Farm machinery investment – finding the ‘sweet spot’ in your business This is the final GRDC Farm Business Update national livestream event for 2021. The national livestreams are topic-specific, interactive, interview-style discussions that address key farm business management improvements common to grain growing businesses across Australia.
Following on from the popular April workshop, Dr Jolene Otway will facilitate a detailed walkthrough of the SWARM tool for estimating soil carbon using a local farm Registrations essential. Email bdunlop@wheatbeltnrm.org.au or call 9670 3132. http://wheatbeltnrm.org.au/sites/default/files/event-files/Soil%20Carbon%20Mapping%20In%20Action%20-%20Flyer%20-%20%20September_0.pdf
Starting at 12.00pm from Moorine Rock Tennis club, the Far Eastern Agricultural Research Group annual field day will include a 2pm Field Walk session covering Frost damage ID and strategies. RSVP Callum Wesley 0448 154 888 All welcome, $30 for non-members includes catering. FEAR_Spring field walk 2021 Flyer
See and hear how Controlled Traffic Farming can fit into mixed farming businesses. BBQ and sundowner to follow. Controlled traffic farming, or CTF, is a production technique that confines the wheels and tracks of all cropping equipment to 12-18% of paddock area, leaving the remaining 80% always uncompacted and in optimum condition for crop productivity […]
3.30pm to 4.30pm – free to attend for GIWA Members only – registrations essential VIA https://www.giwa.org.au/events/giwa-forum-and-giwa-agm-save-the-date/ Enquiries - RNash@giwa.org.au
2021 GIWA Annual General Meeting 3.30pm to 4.30pm - free to attend for GIWA Members only - registrations essential. 2021 GIWA Forum 5.00pm to 8.00pm (Sundowner from 7pm) Sustainability is the new global market driver - What does that mean for the Australian grain industry? Globally, ever increasing importance is being placed on the need […]
Putting communities at the centre of preparedness and resilience building: what does that look like in practice? Insights from FRRR’s Get Ready Disaster Resilient: Future Ready pilots project More information and registrations: https://events.humanitix.com/frrr-webinar-putting-communities-at-the-centre-of-preparedness-and-resilience-building-efforts
An opportunity to see biodiversity woven into a productive farming system at Murray Wells, the home of farmer and ecological restoration specialist Wendy Bradshaw. https://www.gillamii.org.au/events-calendar/building-biodiversity-for-resilient-farming-systems
An online workshop to get you started on farm safety and building a system. Run over two sessions. 12 and 14 October. Register here: https://ruraledge.org.au/workshops/new-farm-safety-safeguarding-your-people-and-business-online/
Get the latest updates on trials from our region. Bus leaving from Kojonup Sporting Complex 10.30am with site tours of local farms including a visit to Rhodes Pastoral. Morning Tea, Lunch and Drinks will be provided on the day. Tickets: FREE for Southern Dirt Members $50 for Non-Members See more: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=813199& Field-day-poster
Wheatbelt Integrity Group's field day has the topic: ‘Profitably Transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture’. Guest speaker is Dr Christine Jones via zoom. Field walk to follow on Hollands Track Farm. Details and Registrations via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wheatbelt-integrity-group-farming-field-day-tickets-176949880857
The first event for farmers and interested grower to engage with will be a Field Day on October 13, from 9.30am- 2.30pm at the Katanning Research Facility. An overview of the FEED365 project will be provided as well as a tour of the Research Facility.
An online workshop to get you started on farm safety and building a system. Run over two sessions. 12 and 14 October. Register here: https://ruraledge.org.au/workshops/new-farm-safety-safeguarding-your-people-and-business-online/
Moora Miling Pasture Improvement Group (MMPIG) invites you to the Pasture Field Walk at 'Strathmore', Dandaragan. 10km NW of Dandaragan on the Badgingarra Road. Tedera is a new perennial legume pasture capable of producing out of season liveweight gain in sheep and cattle. Hear from Tedera expert Daniel Real, DPIRD, and local farmer Zac Roberts […]
Disrupting for Good: UWA Lecture by Cara Peek Bayliss Lecture Theatre, The University of Western Australia https://www.web.uwa.edu.au/contact/map/?id=2177 Cara Peek is an award-winning social disruptor who identifies as many things – a Yawuru/Bunuba woman, a successful lawyer, a diverse entrepreneurial leader and even a part-time “cowgirl". This free lecture is hosted by The UWA Institute of […]
The Pingelly Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) Project site hosts its annual Field Day with an inspection of the individual sire’s ewe progeny groups from both the 2016 and 2017 drops, along with their current results and presentations including: Brett Jones Introduction Bronwyn Clarke Lifetime Production - Can we have it all? What are the trade-offs? […]
The Future Drought Fund is developing two digital tools to help farmers anticipate what future climate in their region might look like, how it could impact production of key commodities and what can be done now to prepare. We’ve developed prototype tools with input from farmers in 4 pilot regions, including the WA sheep-wheatbelt. We want […]
An opportunity to view the 2020 progeny of the Yardstick sire evaluation trial in full wool. Hosted by DPIRD Katanning and Federation of Performance Sheep Breeders of WA Contact: John Paul Collins, 98213249 or 0427170035. Email: john.collins@dpird.wa.gov.au
WA Agtech Meetup Reflecting on how the industry has changed, and where the industry is heading The Grower Group Alliance are excited to be part of the steering committee bringing the WA Agtech community together again through the first of several WA Agtech meetups leading up to Evoke Ag in Feb 2022. Join us for […]
Save the date: Perth location. Join us for the latest instalment in the WA Agtech Meetups series where we will reflect on how the landscape has changed since we last met, and where the industry is heading. Details to come.
Field Day (Irrigation and Abattoir visits). Enquiries Luke Simpkins CEO Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association PO Box 3727 BROOME WA 6725 Mobile: 0499 331 643
Tickets are on sale now for the Western Australian Horticulture Update (WAHU), held at Optus Stadium, Perth and hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. In celebration of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, this year's theme is sustainable and resilient: the future of WA horticulture. Full program via - https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/western-australian-horticulture-update-2021
