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CBH awards contracts to increase storage

CBH awards contracts to increase storage

CBH has awarded contracts to WCP Civil, Georgiou Group and WBHO Infrastructure for the delivery of a combined total of the new permanent storage across six receival sites, along with improvements to key infrastructure to enhance site efficiencies.

Trials program delivers on local priorities

Trials program delivers on local priorities

With growers seeking that production edge, grower groups such as the Liebe Group lead the way in delivering local trials and demonstrations that increase awareness of improved farm management practices.

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Following 74mm of rain for March the O'Keeffe farming operation at Gnowangerup decided to start their 5000 hectare seeding program on April 6.

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

The first of a series of field trials have been planted across the agricultural region to evaluate early sowing opportunities for canola and lupins - six weeks before the traditional Anzac Day start.

Trials program delivers on local priorities

Trials program delivers on local priorities

With growers seeking that production edge, grower groups such as the Liebe Group lead the way in delivering local trials and demonstrations that increase awareness of improved farm management practices.

Cropping area similar to 2018 figures

Cropping area similar to 2018 figures

The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) released its first crop report for the year last Friday and said the intended crop area mix for the coming season is generally unchanged from 2018.

Grants boost agtech take-up

Grants boost agtech take-up

In a major boost, 13 growers groups and agricultural colleges will receive funding through the State Government's Internet of Things (IoT) DecisionAg grant.

Package to boost digital connectivity

Package to boost digital connectivity

Federal Regional Services Minister and The Nationals deputy leader senator Bridget McKenzie was in Katanning for the announcement last week and said it would lead to new opportunities for farmers, business operators and the entire Wheatbelt community.

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Preliminary trials across a range of soil types in the West Midlands region showed that paired row seeding systems resulted in wheat and barley emergence rates as good or better than those achieved from single row seeding systems.

Grants boost agtech take-up

Grants boost agtech take-up

In a major boost, 13 growers groups and agricultural colleges will receive funding through the State Government's Internet of Things (IoT) DecisionAg grant.

Managing the activist mayhem

Managing the activist mayhem

Recent activism at Queensland feedlots has created anxiety and concern among operators.

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

The first of a series of field trials have been planted across the agricultural region to evaluate early sowing opportunities for canola and lupins - six weeks before the traditional Anzac Day start.

Package to boost digital connectivity

Package to boost digital connectivity

Federal Regional Services Minister and The Nationals deputy leader senator Bridget McKenzie was in Katanning for the announcement last week and said it would lead to new opportunities for farmers, business operators and the entire Wheatbelt community.

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Following 74mm of rain for March the O'Keeffe farming operation at Gnowangerup decided to start their 5000 hectare seeding program on April 6.

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Preliminary trials across a range of soil types in the West Midlands region showed that paired row seeding systems resulted in wheat and barley emergence rates as good or better than those achieved from single row seeding systems.

Managing the activist mayhem

Managing the activist mayhem

Recent activism at Queensland feedlots has created anxiety and concern among operators.

Farmers tap into ag tech opportunities

Farmers tap into ag tech opportunities

The Koorda Community Resource Centre was instrumental in bringing together a group of leading farmers who were curious to learn more about on-farm connectivity and how it might improve their business.

Farmers tap into ag tech opportunities

GrainGrowers hits out at glyphosate ban

New grains biosecurity committee roles

Appeal for community help in European wasp hunt

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CBH awards contracts to increase storage

CBH awards contracts to increase storage

CBH has awarded contracts to WCP Civil, Georgiou Group and WBHO Infrastructure for the delivery of a combined total of the new permanent storage across six receival sites, along with improvements to key infrastructure to enhance site efficiencies.

Stead steps up to key CBH position

Stead steps up to key CBH position

Esperance farmer Simon Stead has been appointed as the new deputy chairman of CBH.

Digging deep to combat salinity losses

Digging deep to combat salinity losses

To see Rod Madden's property 15 years ago you would see creeping ice plant, sandfly bush and bare salt scalds taking up a majority of the paddocks.

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Preliminary trials across a range of soil types in the West Midlands region showed that paired row seeding systems resulted in wheat and barley emergence rates as good or better than those achieved from single row seeding systems.

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

The first of a series of field trials have been planted across the agricultural region to evaluate early sowing opportunities for canola and lupins - six weeks before the traditional Anzac Day start.

Trials program delivers on local priorities

Trials program delivers on local priorities

With growers seeking that production edge, grower groups such as the Liebe Group lead the way in delivering local trials and demonstrations that increase awareness of improved farm management practices.

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Following 74mm of rain for March the O'Keeffe farming operation at Gnowangerup decided to start their 5000 hectare seeding program on April 6.

Cropping area similar to 2018 figures

Cropping area similar to 2018 figures

The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) released its first crop report for the year last Friday and said the intended crop area mix for the coming season is generally unchanged from 2018.

Stead steps up to key CBH position

Stead steps up to key CBH position

Esperance farmer Simon Stead has been appointed as the new deputy chairman of CBH.

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Trials assess paired row seeding systems

Preliminary trials across a range of soil types in the West Midlands region showed that paired row seeding systems resulted in wheat and barley emergence rates as good or better than those achieved from single row seeding systems.

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Dry start sees seeding slow down

Following 74mm of rain for March the O'Keeffe farming operation at Gnowangerup decided to start their 5000 hectare seeding program on April 6.

Status quo on Indian pulse tariffs

Status quo on Indian pulse tariffs

The Indian government has stuck with the status quo in terms of a variety of tariffs on pulse imports.

Pre-sowing strategies to prevent disease

Pre-sowing strategies to prevent disease

Canola growers are being encouraged to consider pre-sowing management strategies to prevent crop losses from diseases, like blackleg, this season.

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

Research looks at earlier sowing windows

The first of a series of field trials have been planted across the agricultural region to evaluate early sowing opportunities for canola and lupins - six weeks before the traditional Anzac Day start.

Trials program delivers on local priorities

Trials program delivers on local priorities

With growers seeking that production edge, grower groups such as the Liebe Group lead the way in delivering local trials and demonstrations that increase awareness of improved farm management practices.

Cropping area similar to 2018 figures

Cropping area similar to 2018 figures

The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) released its first crop report for the year last Friday and said the intended crop area mix for the coming season is generally unchanged from 2018.

Namoi irrigators win compliance tick of approval

Namoi irrigators win compliance tick of approval

Namoi Valley irrigators have won a tick of approval from the water compliance agency for their actions during a recent river flow.

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'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

World shearing record intact

World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

US making Australian lamb exports great again

US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

World shearing record intact

World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

South Australian Merino breeders get the best value out of their feed by concentrating on the ewes that are productive.

Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Australian sheep producers spend an estimated $93 million per year on sheep drenches and knowing that they are working can provide peace of mind for many wool producers.

Management the key to live export future

Management the key to live export future

Animal welfare is a social science not an exact science - one of the messages to come out of the recent Live Export Roadshow.

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Robert Herrmann writes about what recent rain has done for stocking rates.

Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Australian sheep producers spend an estimated $93 million per year on sheep drenches and knowing that they are working can provide peace of mind for many wool producers.

Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

Australia's new definition of lamb will help farmers make more when they export Australian lamb.

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

Management the key to live export future

Management the key to live export future

Animal welfare is a social science not an exact science - one of the messages to come out of the recent Live Export Roadshow.

US making Australian lamb exports great again

US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Robert Herrmann writes about what recent rain has done for stocking rates.

Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

Australia's new definition of lamb will help farmers make more when they export Australian lamb.

How big is too big?

How big is too big?

The average weight of ewes in all breeds of sheep has increased significantly in the last 30 years, but how big is too big?

How big is too big?

Australia's sheep industry in strongest position in decades

Why Melissa sent Kerry packing

High cost of summer pneumonia

Cattle

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Sharp rise in live cattle exports

Sharp rise in live cattle exports

Live cattle exports from Australia rose 21pc to 271,428 head in the first quarter of 2019.

Cattle sell-off pushes EYCI down to 453.25

Cattle sell-off pushes EYCI down to 453.25

The slide in the EYCI has continued at the start of this week hitting 453.25c by Tuesday night.

Chinese porkies over impact of African swine fever exposed

Chinese porkies over impact of African swine fever exposed

Between 150 and 200 million pigs in China are affected by African swine fever outbreaks, says Rabobank.

Animal activists face $652.75 fines

Animal activists face $652.75 fines

Activists who invade farms and meatworks in Queensland are set to cop $652.75 fines.

Feeders play as restockers sit on the bench

Feeders play as restockers sit on the bench

Central Highlands restocker buyers sat on their hands at Ballarat's April store cattle sale.

Two speed demand for Mortlake store cattle

Two speed demand for Mortlake store cattle

Dry swelled numbers to 4000 for Mortlake's April store cattle sale

Droughtmaster dominance not so accidental afterall

Droughtmaster dominance not so accidental afterall

Western Australia featured in the Sydney Royal Show's "Other Breeds" beef section.

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What you need to know about Crop Insurance for 2019

What you need to know about Crop Insurance for 2019

Advertiser Content: With winter cropping plans a hot topic in broadacre areas at the moment - and with the mid-range weather still uncertain - we take a look into different forms of crop insurance available in 2019.

Food and agri sector's leap into the future

Food and agri sector's leap into the future

More than 1300 producers and ag industry heavyweights gathered on Sydney's Cockatoo Island on March 28 for the global food summit Farm2Fork, which not only examined the challenges we'll face in the coming century but also the potential solutions.

Discover the future of food today

Discover the future of food today

All eyes will be on Sydney's Cockatoo Island today (March 28), where leading producers and industry trailblazers from around the world will converge for the Farm2Fork Summit.

Royal Commission leads to tightening on rural lending

Royal Commission leads to tightening on rural lending

Advertiser content: How will the Royal Commission into financial services impact your ability to borrow?

Industry urged to have their say in a better red meat future

Industry urged to have their say in a better red meat future

Sponsored content: After four months work an independent taskforce has released a Green Paper for public comment that aims to position the Australian red meat industry for a brighter future.

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Seven fun ways with 10GB

Most people have little idea how much data they are using and what a figure like 10GB actually equates to in the real world, but here is what it can get you.

Barley proves the best option for Terry in a tough season

Barley proves the best option for Terry in a tough season

Sponsored content: A bio-stimulant has made the difference for a successful grower who has harvested one of the few barley crops in drought stricken northern NSW.

Keeping your loved-ones close across the world

Keeping your loved-ones close across the world

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Hard work all done in Northam home

Hard work all done in Northam home

The vendors have toiled away at this property to ensure the new owners have little to do except enjoy the property and what it has to offer.

Horticulture opportunity for astute investors

Horticulture opportunity for astute investors

This property has been thoughtfully developed, immaculately maintained and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded horticultural business.

Fantastic family home has great appeal

Fantastic family home has great appeal

The pinnacle of tourism properties

The pinnacle of tourism properties

Having been held by the original family for 50 years, this property has an approved outline development plan, so the buyer can jump straight into commencing their plans with unlimited potential for choice.

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Macadamias battling mistletoe menace

Macadamias battling mistletoe menace

Mistletoe is hindering Qld macadamia production.

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

The battle to save the Notre Dame from being completely destroyed by fire captured in photos.

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Toowoomba district property Kialla Homestead covers 151 hectares and has the added benefit of irrigation.

Sam Kekovich's call to arms to support dairy farmers

Sam Kekovich's call to arms to support dairy farmers

The dairy industry has enlisted Sam Kekovich to rally support.

Weather

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Fodder to keep things cool at Adelaide Airport

Fodder to keep things cool at Adelaide Airport

Lucerne hay could be the secret to bringing down temperatures at airports, potentially saving aviators big dollars.

Daylight saving ends on Sunday

Daylight saving ends on Sunday

Feds make big radar investment

Feds make big radar investment

Northern Australia will benefit from a number of new weather radars. Where are the new units going?

Recovery begins after cyclone

Recovery begins after cyclone

The clean up begins for pastoralists after they were smashed by Tropical Cyclone Veronica.

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