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The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from October to December has the majority of models indicating neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall. It’s important to understand that a neutral outlook does not imply average rainfall but rather reflects normal...

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from September to November is mixed, with most models indicating either neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall or predicting above-median rainfall. Near-normal maximum temperatures and warmer-than-normal minimum...

In this edition read about the success of the WA Sparkling symposium, the bottling of DPIRD trial wines, Wine Australia regional program activities, workshops, APC fees and much more..

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from August to October indicates neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall, with an equal likelihood of below or above median rainfall. Near-normal maximum temperatures, and warmer than normal minimum temperatures are...

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) for the next three months, July to September, indicates mixed chances of exceeding median rainfall.

Warmer temperatures than usual are anticipated to persist.

1. The impact of changing joining rates on the Western Australian sheep flock
2. Transformation of saltland areas at Katanning Research Station
3. Identifying high-value tactical livestock decisions on a mixed enterprise farm in a variable environment
4. Assessing economic...

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from winter (June to August) through to spring (September to November) indicates neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall, with an equal likelihood of below or above median rainfall. Warmer temperatures than usual are...

The current model rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from May to July, extending to August to October, indicates neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall, with an equal likelihood of below or above median rainfall. Warmer temperatures than usual are anticipated to...

The South West Land Division (SWLD) has an equal chance of receiving neutral to below median rainfall for April to June 2024, according to the current model rainfall outlook.

Warmer temperatures than normal are expected to continue.

1. Comparison of udder and teat traits in merino ewes recorded at lambing
2. Using lupins and the ram effect to improve reproductive performance in Merino ewes in southern Australia
3. Transitioning to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats
4. Managing feed and water...