David Cousins

Love the outdoors, works in agriculture. Views are my own.

[CWFS @CWFS_Condo]

Did you know that estimates for the current YIELD GAP in the Central West NSW are as low as 36% of the water limiting yield potential??
 👉 We need YOUR HELP to address the on-farm issues to close this gap

You are invited to join the CWFS Reference Group.
When: Monday,9th February at 9am.
Where: Condobolin Research Station.

CWFS is working with GOA as part of the new GRDC project “Enhancing productivity and profitability in farming systems in Central NSW”. This is a new, 5-year project aimed at closing the yield gap in our region.

We are after forward thinking growers and advisors to help guide the future direction of the project by being members of our Reference Groups (RG). This group is one of 4 spread across the central west, representing the diversity of our region. 

This workshop will be facilitated by GOA & CWFS staff with an aim to identify issues that may be limiting yield or profitability and start the process of developing potential solutions that may require on-farm testing, local validation or higher-level research which will be passed on to GRDC.

Key crops and key facets within each crop such as nutrition, disease, crop sequence and weed control will be explored via a ‘deep dive’ to really nut out the research questions.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

RSVP 📲
Diana Fear, 0427 897 530 or [email protected]

[David Cousins @cuzzo4x4]

Great season #madetough

[David Cousins @cuzzo4x4]

Tough heading to work on a day like today.. #summer

[Daniel Schmidt @oakpk7]

Truck driver wanted asap Yorke Peninsula
Harvest carting to local silo
Kenworth B-double
Work in a motivated environment with good crew
Pay according
Must have AG experience

[Plant Health Aust @planthealthaust]

🐝 Beekeepers: your new biosecurity framework is here!
The updated Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice sets a clear national standard for hive hygiene, pest & disease surveillance, record-keeping and equipment management.
Download https://t.co/eu4MbJmv0S
#BeeBiosecurity #PlantHealth
@australianhoneybees (AHBIC)

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Couldn’t make it to the recent #PestFactsWA webinar? The recording is now available!🎬Hear from DPIRD experts on: WA’s seasonal climate outlook, invertebrate & plant disease threats and tips to prep for next season.
📹https://t.co/Tp54tI5Hf8
📄PPT slides: https://t.co/OClLauzgCf

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Clean augers, field bins and silos to prevent insects contaminating grain. Detecting phosphine resistant grain pests early is important. Read the latest #PestFactsWA for the latest tips on preparing storage areas before harvest. @GRDCWest

🔗https://t.co/nybKxHr0IR

[Plant Health Aust @planthealthaust]

🌿 WA’s Biosecurity Blitz is back from 16 Oct – 16 Nov!
Observe – Learn – Protect! Join Western Australians in reporting, mapping and learning about organisms in backyards, bushland and on farms to help detect exotic pests early.
Take part in three easy steps: spot �� snap → send using MyPestGuide Reporter (app or web).
Learn more & get involved: https://t.co/Cbld54MELu

[Plant Health Aust @planthealthaust]

Teachers, we’ve done the prep for you!
If you're looking for biosecurity resources to include in your lesson plans, the Youth Biosecurity Hub has you
covered.
Get instant access to curriculum-aligned activities, videos, and teaching tools — all in one place.
👉 Explore now: https://t.co/d1mvuF0Xjl
Developed by PHA with funding from Qld Department of Primary Industries
#YouthBiosecurityHub #BiosecurityEducation #TeacherResources #TeachBiosecurity #AgEd

[Plant Health Aust @planthealthaust]

Golden fields are stunning and worth capturing 🌾 But remember to choose farms open to visitors, designated vantage points, or agritourism sites listed by councils. Always ask before entering private land.
✅ Do the right thing. Respect farm gates, respect farmers, and respect our future.
Read more: https://t.co/ba6401ulqE
@GrainProducers | @theGRDC | @AusSeedFed
#ThinkBiosecurity #FarmsNotFeeds #TourismResponsibly

[David Cousins @cuzzo4x4]

@starpetalcvtiee Petal

[David Cousins @cuzzo4x4]

@starpetalcutiee That's some cool painting

[DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock @DPIRDbroadacre]

Hey beekeepers 📣
Our Varroa Development Officers are offering free hive visits and expert advice for mitigating swarms and checking for Varroa. 🐝
📞 Message us on 0499833981 or contact your local VDO at [email protected] to schedule a visit.

[Plant Health Aust @planthealthaust]

❄️ Cool weather, clean silos!🌾
Winter is the perfect time to deep clean silos, seal cracks and prep grain storage before harvest.
🧹A little effort now equals fewer pests and better grain quality later.
Download the ‘Monitoring stored grain on farm’ booklet to help identify grain storage pests 👉 https://t.co/6xQGEhjEPx
Read more: https://t.co/WPLu3ZTZD2
@GrainProducers @theGRDC

[Vinehealth Australia @VinehealthAus]

V25 Tip 10: Ask questions: Ask visitors if they have been in interstate vineyards in the last 29 days. If so, they could be unknowingly carrying phylloxera on their clothes or shoes. Manage the risks. #Vinehealth

[GRDC @theGRDC]

🎬 NEW VIDEO

After conducting an independent review of different mouse bait spreaders, technical experts @1800weevil and @DrJewmelon have developed a buyer’s guide for growers.

Watch ▶️ https://t.co/3U2v0upG6g

#GRDCVideo #MouseBaiting #CropProtection #BaitSpreaders

[Ben White @1800weevil]

Having mobile phone connectivity issues? It may not be an issue for those of us that work in the bush in the future thanks to incoming @Starlink direct to cell which utilises your exiting handset. 📱⬅️➡️ 🛰️

[Grain Producers Australia @GrainProducers]

The award-winning GPA & @planthealthaust Grains Farm Biosecurity program provides Biosecurity Officers in five states to protect growers & industry from devastating risks i.e. Khapra beetle. Learn more about our work on behalf of growers 👇 https://t.co/sKBowuNcaw

[David Cousins @cuzzo4x4]

@stationmum101 DBCA are working with a dog to detect phytophora