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Farmers don't all respond to risk the same way—some are more risk-averse, while others embrace it. David Pannell’s latest blog explores how these varying risk preferences shape choices in grain farming. Managed by CSIRO and Grains Research and Development Corporation nationally, and GGA in conjunction with 8 active grower groups in WA, the RiskWi$e initiative, provides tailored tools and strategies to help farmers align their risk preferences with sound management practices, ensuring they can thrive in an unpredictable environment. Learn more about how farmers' risk preferences influence their decisions: Pannell Discussions Blog #RiskPreferences #AgRisk #GrainFarming #RiskWise #GRDC #GGA #CSIRO #SustainableAg #FarmDecisionMaking

The latest issue of GGA Newswire and Calendar is out now. Catch up with GGA and grower group news, upcoming industry events, and lodge an EOI to be part of GGA's new Regenerative Agriculture Program... 📰https://lnkd.in/gYbSs6Vw

The #WADroughtHub's October newsletter is out! It features the Hub's latest news and dry season resources. Read the latest edition of the newsletter and subscribe here 👉 https://ow.ly/Zbu150TWUui

Liners improve water flow into dams when applied to graded catchments, and can prevent leakage when used as dam liners. Learn about this, and other dam build features in the #WADroughtHub WaterSmart Dams demonstration site gallery. https://lnkd.in/dTtrBqRj Centre for Water & Spatial Science (CWSS)

The latest episode of the #WADroughtHub Dry Season Resources podcast is in your feed! Coorow farmer Rod Birch and Yuna farmer Jess Grove share their experiences managing extreme seasonal variability in Western Australia’s northern wheatbelt. With 2023 marking the lowest rainfall on record, and 2021, 2022, and 2024 presenting vastly different conditions, Jess and Rod discuss their strategies for adapting to these challenges, capturing gains in productive years, and building resilience for drier ones. Jess explains how her 2023 experience led to important adjustments, such as avoiding high-risk crops like canola and lupins in the absence of summer rain and switching to shorter-season varieties when rains finally arrived. Meanwhile, Rod shares how past good seasons allowed him to strengthen his business through strategic investments, and how thorough planning helps him make well-ranked decisions, even under adverse conditions. His approach, grounded in “optimistic realism,” emphasizes balancing risk, reducing costs, and prioritising long-term resilience. Jess and Rod also delve into practical measures like improved water-use efficiency, addressing soil constraints, and enhancing technology to keep input costs low during lean years. Take a listen 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gMYTEGq2 Subscribe to the #WADroughtHub Hub's podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation GrowNotes are a featured resource for the Closing the Economic Yield Gap of Grain Legumes in WA project, offering region-specific best practices and research-backed insights into legume production.  The series provides the foundational knowledge and technical guidance needed to address yield-limiting factors assisting in reducing the gap between potential and actual production. 👉 Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/gah2hd6P Dive in and explore practical tips that can make a real difference in the paddock! 💡 #Agriculture #GrainResearch #Sustainability #FarmingInnovation #WesternAustralia #GGA

A warm welcome to the new GGA Associate Grower Group member, Owingup Kent Grower Group, a Great Southern group that provides landcare services to an area that was previously un-represented. Read about them here: https://lnkd.in/g8xXTk_r

🎤 Master the art of delivering a powerful speech in a fun, supportive environment! 20 November, 2024, join Grower Group Alliance and public speaking coach Esther Price for a one-day workshop as part of GGA's Capacity Building program. Focused on impactful communication, this workshop will provide participants with the tools to deliver compelling speeches, covering key elements such as audience engagement strategies and refined delivery techniques. With only 30 spots available—15 reserved for GGA network members—get your ticket now! Tickets start at $250. Don’t miss out! Bring a work-related speech to refine, and take your public speaking to the next level. https://lnkd.in/gvuT2GhR

In this Grains Research and Development Corporation podcast, we're fortunate to access knowledge and insights on vetch in farming systems from Jason Batten from Yuna Farm Improvement Group. Jason is one of eight 'Legume Leaders' with decades of experience in legume production. Browse the entire 'Legumes Leaders' gallery in the WA Grain Legumes project here: https://lnkd.in/gCe_Diny

⏳ Last chance to register for the first of GGA's exclusive Digital Design Series starting Wednesday! Over the next three weeks, Grower Group Alliance members can join free lunchtime tutorials to learn how to: ✔Create stunning Social Media Tiles & master resizing (Oct 30) ✔Elevate your images with Photo Editing (Nov 6) ✔Design professional Posters & Reports (Nov 13) 👉 Book for one or all sessions and unlock your Canva design potential. https://ow.ly/rAwR50TJnHZ #digitaldesign #canva #tutorial