Growing SA speakers revealed

Dr Burke is described as an 'agri specialist helping farmers, investors and agribusinesses learn more about themselves and their business to improve returns, enjoyment and legacy'.

She will discuss the everyday challenges of farming and the importance of working on things within a farmer's control.

"We just have to accept that farming is a mix of good and bad years, and that the world won't end in the bad times," Dr Burke said.

"We have to get better at taking the drama out of drought and put actions into place early.

"We know there's a strong chance this year of El Nio and IOD positive, which means dry times and hot springs for some, so it's worth planning for that possibility now.

"If it doesn't happen, good, if it does happen you have a plan."

Well-known agronomist Cam Nicholson has more than 30 years of experience working in the grazing and cropping industries, as well as natural resource management.

Ticket sales have opened for the event, which will be jointly hosted by Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA at the Adelaide Convention Centre on August 30.

Grain Producers SA chief executive officer Brad Perry said the event's producer working group had selected speakers to discuss topics that farmers "want to hear about here and now".

"With a capacity of 300 people, we expect tickets to sell fast so get in quick for what will be a memorable conference," Mr Perry said.

"This year we will also be introducing an AgTech pitch, sponsored by AgriFutures Australia, which will see audience members vote for the best grain or livestock tech pitch at the conference."

Livestock SA Chief Executive Officer Travis Tobin said Growing SA was organised by farmers, for farmers.

"The new addition to this year's Growing SA program is break-out sessions, where we will explore key issues in livestock and grain separately," he said.

"Anyone involved in the livestock or grain industries will want to be at Growing SA to hear the latest in policy developments, farm business advice and market drivers, while networking and talking to industry service providers and policy decision makers."