January 9, 2015

The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) is currently seeking a grower or grower group representative to fill a vacant role on the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). The Strategic Advisory Group provides direction, advice and feedback on the activities of the GGA project. Most importantly, the SAG is required to ensure the Group Grower Alliance is working towards its vision through the objectives. This will ensure the GGA achieves its goals, and delivers benefits to all its

Sheep CRC, in conjunction with CRC Australia, is hosting a practical one day RamSelect workshop to help farmers select and purchase rams confidently.The workshop covers the selection and assessment of rams, investing in rams for production and profit, defining breeding objectives and preparing for auction. The workshop will be held on February 17 and will run from 9am to 3pm. It is hosted by Sara and Keith Wilson of Jilakin Downs Dorper and White Dorper

The Department of Agriculture and Food is calling for producer and community input into the development of a targeted weed surveillance program for the South West. The project will focus on 20 high priority declared weeds, declared under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act), such as kochia, golden dodder, wheel cactus and hoary cress which have a significant impact on agricultural productivity and production. Five of the 20 weeds will be chosen