and stand alone soil water monitoring solution. The data obtained by the EnviroSCAN® sensors is collected by a central logger and then downloaded by the user through a variety of manual and telemetry methods. The acclaimed IrriMAX software program converts this information into a user friendly graphical format to provide users with a better understanding of profile soil water dynamics. Check out our probe trials being conducted around the state go click here to see the monitors at work.

Nufarm who are Silver sponsors, have products that are designed to perform in tough Australian conditions. Other companies may use overseas formulations and some times these are just not up to the challenges that Australian farmers ask of them. Nufarm is the only manufacturer of crop protection products in Australia with an extensive network of Regional Service Centres. These Regional Service Centres are based in key agricultural areas, which means Nufarm are storing products closer to you, enabling them to be on farm in the shortest possible time. For more information contact Simon Gregory

Silver sponsors, Agpoint have been established since 1991 and made a name for themselves as a leading supplier and manufacturer of a complete range of ground tools for the Broadacre farmer. Agpoint continues to develop and refine their range of knife points in this ever evolving industry.

Neutrog is a SANTFA bronze sponsor. Commencing the manufacture of its organic fertilisers from a small factory in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, Neutrog has since grown to include licensed operations in Cape Town, South Africa and Dublin, Ireland. From these 3 factories Neutrog supplies its products to some of the most magnificent grounds and gardens around the world as well as supplying many of the leading commercial primary producers within the horticulture, viticulture and broadacre markets. Today Neutrog is widely recognised as a supplier of premium high quality fertilisers.

GrainAssist is a SANTFA bronze sponsor. GRAINassist is Australia's leading independent Agricultural Broking Company and is dedicated in assisting growers to achieve the best price for their commodities. Grain Assist began in 2003 and the 10/11 harvest will celebrate their eigth year working with growers facilitating their grain in the domestic and international markets. Working with local, regional, national and international buyers they have the capability to parcel grain in truck loads or ship loads, delivered port, container packer or up-country destinations. Grain Assist also provide other specialist services, offering grain producers Agricultural Chemicals, Fertiliser, Diesel, Crop Insurance and Equipment Finance.

Mach Ag Solutions

Mach Ag are suppliers of Atom Jet which offer a complete range of points to suit all makes of double bolt tynes. Mach Ag is also a supplier of AWS Airreels AWS (Advanced Wind-reel Systems) is an attachment for agricultural combines designed to improve the efficiency and productivity operation of direct cut harvesting in dry beans, soybeans, peas, lentils, cereal grains and other specialty crops. Mark is available to answer any questions in relation to these products on 08 88257224 or cgfarms@bigpond.com

Direct Farm Inputs

DFI are suppliers of fertiliser MAP, DAP & UREA to farmers in South Australia. Supplies operate on an order system and have been sources from long standing, proven producers to the Australian market. Products comply with Australian Standard and all fertiliser will be screened during loading. Warehouse depot will be situated in Port Adelaide. Please contact your local agent to find out more information: Luke Hocking (0427 781 033, Leighton Huxtable (0419 861 548), Scott Huxtable (0419 783 402), Rob Eichler (0428 525 025), John Shepherd - Balaklava (8862 2284), Michael Schaefer - EP (0428 274 031), Ryan Simpson - Mid North (0408 642 413), Peter Clarke - Sth East (0427 762 417), Ian Farley - Mallee (0407 606 502), Mark Modra - Pt Lincoln (0427 866 877), Warren May - Riverland (0428 839 335).

Croplands manufacture and import quality spray equipment, components and accessories. Versatile enough to handle pre and post-emerge applications the RoGator Self Propelled machines have been designed to fit the demands of custom applicatiors and innovative farmers.

BioTech Organics who are Bronze sponsors, is a pioneer in carbon-based farming methods, having commenced operations in 1990 selling fish fertilisers and humate based materials to local horticulture growers in South Australia. Bio-Tech Organics supplies a range of products for use in all areas of plant production, whether for broadacre farming, horticulture, nursery, viticulture, golf clubs and turf or the home garden, Bio-Tech Organics has the lot. Bio-Tech Organics draws from manufacturers who are dedicated to the reduction of chemical inputs in the food chain and the environment, using products and programs to educate growers in a brand new style of plant systems management. Bio-Tech Organics agents are located throughout South Australia and other states. To locate your nearest agent just give us a call. Products and services are available through most rural retail stores. If you are unsure just ask your nearest rural retail store Manager to contact us.

Adcon Telemetry is the leading supplier of wireless telemetry solutions. They develop and manufacture low-power wireless sensor networks for Agriculture, Water Management, Hydrographics and Meteorology and numerous other applications. Their SCADA software package addVANTAGE Proffessional completes their product range. Well-known customers from all over the world have been successfully using Adcon's turn-key solutions since 1993.

Topcon Precision Agriculture

Bronze sponsors,Topcon Precision Agriculture have products that cover the needs of todays farmer by increasing productivity while reducing input costs. Throughout the complete farming cycle from Planning and Preparation, Planting, Growing and Harvest Topcon Precision Agriculture offers simple to use, yet advanced products in the areas of Application Control, Water Management, Steering and Guidance and Planning and Documentation. For more information about Topcon Positioing Systems please email: info@topconpa.com

Bronze sponsors, Serafin Machinery are distributors from two companies in Brazil named Baldan and Semeato and one company in Argentina named Abati Titanium. Serafin Machinery imports a large range of seed drills ranging from true no-till heavy drills with single discs to high quality double disc/triple disc seeders. Baldan also have a range of disc ploughs from 20 plate up to 78 plate in tandem and offset configurations.