Regional and Seasonal content

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Rhubarb is grown commercially in small quantities in Western Australia for the domestic market. It grows best in cool to warm conditions, with reduced vigour during the cold winter months.

Growing strawberries as a commercial crop needs attention to detail to achieve the best results. The information below summarises advice on growing strawberries as recommended in Western Australia.

Thursday
01st
Sep 2016
8 August 2016

The PGG Wrightson Seeds trial site at the DAFWA research farm has been planted to showcase new ryegrass varieties highlighting dry matter yield data and also flowering dates.

Wednesday
24th
Aug 2016
3 August 2016

Come and visit the DAFWA Shed at the Dowerin Field Days. DAFWA staff and projects will be present as we showcase all things Digital Farming.

Good postharvest cooling and storage allow product to be stored and shipped to distant markets and meet consumer requirements.

Spinach is a general term for certain vegetables and may refer to plants from five different families.

Tuesday
26th
Jul 2016
26 July 2016

Featuring speakers and producers from around the region as well as ABARES speakers, the Bunbury Regional Outlook conference on 17 August is an essential conference for those working in primary...

Wednesday
24th
Aug 2016
26 July 2016

This workshop will deliver training based on Meat and Livestock Australia's (MLA) More Beef from Pastures Programme.

Tuesday
02nd
Aug 2016
26 July 2016

The update will showcase the latest in pasture research for the south west region of WA, along with how farmers are applying this work on their place to increase their bottom lines.

Wednesday
27th
Jul 2016
25 July 2016

Bred Well Fed Well workshops aim to increase your confidence in ram selection and purchase through utilising Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) to assist you in buying the right genes for...

Scheduling irrigation for tomatoes based on crop factors and evaporation, combined with soil moisture monitoring to confirm irrigation effectiveness, will result in more efficient watering.

Waxflower is susceptible to a range of foliar diseases. The main problems which occur in commercial plantations and their control are outlined here.

The red and green kangaroo paw is the floral emblem of Western Australia.

Proteas are attractive shrubs originating from South Africa which can be cultivated commercially in Western Australia.

Verticordias are a diverse group of Australian native plants which display a range of flower colours of orange, yellow, red, pink, cream and white.

Wednesday
03rd
Aug 2016
20 July 2016

A practical two day workshop aimed at delivering real and practical outcomes that participants can utilise immediately.

Friday
09th
Sep 2016
20 July 2016

2016 – 2021 Commercialising the Australian Truffle Industry – Conference & AGM.

Three days of workshops, truffiere and lectures.

Tuesday
26th
Jul 2016
20 July 2016

The Southern Forests SEED Program presents 'Raw to retail'.

This edition includes articles on the adotption of Australian Sheep Breeding Values, a RamSelect case study, is shearing more than once a year worth it, the Agribusiness Sheep Updates and similar...

Friday
01st
Jul 2016
20 June 2016

The ACCC is inviting people involved with cattle and beef markets to participate in a series of regional forums.

  

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