A cross-regional collaboration between WMG and CFIG brought growers together to share practical stubble management insights—helping build resilient farming systems, improve soil cover, and foster partnerships across WA’s grainbelt through on-farm trials and grower-to-grower learning.
Hands-On Spray Workshop Equips Growers with Next-Level Spray Efficiency Insights
Growers gained practical insights into spray calibration, drift control, and new technology at WMG’s GRDC-supported workshop—combining expert advice, live demos, and autonomous sprayer tech to improve product efficacy, reduce waste, and boost on-farm spraying confidence.
Helping Farmers Make More Informed Decisions: The Risk/Reward Tool
Discover how the Risk/Reward Tool is helping farmers make better decisions by translating complex research into practical, easy-to-use formats—combining economic, environmental, and social insights in a way that supports real-world adoption.
Optimising Potassium Management in the West Midlands: Results, Analysis and Insights from 2024 Trial Sites
Explore an in-depth analysis of the 2024 K Extension Project Dandaragan and Badgingarra trial results, offering practical insights for growers looking to optimise nutrient use and improve long-term productivity.
Evaluating the Economics of Soil Amelioration Strategies for Non-Wetting Soils
How can different soil amelioration methods improve crop yields and farm profitability? See our economic analysis of the 2024 season results from the Dandaragan Soil Water Repellence trial site to find out more.
FEED365 Summer Sheep Grazing: Implications for Paddock Management and Grazing Strategies
How can farmers optimise sheep growth while maintaining pasture sustainability? Explore weight gain patterns, grazing duration, paddock management strategies and insights from the latest Warradarge FEED365 trial summer sheep grazing results.
Understanding the Microbiome Responsible for Crop Residue Breakdown
Crop residues play a vital role in soil health, but how can farmers maximise their benefits? This article explores the soil microbiome’s role in residue breakdown, key factors influencing decomposition, and practical strategies to enhance soil fertility and long-term productivity.
Rotation Diversity: Exploring Break Crops and Nitrogen Efficiency in the West Midlands
How can diverse crop rotations improve nitrogen management and long-term profitability? Explore the benefits and challenges of integrating legumes, pastures, and break crops, sharing insights from local trials and farmer discussions on balancing input costs, risk, and soil health.
Grower Groups mixing it with the best at GRDC Crop Updates
CEO Nathan Craig discusses West Midlands Groups role at the latest GRDC Crop Updates, showcasing research on double break crops, industry trends, and new approaches to sharing agronomic insights.
A snapshot of some of the more significant regional trends in soil health
Summit Fertilizers' 2023-24 soil analysis reveals significant improvements in pH levels across the North Midlands region. This article highlights key trends in pH, phosphorus, and potassium content, offering insights to help optimise fertiliser use and soil health.
How can amelioration affect crop uptake of nutrients in gravel soils?
Explore how soil amelioration methods like deep ripping and inversion tillage impact nutrient uptake in gravel soils with results and analysis from the Dandaragan Soil Water Repellence Project trial site.
Exploring Novel Soil Amendments in the Future Carbon Project
At the Future Carbon Project trial site, novel soil amendments like Ironman Gypsum, Compost, Biochar, and Frass are being stacked with amelioration methods. Read on to learn more about their characteristics and possible benefits to soil health.
Adapting Grazing Strategies for Year-Round Success
A challenging start to 2024 emphasised the importance of flexible grazing strategies at the Warradarge Feed365 Project site. Explore how plans have adapted to make the most of available resources.
Reflecting on a Year of Transformation and Success
As the year ends, WMG CEO Nathan Craig reflects on what may be one of our most successful years yet, marked by sustainable growth, community building, and innovative changes that have positively impacted our organisation and members.
How does crop species influence subsoil potassium cycling?
Investigate how different crop species influence subsoil potassium cycling and the impact of deep ripping on potassium uptake and biomass production with results from the K Extension Project Yathroo trial site.
