Celebrating five years of regional drought resilience
The Hub recently invited representatives from its eight Regional Nodes for a celebratory meeting and networking dinner, marking five years of collaboration to strengthen drought and climate
Telling our story: technology, trust and support at LambEx26
LambEx is Australia’s biennial global conference for the sheep, lamb and wool industries. The 2026 event showed that producers are willing to embrace new technology, but its value depends on the support available to them as they put it to the test.
What the 2026 UWA Institute of Agriculture Industry Forum means for drought resilience
Around 250 people attended the UWA Institute of Agriculture’s 20th annual Industry Forum at the University Club of Western Australia on 8 July 2026. The theme: ‘Can Australian agrifood capture a $200 billion opportunity by 2030?’ We share our insights from the event.
Liming and clay delving to address multiple soil constraints
Trevor and Renae Syme, Bolgart WA, were able to reduce soil acidity, water repellence and compaction by combining liming, clay delving, spading and controlled traffic farming, leading to improved soil function and higher yields.
Take your soil knowledge from understanding to action
Freely available through the online learning platform of Soil Quality Courses, SoilsWest’s Understanding Soil and Plant Nutrition course will help you apply the knowledge from Course 1: Fundamental Soil and Plant Nutrition on your own farm.
PropaGATE showcases wastewater innovation at WA Beer and Brewing Conference
The PropaGATE project team and its partners presented on an innovative wastewater treatment trial at the WA Beer and Brewing Conference on 3 July, highlighting
Extension and adoption training wraps up for 2026
Last week, we wrapped up another round of our Extension and Adoption Training Program, delivered through GGA’s capacity building program. This year’s program brought together 45 grower group staff, industry consultants, and extension and research professionals to strengthen their skills in supporting farmers to adopt new practices.
Reflections from the Collaborate Innovate Conference
The Collaborate Innovate Conference covered a wide range of sectors and themes, and several messages had strong relevance for the Future Drought Fund Drought Hubs Program and for agriculture more broadly.
New technology could save WA brewers thousands in wastewater costs
Like most breweries connected to the mains sewer system, Spinifex Brewing pays to have its wastewater treated based on how much it produces and how “dirty” it is. A new treatment system being trialled through the PropaGATE project, co-funded by the SW WA Hub, could offer a more cost-effective solution.
Practical Soil Insights at Regional Workshops
Over the past few weeks, the South-West WA Regional Soil Coordinator has delivered seasonally relevant soil information at a series of regional events, providing practical guidance for growers across a range of soil types and management challenges.
Sustainability front and centre at the 30th GRDC Grains Research Updates
Knowledge Broker Dr Mary Anne Glanzlowe and Hub Adoption Officer Alison Lacey were among the GGA team attending this year’s GRDC Research Updates in Perth, and have summarised key takeaways on how grain producers can adapt to a drying climate while strengthening long‑term farm and community resilience.
New online learning platform! Introducing Soil Quality Courses
The SoilsWest team, in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Murdoch University, recently launched the Soil Quality Courses at the Grains Research Updates in Perth on the 16th February 2026.