Most operations service the seeder in late summer, just before it is needed. But with seeding windows tightening, a question worth asking is whether completing that work immediately after the season is a better fit.

Around 21% of West Midlands farmland lacks adequate groundcover during peak erosion risk periods. A new five-year project is working to change that. Here is what it aims to do and what growers across the region told us.

Deep ripping paid for wheat at Dandaragan. K30 MOP banded below seed was optimal at Badgingarra. And at Ballidu, the yellow sand and clay loam told completely different stories. Here is what three seasons of K trial work found.

Walyoo Farm manager Mark Drake explains how a corporate farming business approaches machinery investment, what metrics drive replacement decisions, and why the tug-along sprayer is still earning its place alongside the self-propelled machine.

Urea is up 55-60% and diesel remains elevated despite the federal excise cut. Here is what is driving the price, what it means for your seeding program, and a few practical steps that can reduce fuel use without major outlay.

A busy start to 2026 for WMG, with three events bringing more than 100 growers, advisers and researchers together across the region. Here is a brief summary of what was covered at each.

Mouse numbers across WA's northern agricultural region are at elevated levels heading into seeding. Here is how to check your paddocks, where to order chew cards, and what to do if numbers are high.

A failed April sowing, reseeding in June and a waterlogged winter didn't stop Jim Hamilton's Moora chickpea paddock from returning strong commercial yields and winning the GGA Crop-etition. This article brings together the final trial results and Jim's experience of the season.

The Moora heavy-soil chickpea trial is nearing harvest, with results showing strong establishment after reseeding, clear biomass gains from higher seeding rates and impressive nitrogen fixation. Yield data will confirm how these findings translate into performance on challenging heavy country.

NDVI monitoring at the Ballidu potassium site revealed late-season canopy differences and even highlighted an old N-banking strip that field checks missed. The article shows how NDVI can complement ground assessments and help growers interpret nutrient responses across variable soil types.

Machinery efficiency is emerging as a key driver of timeliness and investment decisions across the region. This article explores how small improvements in logistics, labour and workflow can lift real operating capacity, and links these insights with WMG’s ongoing RiskWi$e Project learnings.

WA landholders are invited to take part in the Soil CRC social benchmarking survey on farm practices, values and decision making, helping shape research, extension and regional support. A 10 to 15 minute survey that ensures local voices are heard.

WMG features in a new Soil CRC webinar series on research communication, with Project Communications Officer Simon Kruger outlining the Risk/Reward Tool Project and how grower groups are lifting extension, reporting and decision making tools to better support real farm decisions.

The Kayanaba NVT and Legume Tour brought growers and breeders together to compare cereals, canola, lupins and pulses under this season’s conditions. Strong discussion centred on traits, management and local fit across gravel rises and deep sands.

WMG Executive Officer Gabby Carrivick looks at what we’re hearing from growers during harvest, the fresh push for Research Committee involvement, and the steady groundwork underway for 2026 projects including Sandy Soils and other member-driven priorities shaping WMG’s year ahead.