Check out the latest updates from the FEED365 Project including early results from the Gillingarra site investigating over sowing perennial grasses and the Warradarge site exploring cereal livestock pasture systems.
Category Archives: Project Update Article
Initial results from amelioration of gravel soils at Dandaragan trial site
Discover some of the early results from the Dandaragan gravel soil amelioration site including insights on soil water repellence, soil testing data and plant establishment.
Stacking soil amendments and amelioration to increase yield & improve soil health
Despite a dry start to the season, the Wathingarra Future Carbon Project trial site, investigating stacked soil amendments and amelioration methods, has seen successful plant establishment across all plots.
Early results from the K Extension Project trial site
Early results from the K Extension Project trial site are showing the impact of early post emergent ripping on different crop varieties, with these initial insights forming part of our ongoing exploration into potassium requirements for the region.
Soil amelioration & water repellence: Investigating the next generation of strategies
Learn about one of our newest projects focusing on soil amelioration and developing the next generation of strategies to combat soil water repellence and improve long-term soil health, including a look at our first site’s progress and a short drone video of some amelioration in action!
Farewell from Melanie Dixon
After 3 years of incredible work with our members, community and team at WMG, Mixed Farming Systems Officer Melanie Dixon is moving on. Read her farewell letter here.
Lessons from the Gillingarra FEED365 trial site
The Gillingarra FEED365 site explores combining perennial and annual pasture species for optimal forage. Discover how these trials improve year-round grazing and productivity while managing costs and to learn about the practical outcomes and plans for the 2024 season.
New Trial Sites for the K Extension Project
In 2024 the K Extension Project will shift its focus to physical trial sites, with a new site being established in Dandaragan and an historical site being followed, applying the learnings gained across last year.
New Ground: WMG Introduces RiskWi$e to Yerecoin Farmers
WMG recently hosted its first farmer discussion event outside the West Midlands region in Yerecoin, marking an introductory session for the RiskWi$e Project. Discover how the group explored risk and strategies for informed farm management.
Three Springs RiskWi$e Discussion Group – An Introduction
WMG recently connected with the Three Springs Farm Improvement Network at their committee meeting to discuss our involvement in the GRDC RiskWi$e project. Discover how this collaboration aims to support local farmers by addressing key farm management decisions and risk.