Western Australian No-Tillage Farmers Association

WANTFA is a member-based organisation with the purpose of integrating new technology and agronomic innovation into conservation farming practices to drive profitability and productivity.

WANTFA IS CURRENTLY COLLABORATING WITH THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS

Positively impacting farm businesses since 1992

WANTFA is a forum for growers to challenge and support each other to adopt new practices, systems and technology that positively impact farm businesses, with a vision to create a future where sustainable agricultural production is driven by the adoption of conservation agriculture practices and powered by people and technology working together. 

Formed in 1992, WANTFA was built on the ethic of growers helping growers.  WANTFA wants to be a forum for growers to challenge and support each other to adopt new practices, systems and technology that positively impact our member farm businesses.

WANTFA operates with the support and assistance of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Australian Government, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), corporate sponsors, events income and membership fees.

Current WANTFA Research Projects

Current

Understanding crop development and yield responses to mitigate high soil strength in Australian soils

Current

New farming methods to sequester soil carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil fertility

Current

RiskWi$e – Nitrogen Management Decisions

Current

Glasshouse and field evaluation of innovative microbial carrier products

Current

Closing the Economic Yield Gap of Grain Legumes

Current

Demonstrating new machinery technologies to growers

 NEW PODCAST

Available now to download

This Farming Life is a brand new podcast series, brought to you by WANTFA. 

The podcast will feature stories from farmers in Western Australia and beyond who are currently running a farming operation or have retired from farming.