The Western Australian oat industry delivers around $200 million to the state's economy every year. WA produces around 600 000 tonnes of oaten grain per year! The WA oat industry is small compared to other grain industries. Typically, 25% of the WA oat crop is kept on the farm for [...]

Wheat is the major grain that is produced in WA which contributes $2-3 billion to the state's economy. WA generates approximately 50% of Australia’s total wheat production which is mainly exported to Asian and Middle Eastern countries. The national wheat exports account for 3% of Australia’s total export revenue. Although [...]

In Western Australia, there are only 78 potato growers. But did you know that WA still gets fresh potatoes year-round! The potato industry is the second-highest value vegetable crop per year at $54 million. WA has 4 main potato growing regions: Busselton/Marybrook Northern Region (Dandaragan, Lancelin, Gingin, and Baldivis) Manjimup/Pemberton [...]

Majuru is the coldest and wettest season of the year. This is the season of fertility and runs from June to July. It is characterised by the onset of strong westerly winds. Makuru also sees the flowering of the Sheoak tree (as shown in this picture). During Makuru, the Nyoongar/Noongar people [...]

For those wanting a taste in agriculture but not wanting to drive long hours, the suburb of Lesmurdie, Western Australia, is the perfect place to pick your own produce. S&R Orchard is located just outside of Lesmurdie and is a family-friendly orchard. The orchard is involved in various events such [...]

This season is known as the season of adulthood. Djeran is characterised by the first rain and occurs between April and May. So how do you know that you are Djeran? Well it will be the cooler nights, dewy mornings and windier weather conditions from the southwest. Banksia trees are [...]