Since 2012, Soil Science Australia's Annual Boodja Lecture has promoted the "outstanding and prominent aspects of soil science in Western Australia", with "Boodja" a common Noongar word for land. This year's lecture will be held on Friday, November 7 at Perth's State Library Theatre from 3pm to 5pm. DPIRD Principal Research Scientist David Hall will […]
The Soil CRC is hosting a free three-part webinar series in November to explore what drives farmer decisions, how to share knowledge effectively, and how to communicate the risks and rewards of innovation. The second webinar is as follows: Webinar 2: What Drives Farmer Decisions? - Insights from the Soil CRC Study Explore insights from […]
The Soil CRC is hosting a free three-part webinar series in November to explore what drives farmer decisions, how to share knowledge effectively, and how to communicate the risks and rewards of innovation. The third webinar is as follows: Webinar 3: A New Reporting Tool for Impact - Communicating Risks and Rewards Learn how to […]
In embracing the theme 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities: Dialing Down Urban Heat using Healthy Soils', Transition Town Vincent is hosting a World Soil Day event on December 5, 2025 in Leederville. Guest speakers will explore the health and liveability impacts of urban heat and provide insights into what can and is being done to […]
A practical tyre kicking afternoon focused on improving wheel tracks for smooth machinery operation in the paddock. Highlights Keeping your wheel tracks in top shape, with Bindi Isbister, Research Scientist, DPIRD Managing water-repellent gravels through soil mixing in highly variable landscapes, with Alice Butler, Research Scientist, DPIRD
The Grains Research Update is a two-day program showcasing the latest research, technology, market development and innovations to improve the productivity and profitability of the WA grains industry. The 2026 Perth Update will be held on February 16 and 17 at Optus Stadium. The Grains Research Updates are a premier event in the WA grains […]
Hosted by the Merredin & Districts Farm Improvement Group, this workshop will help growers determine if, where and how they profitably and practically ameliorate variable soils with variable constraints. Workshop topics include: Gauging profitability of amelioration Deciding if and where to ameliorate Improving amelioration decisions with data and information Machinery options Soil amendments – lime […]
Hosted by Compass Agricultural Alliance, this workshop will help growers determine if, where and how they profitably and practically ameliorate variable soils with variable constraints. Workshop topics include: Gauging profitability of amelioration Deciding if and where to ameliorate Improving amelioration decisions with data and information Machinery options Soil amendments – lime and gypsum Soil amelioration […]
Hosted by the Broomehill Cropping Group, this workshop will help growers determine if, where and how they profitably and practically ameliorate variable soils with variable constraints. Workshop topics include: Gauging profitability of amelioration Deciding if and where to ameliorate Improving amelioration decisions with data and information Machinery options Soil amendments – lime and gypsum Soil […]
Hosted by Stirlings to Coast Farmers, this workshop will help growers determine if, where and how they profitably and practically ameliorate variable soils with variable constraints. Workshop topics include: Gauging profitability of amelioration Deciding if and where to ameliorate Improving amelioration decisions with data and information Machinery options Soil amendments – lime and gypsum Soil […]
This regional Grains Research Update is an opportunity to hear from invested agricultural experts, researchers and developers about information specific to the region.
The Far East Agricultural Research (FEAR) Group is hosting a practical afternoon focused on understanding soils and making better lime and nitrogen decisions for the season ahead. The event will be held at Moorine Rock Tennis Club on Wednesday, March 4 from 2pm to 6pm. Presenters Bridget Watkins (SoilsWest): soil tests, parameters and nutrient removal […]