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.
New grants program to support women in agriculture
The Gather and Grow program will support small, locally led gatherings focused on planning for, managing, and recovering from climate challenges.
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.
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.
