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Details debate delays dollars
WA'S Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston is at odds with his federal counterpart Joe Ludwig ove...

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US bumper crop to hit wheat futures
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Year Seven petition tabled
23 May 13 | CONCERNED country parents met on the doorsteps of Parliament House this morning to witness the tabling of more than 4000 signatures opposing the compulsory move of Year Seven to high school.
Grylls stands firm on royalties for regions
23 May 13 | WEST Australian Nationals leader Brendon Grylls has vowed to protect his lucrative royalties for regions program amid speculation that funds could be diverted to help the cash-strapped Barnett government prop up the budget.
Money starts to flow
23 May 13 | THE State Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston said there were fewer than 40 farm businesses which have not received carry-on finance for this season.
Government support grants rolled out
23 May 13 | FIVE shires in the Eastern Wheatbelt received $10,000 of community support grants last week as part of the State Government's Farm Assistance Package.
Details debate delays dollars
23 May 13 | WA'S Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston is at odds with his federal counterpart Joe Ludwig over details concerning the $60 million farm assistance package roll out.
CBH backs Grain Express
23 May 13 | CBH will spend the coming months working on a plan to ensure it remains the cheapest and most efficient provider of grain freight on the State's rail network.  | CommentsComments (1)
Rain a boost in WA
23 May 13 | THUNDERSTORMS that arrived last Monday have delivered some good falls to parts of the WA Wheatbelt, but there are still pockets hanging out for reasonable rain.
22 May 13 | COST is one word that can baulk even the most seasoned farmer.
Brownes' use-by campaign
22 May 13 | BROWNES Dairy is set to be in the spotlight again after stage two of its award-winning Use-By-Date advertising campaign hits lounge rooms across the State in less than a month.
Weedseeker for variable N
22 May 13 | WEEDSEEKER technology holds the key to reducing nitrogen inputs for dairy farmers in WA, according to agronomist Sam Taylor.
21 May 13 | VICTORIAN-based machinery distributor Muddy River Agricultural has introduced a new German-made seeding rig to the Australian market.
Legendairy to lift sales
21 May 13 | DAIRY Australia has developed a strategy to endorse the Australian dairy industry with the introduction of its most recent 'Legendairy' campaign.
Enrolments down at Muresk
21 May 13 | DESPITE an intensive marketing program, only two students have enrolled in the CY O'Connor Certificate Four in Agribusiness for the 2013 course offered at the Muresk campus.
Strong sale at Boyanup
20 May 13 | AN increased number of potential buyers attended the Elders store cattle sale at Boyanup last Friday, with the recent good rains in the South West creating strong demand for all types on offer.
20 May 13 | AS co-convener of last month's Merredin crisis meeting, which attracted 1000 people, Muntadgin Farming Alliance chairman Jeff Hooper remains frustrated by government responses.  | CommentsComments (2)
Growers slow to forward sell
20 May 13 | THE steady April price rally hasn't been enough to convince WA growers to forward sell significant tonnes of their upcoming 2013/14 wheat and barley harvests - at least not yet.  | CommentsComments (1)
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19 May 13 | THE week two draw in Farm Weekly's eReader latest subscriber giveaway competition will see iPads headed to Merredin and Narrogin.  | CommentsComments (1)
WA wary of Qld resolution
19 May 13 | QUEENSLAND cattle producers have called on the Federal Government to introduce a new form of foreign aid to prevent the collapse of the northern beef industry.
Wool market firms
18 May 13 | DECLINING volumes and a lower Australian dollar led to a firmer wool market last week.
WAFL ends 22-year drought
18 May 13 | WA ended a 22-year drought against Victoria in Northam last Saturday with a stirring 17-point come from behind victory.
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The Land

Feed stock fallout

ACROSS the State farmers are desperately trying to source feed grain and grain traders are flat out fielding buyer enquiries while being fobbed-off by farmers who have spare, but have decided to hold instead of selling.
ACROSS the State farmers are desperately trying to source feed grain and grain traders are flat out...

Plant 'telepathy' breakthrough

WE can't hear it, but scientists are finding that in the apparently silent world of plants, a whole lot of communication is going on.
WE can't hear it, but scientists are finding that in the apparently silent world of plants, a whole lot of...

Summer crop coming off

FARMERS currently harvesting sorghum crops across southern Queensland and the Liverpool Plains are pleased with the way prices for the feed grain are holding up.
FARMERS currently harvesting sorghum crops across southern Queensland and the Liverpool Plains are pleased...

Machinery

Feeling chipper for winter

PARKLANDS have released a new wood chipper just in time for the colder months.
PARKLANDS have released a new wood chipper just in time for the colder months.

Agco merges with GSI

AGCO Australia has merged with the GSI Group - a global supplier of grain storage, material handling, conditioning and drying solutions.

Wool

Wool kicks another 18c

THE wool market has continued its upwards climb, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) hitting a six-week high yesterday of 1040c a kilogram.
THE wool market has continued its upwards climb, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) hitting a...

Wool pack trial

A TWO-year on-farm trial of wool packs conducted by the Australian Wool Exchange has wrapped up.
A TWO-year on-farm trial of wool packs conducted by the Australian Wool Exchange has wrapped up.

Livestock

DAFF oversees Egyptian slaughter

DAFF has taken steps to oversee slaughter of Australian cattle remaining in Egyptian feedlots, saying
DAFF has taken steps to oversee slaughter of Australian cattle remaining in Egyptian feedlots, saying "the...

Wool kicks another 18c

THE wool market has continued its upwards climb, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) hitting a six-week high yesterday of 1040c a kilogram.
THE wool market has continued its upwards climb, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) hitting a...
Stock Journal

Rain ends lamb price slide

WIDESPREAD rain and fewer sheep numbers have revived producers' hopes that lamb prices may head back up to $5 a kilogram in coming months.
WIDESPREAD rain and fewer sheep numbers have revived producers' hopes that lamb prices may head back up to...

Agribusiness

MLA seeks methane expert

MEAT and Livestock Australia is looking for advisers to help cut emissions of methane from livestock, particularly cattle.

Advocate will help farm sector

A NEW Supplier Advocate will help businesses win new markets, having positive “flow-on effects back to the farming sector”, says the NFF.
A NEW Supplier Advocate will help businesses win new markets, having positive “flow-on effects back to the...

Horticulture

Pollination plans paramount

THE Pollination Program is warning Australia’'s apple and pear industries to take more notice of the lessons learnt in New Zealand, where the invasion of the Varroa mite has caused significant damage to the beekeeping industry and subsequently impacted the production of pollination reliant crops.
THE Pollination Program is warning Australia’'s apple and pear industries to take more notice of the...
Stock & Land

Fruit science focus at Tas grower conference

Fruit Growers Tasmania will host over 200 delegates at their annual May conference which starts in Hobart later this week.
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