From workshops and field days to conferences and study tours, our team is constantly engaging with growers, researchers, and industry leaders to understand what’s working, what’s emerging, and what’s changing in the drought resilience and innovation landscape.
This space showcases the ideas and on-the-ground insights we gather from industry events across Western Australia and beyond.
Electrify Ag 2025: powering rural WA’s clean energy future
On 15 August, Electrify Ag 2025 brought farmers, researchers, industry leaders, and community voices together at The Hub in Technology Park, Bentley. Hosted by GGA member group AgZero, the event explored how rural Western Australia can embrace the opportunities of a clean energy economy.
Field Day showcases Aboriginal knowledge and innovation in the Wheatbelt
The Transformational Aboriginal Agricultural Methods (TAAM) project, co-led by Maaman Marra Boodjar and Edith Cowan University, hosted a Field Day at Gimlet Ridge and Weelhamby Farms near Perenjori on Friday 12 September. The event brought together Traditional Owners, farmers, researchers, industry representatives and local agricultural college students to share knowledge and explore regenerative ways of caring for Country.
Thriving in agricultural business: reflections from the Women in Farming Seminar
What does it mean to truly thrive in agricultural business? For the women who gathered in Albany for the recent Women in Farming seminar, the answer stretched far beyond balance sheets and business plans.
Co-design in agriculture takes centre stage at SW WA Hub Breakfast
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) delivered a thought-provoking stakeholder breakfast at GGA’s Forum25, exploring the practice of co-design in agricultural projects.
Stock handling workshop builds skills and confidence in the Gascoyne
The Gascoyne Catchments Group Inc recently hosted a two-day, hands-on stock handling workshop at Lyndon Station, led by renowned stockman and educator Steve Burke. The
Building better soils from the ground up: insights from the global Sandy Soils Conference
Sandy soils are a major feature of Western Australia’s farming landscape. As climate conditions become more variable, improving the way we manage these soils – especially their ability to retain and deliver water to crops – will be crucial to building long-term climate resilience across our agricultural systems.
Building connections for climate resilience
The Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub recently hosted its inaugural Drought Resilience Conference, in Geelong Victoria. The conference brought together experts from across
WA Women Represent Southern Rangelands at International Congress
Two leading women from Western Australia’s Southern Rangelands, Debbie Dowden and Alys McKeough, recently attended the XII International Rangeland Congress in Adelaide (2–6 June 2025), supported by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. Held every four years, the Congress brings together global leaders in rangeland science, policy and practice.
Lessons from New Zealand’s AgriFood Tech Landscape
The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) recently joined a week-long WA delegation to New Zealand, exploring agtech, innovation and agrifood value chains. Organised by DPIRD and supported by Rebbeck Consulting, the tour brought together growers, startups and government to build trade, investment, innovation and R&D links across the Tasman.
Watch the presentations from the Drought Resilience Showcase
The SW WA Hub’s Drought Resilience Showcase 2024 brought together farmers, grower groups, researchers, agribusinesses, and government agencies who are committed to enhancing the resilience of Western Australia’s agricultural sector. Watch the video recordings from the day’s presentation.
Regional Soil Coordinators visit the Snowy Mountains region with the Smart Soils Community of Practice
The Regional Soil Coordinators from around Australia gather twice a year to gain exposure to the diverse soil types, management practices, and challenges faced across our landscapes, while also strengthening national networks and knowledge exchange.
Shaping sustainable landscapes through Aboriginal perspectives
The Natural Capital Production Landscapes project team hosted a cultural workshop on 20 March 2025, with a special focus on Ballardong Country. The event centred Aboriginal perspectives in natural capital conversations, highlighting the important role of culture in shaping sustainable land management practices.