Grain growers and beekeepers may be interested in reports from the Neonicotinoids and other insecticides research and stewardship symposium held in April by Plant Health Australia. The symposium report can be downloaded here. More information is available here.
AWI has released a publication called ‘Visual Classing Merino Sheep’. This publication lists the traits important to classing, which characteristics are desirable in the trait and explains the economic importance of each. The publication can be found here on the AWI website: http://www.wool.com/en/on-farm-research-and-development/sheep-health-welfare-and-productivity/sheep-breeding/visual-classing-merino-sheep Any members who would like a hard copy of the booklet posted to them can contact WAFarmers head office on (08) 9486 2100 to request a copy.
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is an Australian Government statutory corporation that coordinates and invests in research and development for the benefit of all stakeholders in the grains industry and the community at large. Applications are sought for non-executive directors for a three year term, commencing in October 2014. Candidates must be able to demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following fields: grains production, processing or marketing conservation and management of natural resources
