September 24, 2014

While many of Australia’s 150,000-plus hunters enjoy long-standing mutually-beneficial relationships with farmers, there’s still no widely-available efficient method for them to organise hunting activities, explore property maps and communicate effectively with farmers. Agricultural scientist James Tyson is aiming to get a better understanding of the interactions between farmers and hunters to assist in the development of an innovative online hunter–landowner management tool. The far-reaching Australian Hunter and Landowner Survey will provide insight into pest and

Women involved in agriculture are encouraged to nominate for the 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston said the award was open to all women in primary industries and rural Western Australia. “The award supports and recognises the leadership role of women within their community and the outstanding contribution they make to agriculture and rural WA,” Mr Baston said. “The award recipient will receive a