Sustainable Solutions for Sandy Soils, West Midlands
Recent funding announcements from the Australian Government through the Future Drought Fund – Resilient Landscapes Program included a five-year project led by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD): “Sustainable solutions for sandy soils − A collaborative approach for transformational change”.
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.
Western Australia successful in grants awarded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund
The Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund (FDF) has announced successful recipients of the Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program Round 2 grants, and Resilient Landscapes grants. Here’s a summary of the projects involving Western Australian partners.
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.
Transforming waste into value: a circular solution for the potato industry
Australia’s potato processing sector generates significant volumes of organic waste -mainly from the peeling and sorting of potatoes used in the production of French fries and other value-added products.
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
Agrisolar project to blend wine and renewable energy
At the start of July, Doug Hamilton, GGA & SW WA Hub Innovation Broker, finalised the selection of the first “Viti-Voltaics” site to be set up in Western Australia as part of an AgriFutures funded “Plant Production Agrivoltaics” project being led by the University of Melbourne.
Renewable energy policy in Western Australia: impacts and considerations for growers
A policy announcement by the Western Australian State Government has triggered a significant surge in renewable energy projects across the state. Given Western Australia’s vast non-metropolitan areas and the relative ease of connecting to the South-West Interconnected System, agricultural landowners are being approached by energy companies seeking to establish renewable energy projects on their properties.
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.