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West Midlands Group

Locality: Dandaragan, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9651 4008

Address: 3468 Dandaragan Road 6507 Dandaragan, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wmgroup.org.au

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25.01.2022 Earlier this year, many farms across the West Midlands region suffered a severe weather event and wind erosion. Tune in to this episode of our podcast to hear WMG's Nathan Craig and DPIRD's Paul Findlater discuss the history of wind erosion impacts on farming, the reasons why wind events have caused so much damage to paddocks in recent years and preventative methods to reduce the risk of erosion this Summer and Autumn.

24.01.2022 Detection prompts fall armyworm response - DPIRD is encouraging horticulture, grain and turfgrass growers to be checking for larvae in their crops and monitor for unusual levels of damage.

24.01.2022 Are you coming to our Optimising Pasture Production Workshop this Thursday? Come along to hear from Agricultural Consultant and Gingin producer - Phil Barrett-Lennard. Book your spot or find out more via: https://www.trybooking.com/BLHWF Read some of Phil's great research via: http://www.giwa.org.au//Barrett-Lennard_Phil_S18_Findings_

22.01.2022 PRODUCERS: Please complete this short Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD survey on 2020 WA #lambing results to understand the impacts of poor/variable seasons on lambing and turnoff rates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LambingSurvey2020 The data collected will add to survey results from 2011, 2017 and 2018 to build a comprehensive picture for WA and to map the impact of season variability on the #sheep #flock over the next five years.... As a bonus, for every survey completed by a WMG member, the group will receive a small stipend. Please complete the survey so we can better understand how to prepare for the increasingly variable seasons to come.

22.01.2022 Have you listened to the latest episode of our podcast? We caught up with Regans Ford producer Mark Drake to talk #harvest #safety! Below is a snippet of our conversation. Mark Drake - "For me, fatigue is the most important safety aspect of any busy period" Listen today via buzzsprout.com/1067260

22.01.2022 Are you coming to the WMG Spring Bus Tour? You'll get the chance to see the late season amelioration and pasture demo hosted by the Glasfurds! This trial was ameliorated by Plozza Plows on 18 June 2020 and then seeded to various pasture species and mixes by Duncan Glasfurd on 19 June. Check out the progress shots of the trial from the 2020 season! See it for yourself on 23 Sept! Book via: www.trybooking.com/BLGYA

21.01.2022 Can't wait for the next episode of WMG's podcast, Paddock Chat? Here's a sneak peek of Monday's episode: Succession in Succession Part Two with Rabobank Australia's Rosemary Bartle. Haven't listened to Part One yet? Listen via the link: https://linktr.ee/westmidlandsgroup

20.01.2022 What's your golden rule for getting through #harvest safely and successfully? Check out the latest episode of our podcast Paddock Chat where we're talking #harvest2020 and team #safety tips with Regans Ford grower Mark Drake. Listen via https://linktr.ee/westmidlandsgroup

20.01.2022 Everyone loves a soil pit! Come along to our Spring Bus Tour on Wednesday, 23 Sept to get a look at TWO soil pits on-site! We can't wait to dig in and see what's been happening beneath the surface of our 2020 trials. More info, full event program & tickets via https://tinyurl.com/y4kbm492. Bookings are essential!

19.01.2022 WMG SHEEP DAY is next week! Join us in Badgingarra at the Maddock’s Creswick operation to hear from WA producers and industry leaders on: - Filling the feed gap: nutrition for livestock over summer - Confinement feeding: a grower’s perspective - Demo: Eye muscle IMF scanning... - Automated sheep feeding systems - Impact of COVID19 on lamb supply and export - Developing a new industry, and the challenges ahead for airfreight lamb - Growing the Live Export Industry - Managing and reducing the risk of Brucellosis - Midlands Biosecurity Group Update - Preg scanning demo RSVP via https://www.trybooking.com/BLIMT

19.01.2022 Success in Succession: PART TWO Paddock Chat guest Rosemary Bartle (Rabobank's Head of Succession Planning) had such a wealth of knowledge we created not one but TWO episodes covering the topic of successful succession planning for farming families. Listen on iTunes, Spotify or via https://linktr.ee/westmidlandsgroup

19.01.2022 Check out this virtual field walk created by @LiebeGroup for @theGRDC supported project investigating the benefits of deep ripping across different soil types in WA. Hear from those involved in the project, including WMG's executive officer Nathan Craig.

17.01.2022 2 days to go until the WMG Sheep Day! For bookings, full program and info on each of the exciting WA producers and industry leaders that will be speaking visit: mailchi.mp/88eaafc69cfc/wmg-sheep-day Bookings are essential!

17.01.2022 Fall Army Worm was first detected in Australia in February this year and is now considered established in parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Tune into this GRDC webinar on 12 Nov to get the latest on tackling FAW from an agronomist and a scientist.

17.01.2022 Are you coming to the WMG Spring Bus Tour? Soil amelioration expert, Steve Davies (DPIRD) will be there on the day to share what the future could look like for soil amelioration! Book via: www.trybooking.com/BLGYA

16.01.2022 Great story on our work with the Grains Research and Development Corporation investigating how double break crops fit into our farming systems. Growers should look for local data on break crop performance, as well as experiment on-farm with different crop species best suited to their soil types and environment, to select the most profitable and effective crop sequence for their system, - Nathan Craig (WMG executive officer)

14.01.2022 Feral pigs cost the agricultural industry over $100 million each year, largely via predation of lambs, competition with livestock and damage to property and crops. New episode of our podcast out now on populations in our region and how we can cure the feral pig problem! Listen here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1067260/6631108

14.01.2022 We’re excited to check out this trial with growers on our Spring Bus Tour TOMORROW! Site host Duncan Glasfurd is pictured standing in the rye corn plot which is part of a demonstration looking at late season soil amelioration followed by various pasture varieties and mixes to improve production. Bring a hat! It’s going to be a warm one!... Spots are limited so RSVP today via www.trybooking.com/BLGYA

14.01.2022 DOES THE FEED MEET THE NEED? Check out the latest episode of our Paddock Chat podcast featuring livestock production specialist Dr John Milton and WMG’s beef development officer Charles Callaghan discussing WA Beef Cattle Nutrition - Putting the Science into Practice Listen on iTunes or Spotify, or via https://linktr.ee/westmidlandsgroup .... . #podcast #agpodcast #agchat #paddockchat #beef #cattle #cattledogsofinstagram #pastoralist #beefitswhatsfordinner #agriculture #agriculturewa See more

13.01.2022 The trials are looking great for today’s SPRING BUS TOUR Nathan (WMG executive officer) has been out digging soil pits for the event. Coming along? Be sure to bring a hat!

12.01.2022 Another day, another trial site harvested Pics from the Bayer supported trial site evaluating the effectiveness of dry peat and granular formulations of inoculant on the nodulation of lupin and chickpea crops at Chelsea, Dandaragan. Thanks to trial site hosts G&Y Roberts and family for your contributions to this trial site! .... . #harvest2020 #legume #farmlife #farming #ausag #agriculture #agchat #paddockchatpod #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #dandaraganway See more

10.01.2022 Have you completed this year's lamb marking survey? Only takes 3 minutes to complete AND will help research to better understand the impacts of poor/variable seasons on lambing + turnoff rates: https://tinyurl.com/y5j5cvp7 Data will be used to map the impact of season variability on #sheep #flock over next 5 years.

08.01.2022 SHEEP PRODUCERS Join us in Badgingarra on 14 October for a full day of demos and presentations to answer the big question: what does the future of our sheep meat industry look like? Stay tuned for the full agenda later this week!

07.01.2022 Are you a rural landholder in the WA Wheatbelt? We need you to help gather vital information about factors influencing farm management in the region! Growers are encouraged to complete the 2020 Landholder Survey by this Saturday 31st Oct. Wantfa West Midlands Group Wheatbelt NRM

06.01.2022 Producers from across the region joined the WMG for an afternoon in Yathroo talking all things #pasture production! Including establishing annuals & perennials to boost productivity & implementing rotational grazing. Murray Grey (producer and WMG chair), Grant Bain (Walkaway producer) and Phil Barrett-Lennard (Gingin producer and agricultural consultant) shared their advice and experience in optimising their pasture production. Thanks to Murray and Adele Grey for hosting this workshop, and to Phil and Grant for sharing their knowledge and experience.

06.01.2022 Interested in finding about more about the recent Carbon Calculators research report? Hear from grower John Sanderson, whose farm was part of the trial, and report author Ben White, Kondinin Group on this Grain Growers webinar on 10am 15 Oct..

04.01.2022 Our recent Sheep Day was a great success with roughly 80 attendees heading to Creswick, Badgingarra to learn what the future of WA’s sheep meat industry will look like from industry leaders, producers and researchers. Thanks to all of the speaker for sharing their knowledge and answering the tough questions! And a huge thank you to Evan & Ruth Maddock for hosting and driving this great event. #WMGSheepDay

04.01.2022 Are you coming to the WMG Sheep Day? Check out the full event program below - and book your ticket today! Join us in Badgingarra on 14 October for a full day of demos and presentations with a focus on sheep production. Book online via: www.trybooking.com/BLIMT Or call us on 9651 4008

04.01.2022 On this week's episode of Paddock Chat, we catch up with Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD vet Dr Kristine and Dandaragan farmer Peter Negus to learn about the impact Ovine Brucellosis can have and how to protect your flock from this reproductive disease. Listen on Spotify, iTunes or via https://buzzsprout.com/1067260

04.01.2022 WATCH: Heading into summer, good management of your water resources and livestock is crucial to sustaining production. Check out this video by The Sheeps Back featuring Mark Allington with some great advice on the topic.

03.01.2022 Great start to the day at the Plozza Plowed pasture trial hosted by the Glasfurds at Warringa in Dandragan.

03.01.2022 Have you listened to the latest episode of Paddock Chat? Success in Succession PART TWO featuring Rabobank's Head of Succession Planning Rosemary Bartle. Tune in for her tips on reaching a compromise through family conflict. Available on iTunes, Spotify or via https://linktr.ee/westmidlandsgroup

02.01.2022 Great event put on today by the West Midlands Group at ‘Creswick Farm’ in Badgingarra. #Nutrien AgSolutions own Bronwen Fowler will be presenting at 1:30pm discussing ‘Filling the Feed Gap: Nutrition for livestock over the summer’.

02.01.2022 Stay safe this harvest! RSHA statistics show an average three deaths and 140 injuries a year on grain farms in Australia and a further four deaths and 450 injuries on mixed livestock and grain farms annually. In addition to the non-quantifiable grief and loss, the estimated cost of loss of life, injury and illness to the grains industry and the mixed livestock/grains industry is an estimated $30 million per year.

01.01.2022 Producers from across the region joined the WMG for Spring Field Day on wheels this September 23rd! The group of 40 attendees toured Dandaragan checking out late season amelioration, pasture varieties & mixes, chickpeas, long season wheat and Spring amelioration. The event concluded with a "Beers & Ideas" session and sundowner at the Dandaragan Club. Thanks to Ray, Rose & Duncan Glasfurd, G&Y Roberts, and Kayanaba Grazing Co for hosting trial sites, and to Steve Davies (DPIRD), Craig Scanlan (DPIRD) and Dion Bennett (AGT) for sharing their knowledge and experience. Thanks also to FEC for providing waters to keep everyone hydrated on the day!