Well, another day and this pandemic is increasing rapidly. This morning there were 311 cases in WA, 4,163 in Australia and 18 deaths. Although we have started to flatten the curve, health professionals are saying we need to do more. … Continued
The McGowan Government and FoodAllianceWA have today launched a dedicated program to support jobs and fill labour shortages in the agriculture and food industry across Western Australia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new website – http://www.jobsinwafoodandag.com – will allow workers … Continued
Southern Dirt has passed your messages to government and will continue to do so during this crisis. Last night the Minister for Agriculture released a statement saying that food and agriculture production and supply chains will not be affected by … Continued
With the first 4 positive detection of the virus in the Southwest, it is only a matter of time till we see it transmitted to other regional communities. It is now time to up the anti and really look at … Continued
In October 2017, the MLA introduced a new requirement for farmers to renew their Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) accreditation every three years. While some farmers have already completed this process since this time, others may not have yet received notification … Continued
Article by Jeremy Lemon, DPIRD Albany Australian native bushfoods are set to go mainstream, thanks in part to growing global trends in nutrient-rich “superfoods” and a return in both popularity and consumer awareness to foraged and native ingredients on Australia’s … Continued
Droughts and dry seasons are a regular part of farming in Australia, and however prevalent, continue to bring hardships to farming enterprises, farming families and rural communities. It’s no secret that Australian farmers are doing it tough. Current reports from … Continued
Article by Jeremy Lemon, DPIRD Albany A further five DPIRD weather stations have been installed in the Albany Port Zone. The new stations complement the existing network and add to calibration of the Doplar radar system which can be used … 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