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Welcome Welcome to our first newsletter, a quarterly e-publication keeping you in the loop with all things Muresk. |
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Introducing team Muresk Muresk Institute is an agricultural skills hub, facilitating the training of more than 2,000 students each year, as well as a 898 hectare working farm and conference venue and accommodation facility. It takes a dedicated team to ensure its smooth running. |
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Dowerin Field Days Muresk Institute was well represented at Dowerin both in the Ram Shed and in the Education Marquee. The Sire Evaluation Program created lots of hype with many keen to check out the public shearing display of the progeny. The program carried out at Muresk Institute, under Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Association protocols compared the progeny of individual Merino rams raised under the same environmental conditions. At the field days 154 of the 2016 drop lambs were publicly shorn and their measurements and fleece characteristics compared to determine the trait leaders industry is looking for. A big shout out to all involved on this project – Stud Merino Breeders' Association of WA, Ag Innovate and Australian Wool Innovation. |
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Curtin University to offer Associate Degree in Agribusiness degree at Muresk In August, Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery announced Curtin University will offer an Associate Degree in Agribusiness at Muresk Institute from 2019. |
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South Regional TAFE to deliver Diploma of Agriculture Kicking off in January 2018, this program will provide students with the practical knowledge required to work in agricultural production, management, technical advisory roles, research and development. On successful completion of this program students will be equipped with skills to work in a range of agricultural related businesses and farming enterprises. |
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Muresk Institute hosts ‘mane’ event For the first time Western Australian horse enthusiasts have had access to a nationally certified course in equine hoofcare in their own state. The Australian Certified Equine Hoofcare Practitioner Course was one of the brand new courses listed on our short course calendar this year. Find out more |
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Cattle Artificial Insemination Program Thirty-seven of our cows have been artificially inseminated with semen from Charolais, Black Angus and Murray Grey bulls. Special thanks to Enoch Bergmann who donated the bull semen and Kim Thomas who coordinated the insemination with assistance from the Integrated Diploma Program and vet nursing students. Pregnancy scanning is due to commence later this month. |
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Helping Aboriginal students enter the workforce
A group of students who recently completed a Certificate II in Rural Operations have already been snapped up for work by Greening Australia. |
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Land rehabilitation partnership Greening Australia are on board to rehabilitate three areas on our farm in need of regeneration. The team will be reintroducing native species with provenance to the Avon Valley over a two year period. |
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Industry on site We recently hosted 40 CLAAS Harvest Centre WA technicians who were here to learn the ins and outs of the new Lexion 760 header. As a specialised agricultural facility we have a long history of welcoming industry from far and wide who make good use of our contemporary learning spaces, accommodation and working farm. We enjoyed our visitors especially the you beaut toy on the oval. |
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Chinese visitors In July we hosted 40 international Murdoch University students. The students hailing from China's Northwest A&F and Zhejiang A&F universities were exposed to a variety of contemporary Australian farm practices. One student referred to their time at Muresk as an “unforgettable experience” while another shared their highlight was Boyd Holden “he has an excellent sense of humour and his presentation was clear and interesting.” |
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Welcome Troy! In late August we welcomed Troy the tractor to the Muresk family. The John Deere 6175M is spec’d with GPS Precision Control Technology and is ready to hit the ground running. Troy will be put to good use on precision control technology courses as well normal farm operations. |
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Up, up and away! The Northam National Ballooning Championships added some colour to our sky earlier this month. Balloons were launched from paddock three creating quite the spectacle. Photo courtesy of Northam National Ballooning Championships and Windward Balloon Adventures. |
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IN THE NEWS Alison Lokan, second year Integrated Diploma Program student takes out the over 18 category of the Junior Merino Judging Competition at Dowerin. |
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Short courses on offer As a skills hub for modern agriculture we provide industry driven education and training opportunities delivered by leading training providers. 2018 course information will be made available on our website soon. |
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Training, conference and research facilities Discover how our specialised training facilities can provide you with a unique environment suitable for training, research and extension, corporate events, seminars and meetings. |
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Accommodation Check out our on site accommodation facilities ideal for corporate events, retreats or camps. |
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Farm Explore how our 898 hectare farm can help you enhance your organisation’s training and research capabilities. |
