The Synergy Consulting spray group visited Corey Mincherton’s farm for WMG’s new potassium trial. Growers discussed soil type differences, K cycling and Corey’s shift toward grid sampling, mapping and variable-rate management to guide decisions.

Project Communications Officer Simon Kruger recently presented at the 2025 Soil CRC Conference about the WMG led Risk Reward Tool project, developing a Writing Guide and tiered formats to make research clearer, more consistent and easier to apply on farm.

Growers, WMG staff and researchers recently prioritised the most useful soil health measures for our region. Water repellence, infiltration, root health and nutrient availability rose to the top, alongside practical barriers like time, sampling confidence and information overload.

In her first EO Report, Gabby Carrivick reflects on WMG’s busy start to the season, new board members, major projects underway, and her commitment to reconnecting with members and setting grassroots priorities for the future.

WMG shared early findings from the Northern Agricultural Region Machinery Decisions Survey at the 2025 RiskWi$e Conference, gaining insights and connections that will strengthen ongoing work on machinery investment risk and decision-making in local farming businesses.

Plant testing of a local wheat trial showed big differences in nitrate-N but similar total N across treatments. The results explain why both measures matter and how tillage can influence nitrogen uptake and conversion.

Second-year results from the Creagh site in Dandaragan show soil amelioration continues to improve root depth and structure, particularly with Nufab and Fanger treatments, despite some reconsolidation. Findings highlight lasting benefits for crop resilience on gravelly sands.

A new chickpea trial east of Moora is testing crop performance on heavier soils in a season marked by waterlogging. Early observations highlight how soil type and drainage affect growth, with full results due after harvest.

The Soil Water Repellence Project is now in its second year, with three trial sites comparing amelioration strategies on different soil types. Early establishment results are in, with monitoring to continue through 2026.

Initial soil test results from WMG’s new Ballidu potassium trial highlight how sharply nutrient levels can vary across soil types and depths. This article sets the scene for tracking crop response and fertiliser effectiveness over the 2025 season.

Now in its fourth season, the long-term Wathingarra trial site continues to show strong plant establishment benefits from deep tillage. Explore the latest observations and what they reveal about lasting impacts of soil treatments on sandy soils.

Local growers trialled nitrogen strip comparisons in 2024 as part of the RiskWi$e Project. Read how early results, response curves, and grower reflections are helping shape practical, paddock-specific nitrogen decisions for future seasons in the West Midlands.

WMG travelled to Wickepin for the GRDC GrainAutomate Workshop and WANTFA Demo Day, hosted by Facey Group. If you missed it, read on to see key takeaways on automation, digital tools and machinery decisions.

Explore early insights from WMG’s Moora chickpea trial, where dry conditions, reseeding, and soil variability shaped crop establishment and highlighted key considerations for managing chickpeas in heavier soils.

Two new trials seeded at Dandaragan and Wathingarra are now underway, focusing on nitrogen strategies and soil resilience in local systems. Learn what’s been sown, who’s involved, and what to expect from the season ahead.