Property training for hobby farmers and dreamers
After a seven-year hiatus, GeoCatch is bringing the award winning Heavenly Hectares program back to Busselton! Ideal for rural and semi-rural landholders, Heavenly Hectares property training workshops are specially designed to address soil degradation, water shortage, fertiliser management and weed issues. If you would benefit from advice on topics such as soil types, improving soil, […]
Local farmers soil test for sustainability in new year
Local farmers have started the year by soil testing every paddock to check nutrient levels, providing insight into what they will be able to grow once the rain comes in autumn. Are phosphorus levels optimum for good root growth and will pH levels allow the plant to access it? Is there enough potassium in the […]
Mini-doco showcases best practice
Local farmers who have made major changes to their fertiliser practices are being celebrated in a mini-documentary released by GeoCatch. The stories of these champion farmers focus on the benefits of being strategic with fertiliser so nutrients stay on the farm and out of waterways. The video has had almost 5000 views on social media. […]
Farmer priorities for Lower Sabina
A group of landholders in the Lower Sabina sub-catchment got together with GeoCatch staff and community board members last week to talk about opportunities to continue improving water quality and reducing nutrient loads from the area. Farmers heard about opportunities to partner with GeoCatch that will improve the health of local waterways. Farmers suggested that […]
