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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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).

The “Farming in the Eastern Wheatbelt” series let’s you listen and learn about projects in our region…