Lamb drench testing encouraged

SHEEP producers are being urged to test drench resistance on their lambs after severe worm problems were...

Hoary cress alert for Wheatbelt

THE possible appearance of the weed hoary cress in the Wheatbelt has prompted an alert from the Western...

WA industry biosecurity committee chairs announced

CHAIRS have been appointed to the industry-based management committees that oversee three biosecurity...

Sign up for glyphosate resistance tests on ryegrass

WHEATBELT grain growers and agronomists concerned about an increase in glyphosate-resistant annual ryegrass...

Guide for sowing sub-tropical grasses

A USER-friendly guide for the sowing of sub-tropical grasses has been released by the Department of Agriculture...

Armyworm caterpillars on the march

GRAIN growers in the northern Wheatbelt have been warned to monitor their crops carefully following an...

Frost research tackled on international scale

INTERNATIONAL collaboration in frost research is expected to result from the Western Australian Department...

Locust warning for landholders

RURAL landholders are being warned to inspect their properties for locust activity and prepare for control,...

Many producers say the intensive labour involved in sheep production is a key reason for them to quit...

Local approach pays off for non-wetting solutions

  Breakthroughs are being made in the battle against water repellent soils in Western Australia as...

Merredin at forefront of ag research

MERREDIN research station in Western Australia has just celebrated its 100th field day, celebrating countless...

Deep seeding studies point to optimism

A DEEP seeding investigation by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food has demonstrated...