Planning your heavenly hectares
GeoCatch is excited to announce the second instalment of the popular Heavenly Hectares workshop featuring sustainable land management expert Chris Ferreira. The ‘Property Planning’ Workshop is designed to help small landholders transform their rural dreams into practical, sustainable property plans. This next session responds directly to feedback from participants who wanted more guidance on how […]
How dung beetles can boost farming and tourism in the south west
Dung beetles may be small, but their impact is big! These underground powerhouses are quietly transforming paddocks across the Geographe Catchment, improving soil health, reducing bush fly populations, and enhancing pasture productivity. GeoCatch’s upcoming event, Discovering Dung Beetles, invites farmers and community members to take a closer look at the vital role these insects play […]
Lifestyle landholders keen to level up
We had a fantastic turnout to the recent GeoCatch Heavenly Hectares Workshop with Chris Ferreira from The Forever Project on 21 August. The session was packed with 35 semi-rural and lifestyle landholders eager to learn how to tackle problem spots and plan for the future of their acreage property. Sustainable land management expert Chris Ferreira […]
Mighty dung beetle packs a punch
As its name suggests, the dung beetle specialises in dealing with dung. But these expert manure handlers do so much more than break down those cow pats out in the paddock. They are nature’s soil engineers—enhancing soil health and structure, improving pasture quality, reducing parasites, and keeping bush fly numbers down. But in many areas, […]
Helping landholders make the most out of their patch
Got a few acres and not sure what to do with them? You’re not alone. Whether it’s managing weeds, improving soil, planting trees, or just working out where to start—owning a small property can be both rewarding and overwhelming. GeoCatch is hosting a free workshop with sustainability expert Chris Ferreira, designed to give landholders the […]
Geographe Soil Testing Program returns for 2025
Beef, sheep and dairy farmers across the Geographe catchment are invited to take part in the 2025/2026 Geographe Soil Testing Program, now open for expressions of interest. Since launching in 2010, this successful program has supported more than 40% of Geographe farmers with soil testing and targeted nutrient advice, helping to establish soil testing as […]
GeoCatch launches K5 Calicivirus Rabbit Control Pilot Program
Farmers in the Geographe region who are struggling with rabbits on their properties now have a new tool to help manage their populations. GeoCatch and the Leschenault Biosecurity Group have teamed up to roll out the 2025 K5 Calicivirus RHDV1-K5 Release Pilot Program, providing landholders with an opportunity to participate in a scientifically-backed, cost-effective method […]
Grazing Matcher’s top tips for managing feed and pasture through Autumn
By Jeisane Accioly, ALIS Consulting and Michelle Priest, GeoCatch As Autumn sets in across the Geographe Bay region, it’s the perfect time for farmers to start thinking about how to manage their pastures and livestock before the seasonal change. With recent rain events, many are reporting seed emergence and we can see a bit of […]
Rural women celebrate the importance of connection
Recently, women from across the Geographe Catchment gathered at Anniebrook Farm Café to share experiences and celebrate their role in agriculture. The event brought together both newcomers to farming and those with decades of experience, creating a unique opportunity to exchange valuable advice and discuss common challenges. This event was part of the Rural Women […]
Rabbit control program draws huge interest from farmers
Over 110 landholders from the Geographe region attended an information session recently to learn more about GeoCatch’s Rabbit Control Pilot Program. Out of control rabbit populations can have a devastating impact on natural bush and agricultural land and the program will give landholders in the Geographe Catchment a new tool to reduce rabbit numbers on […]
