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Welcome to Perth NRM's news and media releases page. We cover a range of project updates, news and feature articles.

Partnering to plant trees in Gabalong

Joining forces to improve farm sustainability, 14 intrepid volunteers trekked from Perth and Geraldton to Gabalong with the goal to plant 20,000 native seedlings – or as many as they possibly could!

Twice bitten by Stable Fly

24th February, 2023 RegenWASustainable Agriculture

Stable Fly became a declared pest in Western Australia in 2013 as its population spread grew significantly in developing coastal areas. Its control under the WA Biosecurity Act was a temporary measure, now up for review.

Food Security for Fellowship

Perth NRM was recently invited to present to the WA Climate Smart Agriculture Fellowship program on the work being done to progress the WA Food Security Plan.

WA needs a sustainable food supply strategy

30th September, 2021 Sustainable Agriculture

We are currently seeking input from supply chain partners throughout WA to plan for a sustainable food future.

Out and About in Dowerin with Sustainable Agriculture

With field day season in full swing, Perth NRM’s Sustainable Agriculture team took the opportunity to attend the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days on August 25th and 26th.

BIG DAY FOR SMALL FARMS

Perth NRM's Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator, Graham McAlpine, looks back on a big day out at the 2021 Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day.

Digging into World Soil Day

The World Soil Day event at Muresk was a successful and illuminating look at the work being done by Western Australian farmers and scientists to improve soil health in our region.

Perth RALF gets an eight-legged honour

12th October, 2020 Sustainable Agriculture

Perth NRM Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator (RALF) Graham McAlpine has been immortalised with the naming of a new species of 'open-holed trapdoor spider' discovered in Western Australia's northwest.

Talking Food Security

With travel restrictions easing, Perth NRM is heading out for stakeholder consultation as part of the WA Food Security Plan Stage Two.

Smart Farms update for the North of Perth Food Zone

In 2018 the National Landcare Program and the City of Wanneroo funded Perth NRM to assess the practical use and adoption of improved soil water monitoring practices by horticulturists in the North of Perth Food Zone.

Building Sustainable Communities Update

Thanks to all who attended the Building Sustainable Communities event in Maylands on April 11, 2019 for a full day of practical and positive approaches toward progressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through community actions.

Perth NRM providing greater food security to consumers

Ever wondered whether that avocado you ate or that carrot you bought was from Western Australia?

Food Future

Sustainability indicator platform

Perth NRM’s Food Future Program engages students at Perth schools

Students were able to learn about these topics as well receive information about possible careers in Agriculture, the importance of soil and bees, as well other aspects of farming in WA.

Perth NRM leading the way for a more secure food future for WA

Food Future WA, an initiative of Perth NRM, today hosted the WA Food Future Alliance, at Technology Park Function Centre, Bentley.

Wanneroo Jobs Summit developing future food models

The Wanneroo Jobs Summit was held at Mindarie Marina early in June

Towards a WA Food Agenda

Perth NRM recently partnered with the City of Wanneroo to facilitate the ‘Towards a WA Food Agenda’ workshop.

What is Food Future WA

Food Future is an initiative of Perth NRM and forms one of it's three main programs. Food Future is about ensuring the generations to come have access to safe, healthy and local fresh food.

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