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.

WA’s chickpea story is evolving, with local trials exploring where this high-value crop fits in dryland systems. We look at market risks, agronomic benefits, and whether chickpeas could play a bigger role in rotations.

With late season breaks continuing to narrow sowing windows, this article explores how planning, machinery capacity and post-season review can reduce risk and help ensure crops are sown at the right time.

If you are considering soil amelioration this year, testing to depth is essential. We unpack why knowing what lies beneath the surface can help avoid costly mistakes and improve outcomes from deep tillage.

Our recent soil amelioration demo days at Dandaragan and Gillingarra showcased a range of implements in action. Read what was on display, what was learnt, and why matching machine to soil remains key.

A three-year on-farm trial in Yathroo shows how integrating cover crops into perennial pastures improves grazing resilience, livestock gains, and groundcover—offering a long-term, adaptable solution for producers managing feed gaps in WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.

Early insights from WMG and MIG’s machinery investment survey highlight how growers balance timeliness, cost, and capacity. From mixed ownership models to seeding strategies, the data reveals what drives equipment choices across WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.

WMG’s three-year FEED365 project has delivered practical insights into closing feed gaps, improving pasture performance, and supporting livestock gains—highlighting how flexible, well-managed grazing systems can build resilience and profitability across WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.