DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock

The latest grains and livestock information for farmers and industry in WA

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Considering confinement feeding through autumn/winter? ❄️

Benefits: prevents erosion, supports deferred grazing, enables close stock monitoring & helps meet condition score targets. Learn more: https://t.co/VXNS8M9e6C

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Better access to high-speed broadband and mobile phone calls via fixed Wi-Fi is now available in Badgingarra, Dandaragan, Jurien Bay and Nambung 📱💻 Full video & more about our Digital Farm Grants Program 👉 https://t.co/sVuOtvoI56

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Septoria tritici blotch is a wheat disease found in NSW, SA and Victoria. Register for our webinar on managing Septoria tritici blotch and the new SeptoriaTriticiWM app for management decisions.
Tuesday 30 June 2026
1.00-1.30pm (AWST)
Register 👉 https://t.co/afWrzXoCfH
@GRDCWest

[GRDC @theGRDC]

Early signs of reduced fungicide performance in barley loose smut have been detected in key grain growing regions across Australia. While there's no cause for alarm, growers are reminded to remain proactive in disease management ▶️ https://t.co/bmbzmnq9ul

@theCCDM @CurtinUni @nswagriculture @DPIRDbroadacre Qld Agriculture @unisqaus

#GroundCoverOnline #Barley #LooseSmut #CropProtection

[Kithsiri Jayasena @KithsiriJayase3]

Lower Great Southern update: Barley scald ramping up quickly in new crops. Favourable weather + no early protection = HIGH RISK. Walk your crop and plan action now. @Stirlings2Coast @GRDCWest @DPIRDbroadacre

[GIWA @GrainIndustryWA]

🌾OATSPO26 is coming!
📅 15 September 2026 | 📍 Hillside, WA

Join WA oat researchers, growers & industry for a FREE field day featuring 10+ oat growing trials – covering everything from variety selection to harvest practices.

Build on knowledge from OATSPO2024 and explore the latest in oat R&D firsthand.

👇 Register your interest: https://t.co/fZaVpK6Hpk

#OATSPO26 #OatResearch #Agriculture #POP @DPIRDbroadacre @ConsultAg

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Tri-Solfen®, NumNuts® and meloxicam-based products are available for pain relief at lamb marking 🐑
Find out more about the products available and their uses 👉 https://t.co/Hzsa4D5LzY

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Catch up on the latest from WA’s sheep industry in the June edition of Ovine Observer. This month’s issue covers market trends, Merino genetics, feedlot licensing, worm research, community support and resources for sheep producers. Subscribe here 👉 https://t.co/gwVSrmVU4t

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Lambing & calving raise energy demands – monitor body condition scores and keep supplementary feeding until pasture is sufficient. Healthy stock now = better productivity later 🐏🐄 More info 👉 https://t.co/D0DjWzyM2N

[Meredith_Guthrie @MeredithGuthr15]

Southern Annular Mode is currently positive (source: @BOM_au ) - that's why it's not raining and a bit warmer than usual for winter - that will all change on Friday when a cold front comes through into Saturday. #climate

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

New Yardstick results are in 🔔 Independent WA data is helping breeders make more informed ram selection decisions based on measured genetic performance 🐏 Subscribe to Ovine Observer to stay up to date with the latest sheep research 👉 https://t.co/HtJiU9oYPr

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Three DPIRD expert speakers presenting:
🎤Paul Sanford – FEED 365 Project results.
🎤Claire Coffey & Katherine Davies – Feedlot regulation & sheep management.
Don’t miss these insights into WA agriculture 👇

[WAFarmers - Paddock to Parliament @WAFarmers]

WAFarmers partnering with Michael Laurence from Meat & Livestock Australia for the 2026 WAFarmers Grains and Livestock Conference; Seed, Feed and Breed; Risk Management in 2026.
Want to hear more about Virtual Fencing? Join us in Albany. https://t.co/1DlBSIaf8K

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Slime mould found in a DPIRD wheat trial at Mullewa. With recent rainfall, more paddocks may have patches of watery or jelly-like slime on stubble or plants. Learn more in the latest #PestFactsWA newsletter. @GRDCWest Read more 👉 https://t.co/zYhAQkYQT2

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

DPIRD's annual broadacre crop insect and disease identification workshop will run from 18 to 20 August 2026 at the Metro Hotel Perth. Tickets are limited, so register your interest to secure your spot. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest Read more 👉https://t.co/Ksq6MI07TA

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

With widespread rainfall over the past week and cooler conditions, growers with early sown canola crops that are now flowering may be considering fungicide applications for sclerotinia. Use the SclerotiniaCM decision support tool. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest https://t.co/i8ES62UB2F

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Green peach aphid (GPA) has been found in canola crops in the Kwinana West zone, with several testing positive for turnip yellows virus (TuYV). GPA also detected near Kojaneerup and turnip aphids found near Esperance. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest Read more 👉https://t.co/Ao1tLntW5F

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Early native budworm moth flights have been detected across northern and central regions of WA. Pulse and canola growers in these areas should monitor crops for caterpillars in coming weeks. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest Read more 👉 https://t.co/aKTihr6wV8

[Meredith_Guthrie @MeredithGuthr15]

Webinar next week for @RegenWa where I will talk about climate drivers and the spring outlook. @DPIRDbroadacre #climate
https://t.co/EONalAi4Bl

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Predatory bugs in the spotlight in this week’s #PestFactsWA. In WA crops and pasture, species like assassin, damsel and predatory shield bugs help manage insect pests. Knowing the difference between beneficials and look-alike pests is essential. @GRDCWest https://t.co/hjHpEFIKwz

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

June check-in ✅

Pasture growth slows in cooler temps – monitor ground cover & avoid overgrazing. Rotational grazing + rest = stronger spring recovery 🌱🐄 Read more 👉 https://t.co/oJ7v8IoHkF