The saying goes that you need money to make money, but do you need hay to make hay? It...
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Beef producers thinking about renovating paddocks with perennial pastures over the coming months should heed this warning. Don’t rush...
If plants could talk: Fulfilling potential yield by understanding plant language
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Has our cropland reached its full potential, or can we produce a lot more? Agronomist Wayne Smith from Agronomic...
Opportunity for a hemp-food industry comes with challenges
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In April 2017, Federal and state food ministers agreed that low-THC hemp seeds were fit for human consumption. The...
Fine-tuning meat production with increased efficiencies
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To improve the sustainability of livestock production, we need to improve efficiencies across the whole production line. This includes...
Beefing up biosecurity with Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS)
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Our Regional Landcare Facilitator Programme recently ran an emergency meeting on the new Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) system...
It’s a pity that small rural properties don’t come with a user manual. Instead, new owners who want to...
Farmers are undoubtedly doing more, working together, and often contributing their own money and time, to address local issues...
Recent News
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Calling all eagle eyes! 17 August, 2017
Murdoch Uni PhD candidate Anke Seidlitz needs your help to spot rare and elusive numbats in the Upp...
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South West Community Capacity & Engagement Grants released 16 August, 2017
Small grants of up to $1000 are available to landcare and community groups for activities that buil...
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Inspiring Nature Tourism 14 August, 2017
Supporting the development of new nature-based tourism enterprises in the South West was the aim of ...
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A day about making more hay 11 August, 2017
The saying goes that you need money to make money, but do you need hay to make hay? It seems so, acc...
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WA Beach Clean-Up 14 August, 2017
Western Australian Cleans Up this October. This year’s West Australian Beach Clean Up will be ...
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