May 19, 2015

Small landholder information, together with education and career activities, will be on display at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day, this Sunday (24 May). The Department of Agriculture and Food’s Small Landholder Information Service (SLIS) will be providing up to date information to landholders on property management. Department development officer Landy Jones said for those interested in learning more about land management, livestock, water use and owning a small property, SLIS free factsheets would be

Farmers looking to diversify their enterprise can now access information on appropriate options. which they may not have previously known about or considered. The Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) launched www.farmdiversity.com.au last year and the website allows farmers to research and shortlist industries that may be viable in their region – simply by entering their postcode. The website is a helpful resource for farmers investigating their options for diversifying and strengthening their businesses. The