Best time to tackle rabbits to avoid crop damage
Reports are coming in from growers that rabbit numbers are high, with control needed prior to seeding to limit potential damage to crops and pastures.
Scholarship winners
The CBH Group and the Grower Group Alliance (GGA) have announced the two successful applicants for the 2025 Growing Leaders Scholarship.
End is in sight for 2024’s bumper harvest
A CBH spokesperson said despite some rainfall, the weather did not significantly impact receivals.
Cascade boy wins national agronomy award
At the prestigious National Agronomy Awards research scientist Dr Brenton Leske, originally from Cascade, was recognised with the Young Agronomist Award 2024.
Crop to fund Scaddan club
Scaddan farmer Gavin Egan has teamed up with an international chemical company to grow a canola crop using the company’s GM canola seeds, crop protection products and continuous agronomic support throughout the season.
Motorbike trials tour hits new heights
The Esperance region has long been a fascination for many agricultural enthusiasts and it proved so again during WA’s annual motorbike crop trials tour recently.