Grazing Matcher 2024-25 Expressions of Interest

Attention beef and sheep producers! Expressions of interest are now open for the 2024-25 Grazing Matcher program which has been specifically designed for southern WA climatic conditions and is heavily subsidised by MLA and Healthy Estuaries WA. Find out more at: https://southwestnrm.org.au/project/grazing-matcher/ or contact Jeisane Accioly at Jeisane.alis@gmail.com

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Healthy Estuaries Science Forum – 19th October

The annual Healthy Estuaries Science forum was held at The Old Dairy, a great new venue in the catchment! Fabulous food and stunning views greeted all those who came along to the event and a big thanks to the Department of Water (DWER) who presented data captured over the last...

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Nutrient Calculator Tool

Spring has sprung! If you’re planning a spring fertiliser application on your farm, a free online nutrient calculator can help you work out how much fertiliser each paddock needs! Input your own soil test results, select the right fertiliser and calculate the application rate needed. The nutrient calculator is a...

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Plant Tissue Testing

Join us for a short session to learn how to accurately collect plant samples for tissue testing. RSVP is essential! Contact Jemma for more information or to book your place nrmo@torbaycatchment.org.au

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On-Farm Composting Roadshow- June 2023

In June 2023 Soil Wise, a collaborative project to help farmers and land managers improve their soil health and nutrient management, supported a roadshow across seven catchments in south-west WA to encourage farmers and landholders to build their knowledge and skills to make and use compost. The workshops were presented...

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Soil Testing Expressions of Interest Now Open!

Expressions of interest have just opened for farmers in south-west WA to join a subsidised soil testing and fertiliser management program through government-funded programs Healthy Estuaries WA and Soil Wise. Click here to learn more and express your interest in the program The programs enable farmers to make the most...

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Local HEWA farmer participants soil testing workshop 28th February

28th of February @ Elleker General Store – Understanding your Soil Test Results Workshop.  Local HEWA farmer participants were invited to receive their farm nutrient maps. These maps contain all of the data collected over the last year from soil sampling and tissue testing. The data showed what might be...

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Dr Christine Jones- Soil Secrets and Masterclass 10th-11th February 2023

We had a jam packed weekend with renowned soil scientist Dr Christine Jones visiting the Torbay Catchment. ‘Soil Secrets’ was an evening talk on Friday, where we had over 100 attendees and this was followed on Saturday with an all day ‘Masterclass’ where 35 participants were able to go deeper...

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Expressions of interest are now closed! Contact us to receive an update to be part of the soil testing program next year!

The expression of interest to participate in the next round of the soil testing is now now closed, but watch this space for next year. The program aims to support farmers to make informed fertiliser decisions to ensure nutrients stay on the farm and out of waterways and estuaries. Click...

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