FBG

Fitzgerald Biosphere Group Inc (FBG) is a grower group focused on natural resource management and farmer-led agricultural research & extension, south coast WA

[Nik Callow @NikCallow]

Electro-chloronation is (maybe??) a new method to test on #smartdams to improve water quality, great to work with @FBG_Jerramungup @CWSS_UWA @UWAresearch and a big shout out to @watercorpwa

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

We are busy planning our 2024 Spring Field Day, being held in Jacup. More information to follow in the upcoming weeks. Until then, put September 2nd in your diary!

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Interested in the use of low-production and salinity-prone land for productive livestock systems? @HayleyCNorman is joining us in Gairdner to talk all things saltland systems with a focus on drought resilience and the use of legumes.
https://t.co/iPkasmJwwM

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

FBG is looking for a new Executive Officer.
If you have a background in ag or NRM and are passionate about sustainable agriculture, healthy ecosystems and vibrant enterprises within rural communities, we'd love to hear from you!

https://t.co/31AxJUXjO8

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

With accessible hydrologists few and far between these days, you don't want to miss this opportunity to chat groundwater & salinity in our Shire with John Simons (DPIRD).
Members, your input fuels our growth, so stick around for our AGM after.
RSVP: https://t.co/Av6LZABG08

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

FBG is hiring! If you have a background in ag or NRM and are passionate about sustainable agriculture, healthy ecosystems and vibrant enterprises within rural communities, we'd love to hear from you!

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

A snapshot of our demonstration site in Gairdner; part of a CSIRO and DPIRD-led Future Drought Fund project. Looking forward to seeing how the legumes, salt-tolerant perennials, and native fodder shrubs (Anameka) interact to produce a drought-resilient feedbase!

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Spring Field Day 2023!

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Another Spring Field Day done! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, presented, hosted, sponsored, and catered. @cbhgroup @CSBPfertilisers @RabobankAU @JordanneMedlen @Glenn_SoilAgro @NikCallow @BonnyStutsel @CraigHa35023778 @ColinGreen10 @JHardy_1982 @CSIRO @GundillkKeith

[Gillamii @TheGillamii]

Monitoring of sub surface drainage systems showing with a total rainfall between 18 July - 7 Sept of 76.8mm produced a total volume of water equating to 5,519,320 L. That’s over two Olympic sized pools of water! 💧
Register now to see it in action https://t.co/shZ8r9MFQ6

[Nik Callow @NikCallow]

Nice full #smartdam ⁦@FBG_Jerramungup⁩ ⁦@CWSS_UWA⁩ and trial floating cover. Fully instrumented, now to measure the actual evaporation!!

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

#smartdams site in Jacup holding up well in today’s wild weather!! Hopefully a sign that these second hand CBH tarps could be a durable option for lining more dam catchments!

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

After some tips on how to best establish seedlings? Come have a look at the Chatfields tree planter demo tomorrow at our Spring Field Day. RSVP here https://t.co/4P2UhVzDMo

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

We know it's extra busy at the moment, which is why we're making it easy for you to pop in and out of individual sites at this year's Spring Field Day. Head to our website for each site's time and location. https://t.co/4P2UhVzDMo

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Looking for a practical perspective on controlled traffic farming? Join us in Gairdner on September 12! Register for our Spring Field Day here --> https://t.co/4P2UhVzDMo

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Diagonal seeding...an opportunity for overcoming non-wetting issues? One of many site visits at our upcoming Spring Field Day! Register here --> https://t.co/Dhilfz3eej

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Register here https://t.co/4P2UhVzDMo

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Another #smartdams install completed today! Come along to our Spring Field Day on September 12 to see the Daisy Dam Cover at Jones' farm in Gairdner. @GGA_WA @CWSS_UWA @NikCallow

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

Another #smartdams install completed today! Come along to our Spring Field Day on September 12 to see the Daisy Dam Cover at Jones' farm in Gairdner. Register here https://t.co/4P2UhVzDMo

[FBG @FBG_Jerramungup]

A jam packed day of local projects, research, and trials awaits at our Spring Field Day on September 12. RSVP now! https://t.co/4P2UhVzDMo