Farmers urged to explore new business ideas
Pastoralists in Western Australia are being invited to look at new business opportunities on pastoral leases.
View ArticleFarmers forced to cart water to prevent further de-stocking
The dry season is forcing farmers in the upper great southern to cart water to their farms two months earlier than usual. Producers are using town water to fill up empty dams to try and prevent selling...
View ArticleFarmers urged not to neglect liming of acidic soils to raise ph levels
Despite tighter farming budgets this year, WA farmers are being urged not to neglect applying lime to acidic soils to raise soil ph.
View ArticleLife beyond farming
As some local farmers continue to face drought, a life beyond farming is an option not a lot of people want to consider.
View ArticleFunding welcomed for south coast Natural Resource Management
Recently the Federal Government announced successful submissions for the country's biodiversity funds and WA's south coastal region fared very well.
View ArticleStudy considers soil carbon emissions impact
Researchers at the University of WA (UWA) say grain growers may be inadvertently increasing their emissions of dangerous gases by increasing soil carbon.
View ArticleNew legume tackles salt
Relief for landowners hurt by saline and waterlogged soils could be on the horizon, thanks to research by scientists in South Australia and WA.
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