Innovating Local Farm Businesses through Research and Development

Eastern Wheatbelt Grower Group

The Merredin & Districts Farm Improvement Group (MADFIG) aims to help growers and industry members connect, learn and network from localised research, development, extension and more importantly one another.

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MADFIG’s primary objective is to support the development and growth of its members.

Connect with MADFIG to be the first to know about leading-edge technology and research within your localised area.

Current Projects

Upcoming Events

Thursday, 15 October 2026

MADFIG AGM

28752 Gt Eastern Highway (off Crooks Rd). Enter and sign in through Reception please.

Tuesday, 16 February 2027

TSH 27 Talkin Soil Health Conference

Merredin

Thursday, 18 March 2027

GRDC Regional Crop Update

Trayning, Western Australia

Latest News

After the frost: assess crop damage and plan your next move

Frost can cause serious yield and quality losses from stem elongation through flowering and grain fill. Damage is not always obvious straight away, so inspect

Soil amelioration 2026 workshop highlights: Practical strategies for improving soil performance

Earlier this year, growers and advisers gathered in Kellerberrin for the GRDC Soil Amelioration Upskilling Workshop, hosted by MADFIG as part of the South West

Research Update at Westonia

The Merredin and Farm Districts Improvement Group (MADFIG) collaborated with FEAR to host a Research Update event in Westonia on 18 March 2026, bringing together

Farming in the Eastern Wheatbelt

Check out the podcast brought to you by MADFIG, together with presenter, Shannon Beattie. This podcast series is dedicated to building innovation and resilience against drought in our Eastern Wheatbelt region.

Thank you to our MADFIG Sponsors

MADFIG cannot succeed in it’s mission without the support of its valuable partners

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