The field day provides a unique opportunity for local growers and those from further afield to discover the cutting edge research undertaken at Merredin by the department and its partners, including CSIRO and the Grains Research and Development Corporation.
Topics include:
- Managing early sowing opportunities with canola and wheat
- The latest on frost risk management
- In furrow fungicide Uniform® for soil borne diseases
- The new discovery of the deep rooting gene in barley
- The latest on chickpeas and field peas
The 103rd Merredin Research Facility field day will be held on Wednesday, 21 September, commencing at 9.30am for a 10am start to the bus tours, which should conclude about 4.30pm. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas will be provided free of charge.
Please register with the Merredin office on +61 (0)8 9081 3111 or emailing vince.lambert@agric.wa.gov.au or text on 0428 916 918.