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West Australian
13-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
WA grain and livestock producers are set to benefit from a new forage crop developed locally by DPIRD
Western Australian grain and livestock producers are set to reap the rewards of a new forage crop developed in the State's south. The new multipurpose triticale variety was designed for sheep and cattle producers across medium and low rainfall environments looking to maximise their stockfeed options on challenging soils. Dyna-Trit 1143 was locally developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in collaboration with international corporation, Florida Foundation Seed Producers. Field trials were held during several seasons at Merredin, Wongan Hills, Manjimup and DPIRD's Katanning Research Station. The new variety does not have awns — the bristle-like growth in the triticale head — making it suitable for direct grazing, and silage or hay production. It is also suitable for traditional grain harvest. WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis said the State Government saw 'great potential' for the 'robust' variety, and triticale more generally. 'This initiative is part of our investment to help industry respond to a changing climate and deliver year-round feed options for sheep and cattle growers across WA's diverse environments,' she said. 'Our government is committed to supporting research and development collaborations that deliver new innovations and farming systems that boost growers' resilience and returns.' The new forage crop is part of the State Government's ongoing investments to increase the profitability and sustainability of WA's livestock and grains industries, and will be marketed in Australia by Nutrien Ag Solutions. WA Nutrien seed category manager and Seednet regional manager David Clegg said Dyna-Trit 1143 was available to buy through Nutrien and CRT stores. 'We are really pleased to be involved in commercialising the new crop, and triticale is grown more in other states but it has a great fit for WA as well,' he said. 'Triticale is underutilised in WA and we hope to see a bigger uptake. It's about improving the feed base for our sheep and cattle industries. 'It does particularly well in acidic soil types but also as a good-quality, hay and grain option for growers.'
West Australian
05-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Oakajee, Mid West well-placed to export green hydrogen and ammonia to Europe, according to new study
The State Government says the Mid West is well-placed to export green hydrogen and ammonia to Europe, following the results of a recent study. The Trilateral Hydrogen Hub Feasibility Study was held by the State Government, Mid West Ports, the Netherlands' Port of Rotterdam, and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. It investigated if there was the capacity to deliver a clean energy supply chain between the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area and Germany. Oakajee has long been touted as a green energy project but has yet to start any operations, with the access road the only development so far. However, Blue Diamond Australia has lodged a development application to create green ammonia at the site, with the development application stating it hoped for the facility to be operational by late 2025. According to the study, Oakajee had a 'clear comparative advantage' in production of renewables due to abundant land and renewable electricity potential. It said green ammonia could be feasible through a single point mooring solution, while large scale renewable electricity generation could produce millions of tonnes of hydrogen. The State Government has committed $1b towards strategic industrial areas across the State, with $60m put towards Oakajee October last year. Mid West Minister Jackie Jarvis said supporting renewable energy projects was important. 'We want to keep WA's economy the strongest in the nation, including by diversifying our economy and making more things here,' she said. 'This study demonstrates the critical role WA could play as a clean energy exporter if we can work with industry and build on our experience as a globally recognised energy exporter that can deliver major projects. 'By activating industrial areas and streamlining approvals, we will ensure WA is well-placed to become a world leader in green hydrogen exports.'
