The Merredin and Districts Farm Improvement Group (MADFIG) Spring Field Day will be held in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Murdoch University and the Bioplastics Innovation Hub will present on the SMART SPRAYS - Maximising the Benefits from Rainfall project; specifically, applying biopolymer hydrogels in a wheat field trial […]
Stirlings to Coast Farmers will hold its Green Range Spring Field Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 9.30am to 5.30pm at Green Range Country Club. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Murdoch University will present at the event: Climate outlooks: now and into the future, Dr Meredith Guthrie, DPIRD Harvestable […]
Stirlings to Coast Farmers will hold its Kendenup Spring Field Day on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 9.30am to 5.30pm at Mackies Shearing Shed. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Murdoch University will present at the event: Climate outlooks: now and into the future, Dr Meredith Guthrie, DPIRD An intro to […]
The South East Premium Wheatgrowers Association will hold its Grass Patch Field Day at Swan Lagoon Road on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Murdoch University and the Bioplastics Innovation Hub will present on the SMART SPRAYS - Maximising the Benefits from Rainfall project; specifically, applying biopolymer spray in a wheat field trial to demonstrate increased water-use […]
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 first webinar is as follows: Webinar 1: Knowledge Sharing for Good Soil Stewardship - Creating Real Impact Hear lessons from national […]
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 […]