Trials & Demos
Field trials and demonstrations are core business for the Mingenew-Irwin Group. Each year our research division plans an extensive trials program incorporating new technologies and existing practices with a local focus. More…

Healthy Farms
What constitutes a Healthy Farm and how do Healthy Farms make Stronger Communities? Learn how MIG members can gain recognition for the safe and sustainable agricultural practices they are using. More..…

Events
The Mingenew-Irwin Group always has plenty on the go. Whether it’s seminars, workshops or field walks for members, field days for everyone, or meetings for our board and advisory committees – there’s always an event on the MIG calendar. More…

Projects
Over the years the Mingenew-Irwin Group has grown from strength to strength and we are now recognised as one of the most active grower groups in the country. Ultimately, the projects we take on board benefit our members but often our achievements are far wider reaching. More… 

Grain & Graze
There are many pasture options and grazing strategies available to farmers to improve pasture production and therefore stocking rates and profitability.  We have developed a simple support tool for both farmers and advisers to lead them to the best innovative pasture option for their particular situation. More...

Membership
Full membership of the Mingenew-Irwin Group is only available to landholders in the Mingenew and Irwin Shires and landholders within 50 km of the Mingenew townsite. However, an Associate Membership can still keep you in the loop with access to research results, invites to major events and first priority for external opportunities. More...

MIG News

MIG awarded $580,000 in funding
MIG has recently been awarded $580,000 for the "Shrubs for Emissions Reduction and Carbon Storage" project through the Australian Government's Action on the Ground Program.

The project will work with 8 farmers across WA, NSW, VIC and SA to trial and demonstrate the benefits of forage shrubs to reduce methane emissions in livestock.

Project partners include the Future Farm CRC, CSIRO and UWA.

2012 Trials Program Underway
MIG's main trial site for 2012 is at Darrin Lee's property on the Mingenew-Morowa Road.  Plans have been finalised for the main trial site, with pegging occurring on Wednesday, 9 May 2012, and trial seeding commencing shortly afterwards.

The sandplain trial site for 2012 is at Peter Horwood's Pine Springs property on the Allanooka Springs Road.

The first trial in MIG's 2012 Trials Program, a Canola Variety Trial, was sown at the sandplain trial site on Friday, 4 May 2012 by DAFWA's RSU team.