Ag tech & crop science. Herbicides & Résistance. Crop protection tech.
Western Australia
Joined January 2012
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Happy and productive 2025!
My New year resolution to wean myself off X Twitter. Somewhat reluctantly as I follow good farmers, scientists, others in Australia, USA, Canada, France, UK. I have Linked In and trying Blue Sky (@spowles). Twitter has been good but too much sh#t.
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These two photographs are separated by only 66 years.
ALT Top (17 December 1903) – The Wright brothers’ first successful flight of the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Bottom (20 July 1969) – Astronaut Buzz Aldrin standing beside the U.S. flag on the lunar surface during an Apollo 11 EVA.
Good to see Chris Preston a finalist. His commitment and ability is huge.
BREAKING: We've announced the finalists for the inaugural SA Grain Industry Awards, featuring standout individuals who represent the very best of our grain industry - from seasoned leaders and innovators to emerging talent who are shaping the future of the state’s grain sector. Congratulations to all the finalists! See the full list below.
Early bird tickets to the Gala Dinner on 4 Feb 2025 at Adelaide Oval are now available, starting from just $99 for grain producers. Get yours here: sagrainawards.eventbrite.com…
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🥁🥁 It's time to register for the #GRDCUpdates in Perth 🥁🥁
The Perth Grains Research Update is back, bigger and better than ever at Crown Perth on 24 and 25 February 2025! @GrainIndustryWA
More info and link to register ▶️ bit.ly/4geszVm
#GRDCEvents #GrainsIndustry #PerthUpdates
Mike Ewing has SO much knowledge and wisdom
🎙️ NEW PODCAST - GRDC in Conversation
In this ep, #GRDCinConversation sits down with Mike Ewing, a scientist with over 40 years of experience in agricultural research, particularly in farming systems, break crops and whole-farm profitability. @humans_of_ag
Listen now ▶️ bit.ly/3ZR6OFu
Yes, the Mississippi is magnificent. Wish we had an equivalent but alas no.
Why can't Australia have the same population density as the US?
This.
This is why.
#auspol
A great story of hard work, tenacity and a good marriage
From apples to sheep, the von Hofes share secret to long life on the land abc.net.au/news/2024-12-14/d… via @ABCaustralia
Grain growers can take a bow on a job well done!
The December GIWA Crop Report is out now!
Lack of stress fuelling the higher-than-expected grain yields
Read the full report here 👇
giwa.org.au/wa-crop-reports/…
@cbhgroup @GrainGrowersLtd @GGA_WA @BungeWA @DPIRDbroadacre @farmweekly @Countryman1885 @ABCRural
Back at UWA this morning giving some training to early career agronomists. Then GIWA Board meeting this afternoon. Staying somewhat involved in ag tech which is what I want to do!
Try to get along to listen to this Canadian expert.
We are excited to welcome Tom Wolf, spray application expert from Canada to the #Dubbo, #Goondi & #Pallamallawa #GRDCUpdate
Tom has a dedicated concurrent session at the 2-day Updates to expand into issues incl PWM, spot sprayer setup and more.
Details: grdc.com.au/events/list
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An excellent choice!! Mike will bring his considerable knowledge and decades of industry experience to the role. He is also a current member and past Chair of the GIWA Oilseeds Council providing a valuable link with the WA oilseeds industry. Congratulations Mike!
Bravo Michael.
Congratulations to @Michaellamond3 on his appointment as Chair of the @GrainsAustralia Oilseeds Council. Michael also sits on the GIWA Oilseeds Council and is author of the GIWA Crop Report.
89 and still producing and delivering grain. What an inspiration!
Congratulations to Wickepin grower Barry Green on an incredible milestone—7️⃣5️⃣ years of harvests &7️⃣5️⃣ years of carting grain to CBH Wickepin!
Catch this week's Down the Line, CBH’s e-news, to read Barry’s inspiring story or 👇cbh.com.au/news/2024/12/cele…
👏👏👏
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We loved reading this immersive profile of our very own E/Prof Lyn Abbott (@soilhealth), which traces the past 50+ years of her incredible soil science career @ UWA ❤️ uwa.edu.au/news/article/2024… @uwanews @SoilScienceAust @UWAresearch @SAgE_UWA @CrawfordFund @AgInstituteAus @UWAsoils
Thanks Nicole. I’m on my way to BlueSky
If you have a BlueSky account, you may be interested in this starter pack. go.bsky.app/ToPr6Ws
Parking apps lock in the status quo. To reimagine Australia’s cities, we must think beyond them | Julia Powles theguardian.com/australia-ne…
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We commend the Western Australia Government, particularly Chief Scientist of Western Australia Prof Peter Klinken AC, for launching a 10-year Science and Technology Plan aimed at advancing innovation, research, and development in the region. Collaborative initiatives like this, which unite government, industry, and academia, will spur economic growth, create jobs, and position our nation as a global leader in science and technology.
Excited to participate in today's launch of the 10-Year Science and Technology Plan. This plan provides crucial stability and clarity, guiding the collective efforts of government, industry, academia, research institutions, and the community. 🌟 wa.gov.au/government/publica…
Way to go
Andrew and Cynthia Pursehouse and their eldest son James have recently ‘employed’ a Swarmbot named ‘Mooki’, fitted with a 13 m RBE boom and Weed-IT Quadro sensors 🤖
Latest Case study is out ➡️ buff.ly/3VoldWY
A great Australian agricultural scientist.
The Crawford Fund family mourns the loss of another significant member, Dr Albert Rovira AO FTSE, a legend in soil science and our SA Coordinator from 2000 - 2014.
His wisdom and experience will be sadly missed.
@ACIARAustralia @SoilCRC @SoilScienceAust buff.ly/3OGHKun