Hay Innovation Field Walk

A close-up of green oat plants growing in a field under a cloudy sky, with long leaves and flowering spikes in focus

The AgriFutures Export Fodder Program is supporting a series of events across Australia, showcasing the latest research, innovation and practical insights for the export fodder industry.

Join SLR Agriculture for a field walk across three oat trials and explore the latest research into innovative hay agronomy practices designed to improve productivity, quality and resilience in oat hay production.

Topics featured during the field walk include:

  • Growth regulator use for panicle emergence control
  • Deep sowing techniques to improve pre-emergent herbicide crop safety
  • Quality and yield optimisation of oat varieties through deep sowing
  • The impact of cut timing and sowing time on hay yield and quality

Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 1pm (AWST)
Location: Quairading-York Road, York WA (-31.903147, 116.792309)

To register your interest or request further information, contact Rob Enright on 0458 336 431 or email .

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Date

8 September 2026

Location

York WA

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