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?

HART FIELD DAY 2024

Our 2024 program is available to download now and features all the sessions you expect, as well as new research to help make your farm business, or your client's farm businesses, as productive, sustainable and profitable as possible.

Tickets are $45 and include access to all 20 sessions and 34 guest speakers, plus your copy of the 2024 Hart Field Day Guide with trial layouts and research information supporting every trial featured.

Tickets are only available online: GET TICKETS HERE

For more details: HART FIELD DAY

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - FINANCE OFFICER (contract)

With some exciting projects on our program and an upcoming vacancy on the team, the Hart Field-Site Group Inc (Hart) is hiring.

We are looking for an organised and efficient individual to join us as our next Finance Officer. You’ll have an eye for detail, enjoy variety and thrive on the challenge of meeting deadlines. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, a high level of personal organisation and confidentiality will be most important.

And of course, accounting and / or bookkeeping experience is vital.

Within our small team, you’ll find us to be passionate and driven across all aspects of agricultural research and extension. We have a friendly and positive work environment, working together to deliver successful outcomes to benefit the broader agricultural industry.

To find out more about the role, a bit more about us and for details on how to apply, please download the position’s INFORMATION SHEET. (Or head to our CAREERS page.)

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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