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Everything You Need to Know About the Carbon Farming Outreach Program MADFIG is delivering to empower farmers in the Eastern Wheatbelt
MADFIG is delighted to be part of the largest consortium of grower groups delivering the nationwide Carbon Farming Outreach Program (CFOP). This blog post covers

MADFIG 2023/24: A Year in Review
The 2024 season brought significant challenges for farmers across the district however for most we are hopeful it was a better year. Wet, then dry

Exciting News for the future of Drought Hub + MADFIG
MADFIG is very pleased to announce that we have just finalised the contract for the extension of the Drought Hub Node delivery for the Eastern

Feed 365 Project Update – October 2024
The FEED365 project aims to foster a collaboration between growers, scientists and extension workers to develop and test new feed-base options and integrate them into grazing systems.

Let’s work together for a safe and successful harvest season
With Safe Work October month now over and Harvest season ramping up across the State, we’re reflecting on all things safety with some valuable resources available from our MADFIG partners.

Event Wrap-Up: MADFIG Spring Field Day 2024
Last month, we held our two-part Spring Field Day in partnership with DPIRD’s Merredin Research Station. This annual gathering brought together local farmers for a comprehensive day filled with trial visits, researcher and project updates and plenty of opportunities for networking.

Investigating the Benefits of Deep-Sown Oats – Project Update
This three-year project aims to explore various oat varieties sown at different depths. The goal is to better understand the potential of deep sowing oats early into stored moisture opportunities and to assess the impact of herbicide treatments.

Event Wrap-Up: Canola Temperature and Critical Moisture for establishment Pop-up
Earlier this month, Peter Bostock from Pioneer Seeds and key researchers shared an update on the research trial: Canola Temperature and Critical Moisture for Establishment…

Grants Received for new Drought Hub Projects in Western Australia
Six 18-month transformational agricultural projects have commenced in Western Australia after grants worth $1 million were awarded by the South‐West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub).
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🌿Last week’s Canola Pop-Up event was a success!
Great conversations, local insights and a hands-on look at Canola establishment trial results.
Huge thanks to Bronte Wackett (DPIRD) and everyone who contributed.
@DPIRDbroadacre
Calling all early-career farmers and advisors - Our Cultivating Profit workshops with @PiggottRenae are just around the corner!
📍Tue June 25: Beacon Country Club
📍Wed July 2: Mukinbudin Hotel Motel
2pm–5pm with refreshments provided
Secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/MADFIGevents
‘Trigonella’ - a new header-harvestable legume is currently being trialled as part of our Feed365 Project 🙌🌱
It’s the first cultivar of the pasture legume species Trigonella balansae, suited to WA’s Wheatbelt region.
Find out more👇
@WAAgCollab @DPIRD