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Employing seasonal labour for Western Australia's grain industry
26.10.2016As primary production in Western Australia has evolved and technology has progressed, the need for full-time equivalent (FTE) staff has continued to decline, and that smaller pool of workers is needed to do increasingly sophisticated tasks.
Region: West
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Cost effective investment in machinery
26.10.2016Substantial gains in farm productivity and efficiency in recent years can be linked to improvements in machinery capacity and technology
Region: West
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Business structures explained
26.10.2016Factors such as taxes, creditors, expansion, retirement and a desire to leave a generational legacy means most farming families adopt a relatively complex business structure over time. There are several considerations to decide what business
Region: West
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Business structure: things you should know and ask your adviser
26.10.2016Farming families rarely change or adopt new business structures without receiving advice from their accountant, farm adviser or lawyer. While the provision of advice on matters within their areas of expertise is the role of advisers, there is an
Region: West
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Publication
Business Management and Farm Profitability
28.07.2016This Business management and farm profitability publication consists of case studies of growers in Western Australia. An initiative of the Kwinana East Regional Cropping Solutions Network.
Region: West
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Publication
Irrigated Wheat: Best Practice Guidelines In Cotton Farming Systems
07.04.2016These best practice guidelines are based on growers achieving maximum irrigated wheat yields (8t/ha plus). These guidelines are comprised of key recommendations developed from two major projects, High Yielding Irrigated Grains in Cotton Farming
Region: National, North, South, West
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Rhizoctonia
24.02.2016Tips and Tactics for managing Rhizoctonia Root rot. Root rot is caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG8, a fungus that grows on crop residues and soil organic matter. Management of Rhizoctonia requires an integrated approach to reduce inoculum and control
Region: South, West
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Wheat Rust - Northern, Southern and Western Regions
24.02.2016Stripe rust, Stem rust and Leaf rust. Tips and Tactics for addressing these fungal diseases.
Region: North, South, West
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Managing frost risk - Northern Southern and Western Regions
09.02.2016Managing frost risk - Northern, Southern and Western Regions
Region: North, South, West
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Crown rot in winter cereals
09.02.2016Rotations, observations and testing key to crown rot control. Three top tips to stop crown rot: rotate crops, observe plants for browning at the base of tillers and teststubble and soil.
Region: North, South, West