Growers reminded to register sensitive sites online – DAFWA

Western Australian growers with sensitive production systems are reminded to register their property with the Sensitive Sites service. The Department of Agriculture and Food provides the free service to help accurately report on the location of known sensitive agricultural production systems. A sensitive site is a commercial property that needs special consideration due to the nature of the production system. Examples include certified organic, certified biodynamic, aquaculture, horticulture, viticulture and tree nurseries. Department project officer Katherine

WA Farmers November 24, 2014

Grain pest webinar offers 2014 snapshot and glimpse of year ahead – DAFWA

Grain growers, agronomists and researchers can get the latest information on pests and diseases which have impacted crops in 2014. The Department of Agriculture and Food is hosting an interactive webinar during which plant pathologists and entomologists will provide information and advice on prevalent crop pests. Department research officer Geoff Thomas said the webinar would provide valuable information to anybody associated with grains production in WA. “We are piloting the webinar as another tool to

WA Farmers November 24, 2014

Feedback sought on DAFWA’s interactive online map of research trials

Feedback is sought from grain growers in the northern Wheatbelt on an interactive pilot map which highlights and reports on Department of Agriculture and Food field research conducted in 2014. Development officer Andrew Blake said the pilot map was developed to provide a centralised site which included details about grains-related research, development and extension activities conducted by the department. Feedback on the web tool will drive future improvements. “The department’s agricultural research and development activities

WA Farmers November 24, 2014