High fuel prices are not necessarily a reason to hold off deep ripping. If you are ripping a soil that typically has a good yield response, then it is still economically worthwhile.
There are two forms of footrot in sheep and goats: virulent and benign. They are caused by infection with different strains of the bacterium, Dichelobacter nodosus.
Pemberton Freshwater Research Centre has operated for more than 80 years and is the largest freshwater hatchery and research facility in Western Australia.
Based in the high rainfall area of Manjimup (average 1000mm per year), the Research and Development team at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute work closely with the horticultural industr
Mole drainage is a method of draining clay soils using subsurface channels. Mole drainage is used on soils that experience regular waterlogging from irrigation or high rainfall.
This page outlines some simple guidelines and investigations that should be undertaken before designing a groundwater drainage system and submitting a Notice of Intent to Drain: where to put them;
Composting offers an environmentally superior alternative to using organic material for landfill because composting reduces methane production (a major source of greenhouse gas), and provides a ser
Frost risk occurs virtually every year across southern and eastern agricultural regions. Actual occurrence of frost is determined by location and landscape factors as well as climate.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for spring, September to November, 2022 is indicating mostly neutral (40-60%)...
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will be taking part in a showcase in Singapore, including a range of local Western Australian businesses.
A new guide has been published to assist canola and pulse growers to identify frost damage and consider crop management decisions. Frost damage reduces crop yield and grain quality.
