By Craig Bignell, Southern Dirt Chairman Harvest is now in full swing in our region and so far the weather has been extremely kind. We have had warm days, few harvest bans and balmy nights. This has meant most are … Continued
A busload of 22 teachers recently swapped the classroom for the paddock, to learn first-hand from some of the state’s most tech-savvy farmers in a bid to see agriculture more readily incorporated into the school curriculum. Held in the Kojonup … Continued
The small plot flax trials at Darkan, Wagin and Kojonup are all on the verge of bursting into full bloom. The time of sowing (TOS) 1 plots seeded on the 29th and 30th of May are ahead on maturity with … Continued
Flaxseed has been attracting attention recently as an emerging future crop for WA farmers, primarily due to the rising global trend in “superfoods”. These nutrient packed foods are rising sharply in popularity and consumer awareness, but are they a viable … Continued
Industrial hemp, flax, and bushfoods such as Gubinge (the Kakadu Plum) are just a few examples of alternative crops attracting attention due to the global trend in “superfoods”. These nutrient packed foods are rising sharply in popularity and consumer awareness, … Continued
Farmers wear a number of hats on any given day, and the role of “processor” is one that’s slowly proving to be an attractive one as consumers demand greater product provenance and farmers seek greater supply chain control. After driving … Continued