Patchy storm rain is adding to harvest stress across parts of Western Australia as growers work around the clock to get crops off. (more…)
Tag: farm management
Maximise your crop with better pollination
The latest guidelines in a series on how to improve pollination are now available for lychees and papayas, joining the earlier brochures for macadamias, avocados, blueberries and melons. (more…)
Aussie growers urged to plant swiftly and strategically as summer approaches
With a promising rainfall outlook raising grower morale ahead of the summer season, farmers are being urged to consider best practice planting techniques. (more…)
Results of the 2020 producer survey are in
More Australian producers than ever before have implemented biosecurity practices to protect their properties from diseases, pests and weeds. (more…)
Flock value grows from weaning well
Sheep producers can optimise lamb and ewe production by weaning lambs no later than 14 weeks after the start of lambing to make the most of pastures before they start to deteriorate in nutritional value. (more…)
Consider N strategies in early-sown oats
Targeted nitrogen (N) management strategies can help to optimise both grain yield and quality for early-sown oats in the western region, according to preliminary results from a Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment. (more…)