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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

The Department of Agriculture and Food is encouraging sheep producers to test drench resistance in their lambs.  Department principal veterinary officer Brown Besier said ineffective drenches had a major impact on sheep health and production over the course of a year, even though the consequences weren’t immediately obvious. “It’s important to test resistance for all available drenches because test results show that some widely-used drenches, such as abamectin and moxidectin, are no longer always fully

Grain growers considering treating crops for native budworm have been reminded to be aware of chemical withholding periods and to weigh up whether it is worth the cost. Native budworms are still being found in pulse and canola crops, with recent surveys detecting the pest from Boyanup to Kojonup and Esperance. Department of Agriculture and Food entomologist Svetlana Micic said with harvest imminent it was important to ensure there was no risk of chemical residues

NT Farmers Association’s Northern Australia Food Futures Conference will be held on 3- 5 November 2014 at the Darwin Convention Centre. See the flyer here. The Conference will focus on markets and economics as a driver of Northern Agricultural Development and will generate focused discussion on northern agriculture development policies, helping to create a framework for long term success. The Conference has strong partnership and sponsorship support from Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory Governments

A research project that will assist canola growers to ‘play the season’ with nitrogen fertiliser applications to optimise their crop potential is underway across the grainbelt. This is the second year of the Department of Agriculture and Food’s five year Tactical Break Crop Agronomy project, co-funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation. Department development officer Jackie Bucat said last year’s trial results showed there was no disadvantage from applying nitrogen late in the year.

As a WAFarmers member, you are eligible to attend the NFF National Congress on October 20 – 21 at the discounted rate of $330.00, representing a saving of more than $500.00 on the early bird rate. To register, Members need to click on the link: https://www.secureregistrations.com/nffcongress2014/  and select the Member registration rate. For more information, download the flyer by clicking here.

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HILLS GROUP, GARDENERS’ CIRCLE W.A  “Autumn Colours” This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the autumnal delights of a 5 acre property featuring an arboretum of more than 200 predominantly deciduous trees, with many varieties of Acer, Malus, Elms, Prunus, Pyrus and an Oak Walk.  A large cottage garden has roses, salvias, wind flowers and camellias, among many others and there’s a veggie patch, Olive Grove, Sandalwood Grove and walk-in netted orchard. SATURDAY 12th April,

WAFarmers has made a submission into the public inquiry into the potential environmental contribution of recreational hunting systems. The inquiry is looking at other States’ regulated, licensed recreation hunting systems and the potential environmental contribution made in controlling pest animals on public lands, together with the possible economic, cultural and recreational benefits to the community.  The Public Administration Committee is inquiring into the benefits or otherwise of a similar system being adopted in WA.  The

The WAFarmers Beekeepers Executive will meet on February 3, 2014 to discuss the Senate Inquiry into the Future of Beekeeping and Pollination Industries in Australia, Honey Levy Reform and Increase and the latest decision by Minister for Agriculture and Food Ken Baston to allow the importation of untreated honey into WA.  The Bee Executive is now complete for 2014 as follows; Stephen Fewster (President), Executive Members Rod Pavy, Kim Phillips, David Leyland, Leilani Leyland and