Jackie Bucat
Research Scientist
My role in the department
Ms Bucat is working in canola agronomy research and is active in industry representation with AOF and GIWA oilseeds. She is currently leading the DPIRD/GRDC project 'Expanding the sowing window of canola and lupins in WA'. The project objective is to give growers the confidence to capture March and early April sowing opportunities by providing information on how different phenotypes perform and provide agronomic advice on when and how to establish early crops. Jackie is currently finalising the DPIRD/GRDC 'Tactical Break Crop Agronomy' project. In addition, Jackie produces the annual canola variety guide.
My background
Jackie’s focus is extension, communication and industry development. She has worked across the mixed farming system and with a range of farmer groups. She is currently managing the canola agronomy research project.
Projects
- Expanding the sowing window for canola and lupins in WA (2019-2021)
- Tactical Break Crop Agronomy (DAW00227)
Key Expertise
Canola, agronomy, extension, industry development, facilitation, lupins, phenology
Qualifications
- Grad Cert in Rural Systems Management (extension), University of Queensland
- BSc in Agriculture, University of Western Australia
- Diploma of Project Management, North Metropolitan TAFE
My articles
cover photo- 2018 Dale WA TOS Trials DPIRD.jpg
Very early sowing of canola trial July 2018
Friday, 1 November 2019 - 4:31pm
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Early morning canola crop
Wednesday, 11 April 2018 - 9:45am
Monday, 7 October 2019 - 9:45am
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Waiting for rain before seeding
Friday, 1 November 2019 - 4:42pm
Very early sown canola variety trial at Wongan Hills 2016 (16GE12) image 1.JPG
Image 1 DAFWA researcher Martin Harries at a trial at Wongan Hills looking at sowing times for canola; March sown plots (left) and mid-April sown plots (right), photo taken July 5th.
Monday, 14 October 2019 - 12:55pm