Projects

Demonstrating and validating the implementation of integrated weed management strategies to control barley grass in the low rainfall zone farming systems Author and organisation: Helen McMillan, Central West Farming Systems Key messages Pre-sow knockdown still shows promise for barley grass control on this farmSeeding rate did not impact barley grass numbers at this site in 2020, but is a proven...Read More

The Cool Soil Initiative is a paddock to product partnership, working with grain growers through regional farming systems groups (FSGs) to test and validate management practices that can then mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on-farm, to support the ongoing sustainability, productivity, and profitability of farming enterprises. Examples include: On-farm demonstration projects that validate the soil and GHG impacts/benefits from different...Read More

Project Duration: 2019-2022 Background: SIP2 addresses the challenge of reduced water availability by improving the water productivity of Australian cropping and pasture irrigators. It will do this by developing new precision irrigation technologies, improving existing technologies and facilitating faster uptake through producer led demonstration sites.Smarter Irrigation for Profit Phase 1 found participating Australian by adopting precision irrigation techniques.Smarter Irrigation for...Read More

Demonstrating and validating the implementation of integrated weed management strategies to control barley grass in the low rainfall zone farming systems Project Funders: GRDC, University of Aldelaide Project Duration: 2019-2022 Background: CWFS is a part of a 3-year project to undertake demonstration research to identify tactics for barley grass management in the low rainfall northern, southern and western regions. The...Read More

Date: Oct 2019- Oct 2021 Funding:  FRRR, Paul Ramsay Foundation A comprehensive training program that increases skills of participants to work remotely. This project will support the activation of underemployed people & increase human capital in Central West NSW.  Individuals (particularly women) will build confidence & acquire skills to re-enter the workforce remotely with CWFS’ facilitation & contractor expertise. The...Read More

Resilience and Renewal CWFS 2019 Women and Youth in Agriculture – ‘Resilience and Renewal’ was held on Wednesday 27 March 2019 at the Condobolin Agricultural Research Station to a record crowd of 160 people.  With perfect autumn weather, the crowd enjoyed a marquee on the lawn of the Ag Station; with a high number of industry stakeholders and local businesses...Read More