CWFS hosted a two day Precision Agriculture Seminar on 28 and 29 June 2017 at the Condobolin Agricultural Research and Advisory Station, showcasing new technologies available within the region for both precision livestock and cropping management. As well, attendees of the event were the first group of producers to observe the Centre for Robotics’ (from...
When we think about all of the innovative technologies within the agricultural sector its hard to not think about drone technologies. The use of drones seems to be fitting well with all enterprise mixes as they provide real time surveillance. This live streaming video allows Australian farmers to be proactive instead of reactive when it...
Over thirty people attended a Healthy Soils and Pastures workshop held at West Wyalong on May 15 2017. The event was organised by CWFS to encourage better knowledge of strategies to combat weeds in a farming system, reduce the reliance on agrochemicals and be more pro-active in monitoring and manipulating soil pH. Presenters included: Hanwen Wu...
On the 25th of June a group of farmers attended a crop pest and disease management work shop at Bogan Gate and Albert. The presenters on the day included: Dr Steve Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI): who discussed disease management in winter cereals, canola, faba beans, lupins and field peas. Dr Sarina Mcfadyen (CSIRO): Who discussed in...
