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A phone survey targeting Western Australian grain growers aims to build a clearer picture of farmers’ attitudes towards different break crops including canola, lupins, pulses and oats.  

A normal to above normal rainfall outlook for the next two months has been issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food for most of the south west of the State, with some regional variation.

The Department of Agriculture and Food has released seven new videos designed to support producers in establishing and integrating perennial pastures into their farming systems.

With spring now here, sheep producers are urged to check their flocks for any signs of lameness and to have lame sheep tested for footrot.

Oat growers are invited to hear about a new Department of Agriculture and Food oats agronomy research project at a field walk to be held at Holt Rock on Thursday 18 September.

Labour and skills shortages affecting the Western Australian agrifood sector are expected to be helped by a new project.

Growers and agronomists will have the chance to discuss current seasonal issues at the Department of Agriculture and Food’s Katanning Research Facility field day next month.

Sheep breeding specialists from the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) have shared their expertise with two visiting technicians from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture at Cape Town

Providing information to guide resource investment decisions is the basis for a new report produced by the Department of Agriculture and Food.

The 101st Merredin Research Facility field day will feature an impressive mix of trial work undertaken by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) and its partners in 2014. 

Targeted grains research, development and extension will be shared at a field day to support the productivity, profitability and sustainability of growers in the Esperance region.

Canola growers are set to benefit from a wealth of information to be generated from a phenology trial by the Department of Agriculture and Food.

Thursday
25th
Sep 2014
5 September 2014

The 101st Merredin Research Facility field day will be held 25 September, commencing at 10.00am. Highlights include much-anticipated testing of long season wheat varieties and a look at the ‘...

The latest in livestock biosecurity, crop technology, climate information and farm business development was on offer at the Department of Agriculture and Food shed at Newdegate Machinery Field days

Saturday
20th
Sep 2014
4 September 2014

Muresk Institute is hosting a rural life weekend for small landholders, rural lifestylers and hobby farmers to learn skills to better manage their land.

Commercial fruit growers are being urged to begin baiting for Mediterranean fruit fly to limit a population surge during the summer.

Department of Agriculture and Food research officer Rod Randall has been recognised for his work in weeds research, awarded the Medal for Leadership by the Council of Australasian Weed Societies.

Ram buyers have been warned to avoid compromising their breeding objectives by integrating objective measurement data into their buying strategy.

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