New Regional Soil Coordinator to support WA farmers in building drought resilience
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub), in partnership with SoilsWest at Murdoch University, has welcomed the appointment of environmental biologist Bridget Watkins as the new Regional Soil Coordinator. Ms Watkins will play a key role in supporting WA farmers and land managers with best-practice soil management strategies to enhance soil health, sustainable agriculture, and drought resilience.
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub appoints new Director
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jo Wisdom as its new Director, effective 1 January 2025. Dr Wisdom succeeds Mark Holland, who served as Director of the SW WA Hub for just under three years and is stepping down from the position for personal reasons. Mr Holland will continue his valued work with GGA as Program Broker.
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Hosts Successful Showcase and Field Tour
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub hosted its inaugural Showcase and Field Tour on Wednesday and Thursday 11-12 December 2024. The event brought together farmers, grower groups, researchers, agribusinesses, and government agencies who are committed to enhancing the resilience of Western Australia’s agricultural sector.
Bringing the world’s best AgTech solutions to Western Australian farmers
Beanstalk, in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance and the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA), has launched PropaGATE, a program bringing the world’s best agtech solutions to Western Australian farmers.
WA students lead the way in climate-smart agricultural innovation
Three Western Australian Colleges of Agriculture – Denmark, Cunderdin, and Harvey – participated in the 2024 Climate-Smart Innovation Challenge, an initiative led by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub).
New Drought Hub projects set to transform agricultural practices
Six 18-month transformational agricultural projects have commenced in Western Australia after grants worth $1 million were awarded by the South‐West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub).
Innovative Drought Resilience Solutions Showcased at evokeAG Conference
The eight Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs will join forces at the premier agrifood tech conference evokeAG. on 20 and 21 February, providing a united front to address one of the most pressing challenges facing agricultural communities – an increasingly variable climate.
Merredin and Districts Farm Improvement Group’s Annual General Meeting stirs WaterSmart conversation in the community
Growers from Merredin and surrounding areas are rethinking water planning, management, and quality after a presentation from the WaterSmart Dams team at Merredin and Districts
South-West WA Drought Hub Adoption team opens career pathways for Murdoch Students
Over 40 of Murdoch University’s third-year animal science students attended two Extension and Adoption learning sessions with the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation
‘Exchange Experience’ Study Tour to South Australia
A group of twelve recently joined the Hub team on tour to South Australia. South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Project Manager Kellie-Jane
Calling all Hub Partners – Up to $1m to assist transforming drought resilience in agriculture with the South-West WA Drought Hub
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) is opening a small grants program to its Hub Consortium Partners to the
Biodegradable mulch shows promise in horticultural trials
Spray-on biodegradable mulch is being put to the test in Western Australian horticultural trials with the aim of assessing its potential to improve water efficiency, influence soil temperature and control weeds while contributing to overall soil health.
Producers encouraged to register for free Manjimup workshop
Producers keen to find out about the latest research outcomes relating to precision agriculture technology and water management are encouraged to register for a coming workshop in Manjimup on June 8.
Hub extension and adoption bursaries awarded to students
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) has announced four successful applicants for its student bursaries focused on extension and adoption activities.
