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Small plot harvester, harvesting canola

Comparison of canola varieties with delayed direct harvest, Gibson 2015 trial report

11 January 2016

The Podguard line AN14R9012 appears to be a viable option for direct harvesting and delayed harvesting of canola.

Grass patch retained seed trial (15ES19)

Can agronomy overcome yield penalty of retained (F2) hybrid TT canola in the low rainfall zone? Grass Patch 2015 trial report

15 January 2016

In the trial series at Grass Patch, Ballidu, Merredin and Holt Rock, the highest grain yields, oil and gross margins were from the open pollinated variety, so growers should continue to use open po

DAFWA Research Officer Martin Harries in Albus Lupins being grown at 44cm

Albus lupin grown in wide rows at Geraldton, 2015 (15GE50)

12 January 2016

This trial investigated if row spacing and seeding rate in Albus lupins had an impact on fungal disease.

Because of the dry conditions fungal disease were not evident.

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Basics of alpaca keeping

1 November 2013

Many Western Australians are drawn to the alpaca's versatility and the low impact they have on the natural environment.

2014 Wongan Hills nitrogen rate trial

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Wongan Hills 2014 trial report

20 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

Canola

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Dalwallinu 2013 trial report

20 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

DAFWA Research Officer Bob French and Sally Sprigg in Merredin nitrogen trial

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Merredin 2014 trial report

21 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty. 

Salmon Gums nitrogen trial

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Salmon Gums 2014 trial report

27 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

Johne's disease (JD) in cattle: management in Western Australia

25 November 2013

Johne’s disease (JD) is a chronic incurable infectious disease that affects cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, alpaca and deer.

2014 Cunderdin Nitrogen trial 14NO17 being seeded

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Cunderdin 2014 trial report

20 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

Sturt TT Canola at Chapman Valley nitrogen rate trial

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Chapman Valley 2014 trial report

20 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

Research Officer Sally Sprigg in Buntine nitrogen trial

Timing of nitrogen in low rainfall canola, Buntine 2014 trial report

20 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

Nutrition and feed additives to reduce methane emissions from sheep

18 October 2013

Improved grazing and feeding management of sheep can reduce methane emissions per unit of product (feed efficiency) or emissions per unit of feed intake (methane yield).

Veterinary sampling guide for anthrax

14 September 2015

Caution: Anthrax is a serious zoonotic disease.

DAFWA Research officers Mark Seymour and Raj Malik

Splitting of nitrogen in medium-high rainfall canola, Esperance 2015 trial report

28 January 2016

In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.

Research Officer Raj Malik in Gibson’s Nitrogen trial

Timing of nitrogen for canola grown in the high rainfall areas of WA, Gibson 2014 trial report

29 January 2016

Previous experience with canola has found there is no yield penalty if nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing and most farmers aim to apply nitrogen within this timeframe.

Salmon gums plant density trial, 2014

Plant density in low rainfall canola, Salmon Gums 2014 trial report

28 January 2016

Canola is now being grown in low rainfall areas. Primarily farmers choose open pollinated TT varieties.

Conifers with brown foliage, mostly at the base of the tree.

Cypress canker

8 April 2014

Cypress canker or conifer die-back is a serious disease of exotic conifers that is common in Perth.

View of a stable fly taken under a microscope

Compost, manure and flies

10 December 2013

Many landholders use compost and animal manure to improve their soil’s structure, texture, aeration, fertility and water-holding capacity.

Drenching weaner Merino sheep with a drenching gun.

Selenium and/or vitamin E deficiencies in sheep

13 December 2013

Selenium and vitamin E are essential in sheep diets, and work together to prevent and repair cell damage in the body.

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