Boost Farm Biodiversity and Productivity
Local landholders looking to improve the health, productivity and biodiversity of their properties are invited to attend a practical workshop, ‘Living Dams, Thriving Farms’.
Trees that Work: National agroforestry expert Rowan Reid to lead exclusive two-day South West course
Farmers, landholders and rural professionals will have the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading agroforestry educators this August.
Geographe Fertiliser Management Program Now Open for Farmers
Expressions of interest are now open for grazing beef, dairy and sheep farmers across the Geographe catchment to take part in the 2026/2027 Geographe Fertiliser Management Program.
Integrating Noongar cultural knowledge to manage fire on properties
A sold-out GeoCatch workshop explored how Noongar cultural knowledge and contemporary fire science can work together to guide safe, effective fire management on farms and bushland.
Keeping one step ahead with Grazing Matcher
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Grazing Matcher program, which starts in April 2026.
Rehydrating Farm Landscapes Field Day a sold-out success in Paynedale
A sold-out crowd gathered at Barry and Dale Green’s Boronia Farm in Paynedale for the Rehydrating Farm Landscapes Introductory Field Day on 4 March, delivered in partnership with GeoCatch and the Mulloon Institute. Landholders came together to learn strategies for restoring landscape function, improving water resilience, and building sustainability into their farming practice. With many […]
Soil testing workshops help farmers turn results into action
The Geographe Soil Testing Program wrapped up its annual results workshops last week, bringing together 40 farmers over two days to explore their latest soil test results and connect with nutrient experts from DPIRD and local agronomists. The sessions offered a mix of technical learning, practical discussion, and community connection. Many farmers even met neighbours […]
Dung beetles on the move after late rains
More than 20 local farmers turned up to the Yelverton family farm in Quindalup recently for GeoCatch’s Discovering Dung Beetles Walkshop, a hands-on field walk all about one of farming’s tiniest workers, the dung beetle. Kylie Cook from the Wilson Inlet Catchment Council led the event, sharing her passion for these amazing little creatures. With […]
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 […]
