All posts tagged "western australia"

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  News and Views

  Water efficiency research profiled at WA Horticulture Update 2021

  Research projects to assist fruit and vegetable growers to use water more efficiently to reduce costs and improve productivity, profitability and sustainability...

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  Livestock

  Virulent footrot control program ramps up

  With summer approaching, producers are encouraged to start checking their sheep and goats for signs of virulent footrot.

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  Green light for WA state barrier fence

  The long-awaited extension to the historic WA State Barrier fence is due to begin next January to create a 660km boundary protecting...

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  Broadacre

  Wet season warning to monitor grains crops for pests and diseases

  2021 has been a significant year for rainfall, creating ideal conditions for bumper grains crops – as well as pests and diseases.

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  Small Farms

  Horticulture netting scheme boosted and extended

  Apple and pear growers still have time to apply for a rebate to purchase and install netting to protect their orchards and...

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  News and Views

  Sub-tropical horticulture research blooms at DPIRD field day

  The latest developments in fruit and vegetable research was showcased at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Carnarvon Research...

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  News and Views

  Benefits to flow from WaterSmart Farms projects

  Research is underway on a suite of WaterSmart Farms projects to help build climate resilience in Western Australian farm businesses.

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  Broadacre

  Workshops to offer insights into soil-borne diseases

  A three-year, $900,000 national project initiated by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has been developed to help grain growers across...

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  News and Views

  DPIRD provides something for everyone at Kununurra show

  Show goers will have the opportunity to learn more about protecting the sustainability and biosecurity of our fish, livestock and environment at...

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  News and Views

  Putting a value on paddock drainage

  Heavy opening season rains in Western Australia, coming after above-average summer falls, have caused widespread waterlogging problems, particularly in south-western areas of...