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?

NEW CAREER STARTER FOR ASPIRING GRAINS RESEARCHERS

In an unexpected but exciting development, applications will re-open for the Hart Field-Site Group’s (Hart) Regional Internship in Applied Grains Research on January 15, 2025.

The position was originally filled in September 2024 with a start date of February 2025, but the successful candidate is no longer able to take up the role, unlocking a new opportunity for those keen to start their career in grains research.

This fully paid, 12-month internship is based in the heart of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

It provides invaluable hands-on experience in applied grains research across a full year, allowing the successful candidate to develop competencies in a broad range of areas.

In addition, the extension and communication component of the internship makes it a comprehensive training ground for future experts in the field. FIND OUT MORE

Click the button below to be notified when applications open.

AG RESEARCH - THE SEASONAL TIMELINE
New episode available to watch now!
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 3 where Miffy explains in-season assessments. Learn how NDVI technology tracks crop health, see nitrogen application in action, and find out how plots are irrigated. Miffy even takes you through canopy temperature readings using a 'tiny tag' data logger and explains why biomass cuts are required: AG RESEARCH - THE SEASONAL TIMELINE; Episode 3

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

HART 2024 TRIAL RESULTS

Our 2024 Trial Results will be available to download FREE, either in full or article by article, from March 12, 2025.

Hard copies are only available by pre-order.  If you'd like one, please contact us by February 15.

You can also get in touch if you'd like to check to see if you're already on the list. 

GETTING THE CROP IN SEMINAR 2025

It's a little way off yet but we've been able to lock in most of our Getting The Crop In seminar program already and we want you to save the date now as there's some really key topics on the agenda.

You'll find a couple of sneak peek session teasers on the GETTING THE CROP IN page of our website.

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