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A flashback to earlier this year when major storms destroyed major power line infrastructure in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields. Western Power outlined future investment at the 2024 Wheatbelt Futures Forum in Northam last Wednesday.

Regional connectivity and utilities was a hot topic at the 2024 Wheatbelt Futures Forum held in Northam last Wednesday, dominating the first session of the day.

Connectivity future a hot topic

Renee Manning (left), Wheatbelt Development Commission (WDC) principal regional development officer, Kerryn Chia, WDC board member and Shire of West Arthur projects officer and Karen Harrington, Shire of West Arthur deputy president.

The Northam Town Hall was at full capacity last Wednesday for the second annual Wheatbelt Futures Forum co-ordinated by Wheatbelt Business Network and Northam Chamber of Commerce.

Positives and challenges in the spotlight

A Parliamentary Panel was held as the final session of the 2024 Wheatbelt Futures Forum hosted by Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA chief executive officer Kitty Prodonovich. Photos by Rebecca Parkhouse Photography.

The challenges around regional housing and tax reform were highlighted at the 2024 Wheatbelt Futures Forum in Northam last week.

Forum highlights Wheatbelt challenges and opportunities

The newly-elected 2024 board of Women in Farming met recently in Wagin, including Peta Hubbard (left), Mt Barker, Jenny West, Wagin, Carolyn Reid, Boyup Brook, Naomi Hall, Gairdner, Jane Kowald, Kojonup, Laura Butler, Kulin-Kondinin, Davina Gossage, Dumbleyung and Courtney Wilson, Cranbrook.

Wagin was the location for the first face-to-face meeting in 2024 for the board of Women in Farming, a professional network for women involved in agriculture.

New board to lead Women in Farming group

There have been changes to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, which CBH Group said would be welcomed by WA graingrowers.

Changes relating to aerial spraying requirements of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) have been announced.

Aerial spraying change "positive outcome"

Kegan Naude (left), Albany, Jade Erasmus, Warrenup, Max Swarbrick, Albany, Ebony Barker, Albany, Cambell Chatfield, Lake Grace, Samantha Wimpenny, Denmark, Spencer Morris, Narrikup, Ayla McMaster, Bridgetown, Logan Richards, Leda, Grace Lee, Bremer Bay, Sarah-Jane McCall, Northam, William Reid, Kendenup, Jesse Oldfield, Mundijong, Phoebe Mottram, Upper Warren, Mitch Jones, Hopetoun, Cara Jones, Hopetoun, Lachlan Collins, Manjimup, Lucia Edwards, Albany, Rhys Smith, Albany and Bree Skinner, Woogenellup. All photographs provided by Jenny Feast Photography. 

More than 150 students and their guests from WA College of Agriculture - Denmark donned their finest formal wear for the annual school ball, forgetting all about school for just one evening.

Denmark Ag students had a ball at former dairy

Aoidh Doyle and Whisper Snip, Victoria, won both the Australian Yard Dog Championship and The National Kelpie Field Trial Championship (pictured). This is the first time this has occurred with the same combination. 

Western Australia hosted two of the nation's most competitive working dog events in April, welcoming dogs and their owners from all over Australia.

Working dogs tested in national titles

Ben Creek posted this photo on the Farm Weekly Facebook page last week with the caption Started 20th on pasture and lupins. A nice cool drop from the heavens would be lovely #plant24 South of Boyup Brook/Mayanup.

Boyup Brook farmer offers his perspective as he begins seeding despite low rainfall.

Small amount of optimism in southern area

Mural artist Brenton See with a mural he painted in Rockingham that featured male and female red-tailed black cockatoos with a background silhouette of eucalyptus flocktoniae and casuarina.

Fremantle based artist Brenton See paints incredible murals using only native flora and fauna species.

Artwork that tells a story

2024 WA Nuffield Scholars Laura Bennett (left), Scaddan, Shannen Barrett, York and Ash Wiese, Highbury, in Brazil following the Contemporary Scholars Conference.

York graingrower Shannen Barrett recently returned from seven weeks of extensive, ag-related travel representing Australia as a Nuffield Scholar.