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PASTURES & SOILS

New soils project aims to address wind erosion risk in WA

A new research project has commenced to support WA farmers with properties at risk of wind erosion.

16 July 2025

CROPPING

Warning issued for Group 3 fungicide efficacy

A laboratory detection of a gateway mutation in wheat powdery mildew sets off early alarm bell.

04 July 2025

SHEEP

West Australian sheep feed trials feature at New Zealand livestock conference

Livestock emissions research from WA was presented at a major conference in New Zealand recently.

29 June 2025

AGRIBUSINESS

Digital platform launched to help plan farm water storages

WA farmers have access to a new resource to help plan farm water infrastructure.

25 June 2025

CROPPING

New triticale crop variety released for WA farmers

WA Government invests in a new forage crop.

13 June 2025

CROPPING

Western Crop Genetics Alliance: raise a glass to improved barley breeding breakthrough

New high performance barley varieties are on the horizon.

13 January 2025

PASTURES & SOILS

Simulation shines light on WA 2050 pasture production

Research aims to develop solutions to changing climate for WA sheep enterprises.

13 January 2025

CROPPING

New tool for skeleton weed control to be trialled

Western Australian grain growers can access a natural predator of skeleton weed.

11 December 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.