End of Year Highlights:
Drought Resilience in Action Webinar Series
Facey Group, Node Lead of the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub and proudly supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, presents the End-of-Year Highlights: Drought Resilience in Action webinar series.
Each episode examines a SW Drought Hub and Future Drought Fund project in greater detail, showcasing progress, innovations, and practical insights into building drought-resilient farming systems.
Episode 5: Making the Most of Salinity
Salinity in the Spotlight
In this episode, we explore how WA farmers are transforming salty country into productive, resilient landscapes. Dr Hayley Norman (CSIRO) & Dr Chris McDonough (Insight Extension for Agriculture) unpack practical approaches to managing saline soils, selecting salt-tolerant forages, & rehabilitating damaged areas.
From smart management strategies to on-ground success stories, this episode shares the tools & insights growers need to reclaim challenging land & lift productivity.
Episode 4: Coleoptile & Root Traits for Strong Wheat Establishment
In Episode 4, Dr Sarah Rich (CSIRO) explains how coleoptile traits can unlock new sowing opportunities to improve wheat drought resilience. Huyen Phan (UWA) explores how the rhizosheath supports nutrient uptake, water access, and long-term crop performance.
Watch & learn practical strategies for stronger, more resilient wheat from the ground up!
Episode 3: Innovative Applications for Improving Crop Health
In Episode 3, Samantha Viljoen (PhD student, Bioplastic Innovation Hub & SoilsWest, Murdoch University) shares the SMART SPRAYS biodegradable polymer spray, designed to improve crop water retention & boost soil health.
Tona Sanchez-Palacios (Lecturer & Research Fellow, School of Agricultural Sciences, Food Futures Institute, Murdoch University) explores Agronomic Biofortification of Wheat with Zinc, examining how foliar fertilisers enhance grain quality for food & animal feed.
Watch & discover innovative solutions for healthier, more resilient crops!
Episode 2: WaterSmart Dams - Maximising Efficiency & Quality
In Episode 2, Dr Richard George (DPIRD) & Dr Nik Callow (#WaterSmartDams) share insights into efficient water use, dam setup, runoff management, water quality, and desalination opportunities.
Watch & learn practical strategies to make the most of your water resources!
Episode 1: Natural Capital Opportunities in Farming
Join us for this 3-part FREE online webinar series, showcasing the year’s SW Drought Hub & Future Drought Hub projects and their progress.
In Episode 1, Tom Picton-Warlow (MobileGlobal) introduces the Transformational Project, helping growers and NRM groups integrate Natural Capital into farming, connect with potential investors, and broaden business opportunities in agriculture.
Watch & explore how Natural Capital can unlock new pathways for sustainable farming success!
