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Jacquie Says Goodbye After Decade of NRM
Outgoing Wheatbelt NRM Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator Jacquie Lucas is a reminder that at its heart NRM is about engaging with the people in your community.
Aboriginal NRM

Rangers Heal Country with Seed Collection
Wheatbelt NRM’s Noongar Boodjar Rangers are healing country by expanding into the blossoming native seed collection industry.
Sustainable Agriculture

Soil Health a Major Focus for Wheatbelt Farmer
Fifteen years since he trialled his first bio-stimulant Buntine farmer Stuart McAlpine is playing the long game with organic amendments and happy with the results.
Healthy Environments

Take Action to Avoid Unintended Harm from Rat Baits
Does the rat poison come out as soon as you spot a rat or mice problem at your place?
Climate

Soil Moisture Decline a Growing Issue for Wheatbelt Farming Systems
More than 100 years of data analysed by Wheatbelt NRM shows the availability of soil moisture in the Wheatbelt is declining.
Healthy Environments

Public Play Important Role in Cocky Protection
Birdlife Australia’s Great Cocky Count is returning this month and is a great reminder about the role the public plays to identify and monitor roosting sites of the black-cockatoo.
Healthy Environments

Complete Survey to Help Us Identify Remnant Woodlands
They provide a valuable genetic resource and seed bank, contain rare and endangered species, provide shelter for livestock, wind protection for crops and mitigate land degradation such as erosion and salinity.
Sustainable Agriculture

Community engagement the key to curbing ferals
Brian Foley has seen first-hand the devastation wrought by feral pests on native wildlife.
Sustainable Agriculture

Dry Fails to Stall Lucerne Growth
Lucerne and Chicory plantings have so far demonstrated their potential to grow and provide forage for cattle even in dry conditions at a trial in Wickepin.
Sustainable Agriculture

Red Card Events a Big Hit
WA Communities have again supported the Red Card for Rabbits and Foxes program in 2021.
Healthy Environments

Bush Christmas a Busy Time for Malleefowl
Our motion sensor cameras in the Wheatbelt are collecting exciting footage of malleefowl tending to their mounds over the holidays.
Aboriginal NRM

Noongar Budjar Rangers grow skills on country and farm
Wheatbelt NRM's Noongar Budjar Rangers are expanding their skill set by completing soil sampling at one of our demonstration farm sites.

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