The Crop Sowing Guide for Western Australia is a one stop shop for variety information on all the major crops grown in WA.
Have your say – WA Horse Standards and Guidelines
Ovine Observer Issue number # 96 October 2022
In this issue:
1. Pregnancy scanning increases profit for all flocks and times of lambing
2. Lower Reproductive Rate and Lamb Survival Contribute to Lower Lamb Marking Rate in Maiden Ewes Compared to Multiparous Ewes
3. Is hemp a suitable forage for sheep?
4. Do you...
Seasonal Climate Outlook September 2022
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for spring, September to November, 2022 is indicating mostly neutral (40-60%) probability of above median rainfall for the majority of the South West Land Division.
High levels of oestrogenic subterranean clovers occur in some medium to high rainfall pastures of Western Australia. These clovers can contribute to problems with sheep reproduction (often referred to as clover disease) that can reduce productivity and profitability of livestock enterprises.
The Western Australian Farming Systems project is a five-year co-investment by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), undertaking farming systems research and development (R&D) in the medium and low rai