Public comment is invited on the draft Western Australian Soil Health Strategy to guide the stewardship of the State’s vast soil and land resources and ensure sustainable agricultural production, a robust environment and protection of our natural assets for future generations. (more…)
Tag: agriculture
Reinvigorated research station delivering for Carnarvon growers
Gascoyne growers are set to reap the benefits of a significant investment in the scientific research capacity and capability of the region. (more…)
Rainfall prompts weed and feed warning for sheep producers
Sheep producers whose properties received recent rainfall have been urged to take action to protect the productivity and profitability of their flock by monitoring livestock for signs of toxic weeds and scour worms. (more…)
Strategies for managing high moisture grain at harvest
Patchy storm rain is adding to harvest stress across parts of Western Australia as growers work around the clock to get crops off. (more…)
Defending against a new pest, fall armyworm
Since its detection across northern parts of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia in February 2020, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been quick to establish in these locations, but Plant Health Australia (PHA) has announced new resources to assist in defending crops against the pest. (more…)
Blueprint for national cooperation on fruit fly released
The path towards a more coordinated and sustainable fruit fly management system to protect the future productivity and profitability of Australia’s horticulture sector is now clearer with the release of the 2020-25 National Fruit Fly Strategy. (more…)