AGM 2021 On the 27th of October Southern Dirt held their Annual General meeting at the Kojonup Sports Complex. We welcome new board members Alec Smith and Wayde Robinson who will be an asset to the group. Thanks to the … 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
Article by Jim and Pam McGregor, farming as JD & PA McGregor. We have been farming “Maybenup” just south of Kojonup on the Albany Highway since 1st March 1998. The previous 25 years we farmed in Denbarker, breeding Merinos and … Continued
by Tracey Hodgkins, Southern Dirt Chief Executive Officer Harvest is upon us already and Christmas is around the corner. Can’t quite believe how quickly it all seems to have passed this year. The last month or two has been one … Continued
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