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2020 Nuffield scholarships are now open

2020 Nuffield scholarships are now open

Growers from across Australia are being urged to apply for four GRDC-sponsored Nuffield Scholarships available in 2020.

Reminder to get pay systems up to date

Reminder to get pay systems up to date

RSM Australia consultant Carol Dall, Quairading, told the Quairading CRC Farm Office Affairs day recently how small businesses could take their next step to be up to date with the ATO.

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

An extra $131.5 million will be allocated to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in next month's State budget, spread across forward estimates for the next four years.

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

The National Variety Trials (NVT) program is off to an early start in WA, with all wheat crops seeded as part of 'early break' trials expected to emerge later this week.

Reminder to get pay systems up to date

Reminder to get pay systems up to date

RSM Australia consultant Carol Dall, Quairading, told the Quairading CRC Farm Office Affairs day recently how small businesses could take their next step to be up to date with the ATO.

Nationals pledge support for live export

Nationals pledge support for live export

THE Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie has reiterated the party's stance that the live sheep trade will not be phased out under a coalition government.

WAFarmers welcomes youth injection

WAFarmers welcomes youth injection

AS a tertiary-educated farmer aged less than 30, Jessie Davis, Narembeen, is the sort of person a revamped WAFarmers is seeking to attract to its membership.

Extra payment flows to milk producers

Extra payment flows to milk producers

TWENTY nine WA dairy farmers supplying processor Lion Dairy and Drinks (LDD) received their first extra payment as a result of Coles Supermarkets dropping $1-a-litre milk, in last week's milk cheques.

Pockets of growth in residential market

Pockets of growth in residential market

Across the State the residential property market has remained slow over the past year, with house prices being unchanged, according to the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA).

WAFarmers welcomes youth injection

WAFarmers welcomes youth injection

AS a tertiary-educated farmer aged less than 30, Jessie Davis, Narembeen, is the sort of person a revamped WAFarmers is seeking to attract to its membership.

Green light for wild dog fence extension

Green light for wild dog fence extension

Work is set to begin in June on the 660 kilometre fence extension that will help farmers in Ravensthorpe and Esperance fight the ongoing scourge of wild dog predation on livestock.

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

The National Variety Trials (NVT) program is off to an early start in WA, with all wheat crops seeded as part of 'early break' trials expected to emerge later this week.

Extra payment flows to milk producers

Extra payment flows to milk producers

TWENTY nine WA dairy farmers supplying processor Lion Dairy and Drinks (LDD) received their first extra payment as a result of Coles Supermarkets dropping $1-a-litre milk, in last week's milk cheques.

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

An extra $131.5 million will be allocated to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in next month's State budget, spread across forward estimates for the next four years.

Pockets of growth in residential market

Pockets of growth in residential market

Across the State the residential property market has remained slow over the past year, with house prices being unchanged, according to the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA).

Green light for wild dog fence extension

Green light for wild dog fence extension

Work is set to begin in June on the 660 kilometre fence extension that will help farmers in Ravensthorpe and Esperance fight the ongoing scourge of wild dog predation on livestock.

State looks to improve activist response

State looks to improve activist response

The State government has committed to reviewing legislation surrounding trespass and animal activism.

State looks to improve activist response

New face for dairy research projects

Live ex will be a pastoral concern: PGA

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

Cropping

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Rebuilding genetic diversity in Morocco

Rebuilding genetic diversity in Morocco

The ICARDA team are rebuilding their gene bank from material they had stored in the Svalbard Gene Bank in Norway.

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 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.

Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

Keep things simple and paying attention to detail is paying off for Kioma Farming.

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

The National Variety Trials (NVT) program is off to an early start in WA, with all wheat crops seeded as part of 'early break' trials expected to emerge later this week.

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

An extra $131.5 million will be allocated to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in next month's State budget, spread across forward estimates for the next four years.

Organic matter drops in continuous cropping

Organic matter drops in continuous cropping

Particular farming methods are decreasing the natural soil organic matter, including carbon and nitrogen, according to CSIRO research scientist Therese McBeath.

Trials dig deep on nitrogen efficiencies

Trials dig deep on nitrogen efficiencies

CSBP has conducted a lot of trials over the past 10 years to see what could be done to get better results from the nitrogen they were using and what they could do to increase nitrogen use efficiencies.

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.

Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

Keep things simple and paying attention to detail is paying off for Kioma Farming.

Organic matter drops in continuous cropping

Organic matter drops in continuous cropping

Particular farming methods are decreasing the natural soil organic matter, including carbon and nitrogen, according to CSIRO research scientist Therese McBeath.

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.

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

NVT trials off to an early start in WA

The National Variety Trials (NVT) program is off to an early start in WA, with all wheat crops seeded as part of 'early break' trials expected to emerge later this week.

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

An extra $131.5 million will be allocated to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in next month's State budget, spread across forward estimates for the next four years.

Trials dig deep on nitrogen efficiencies

Trials dig deep on nitrogen efficiencies

CSBP has conducted a lot of trials over the past 10 years to see what could be done to get better results from the nitrogen they were using and what they could do to increase nitrogen use efficiencies.

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.

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Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Lamb prices are following a similar trend to 2017, according to market analysts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

The Sheep Alliance of WA will formally wind up operations this month after a special resolution was passed at the organisation's annual general meeting recently.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

The Sheep Alliance of WA will formally wind up operations this month after a special resolution was passed at the organisation's annual general meeting recently.

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

'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.

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.

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

Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

How big is too big?

Australia's sheep industry in strongest position in decades

Cattle

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Big tick for livestock from new consumer survey

Big tick for livestock from new consumer survey

Cargill's latest consumer survey in four countries has revealed strong support for livestock farming and meat consumption

Arid zone grazing reimagined | Video

Arid zone grazing reimagined | Video

The management of the Northern Territory cattle station Mount Riddock is being transformed.

Agriculture loses a giant in Arthur Rickards

Agriculture loses a giant in Arthur Rickards

Australian agriculture has lost a giant achiever with the death of Arthur Rickards, OAM.

'Fake meat' burgers are going mainstream

'Fake meat' burgers are going mainstream

The decision by Australian hamburger chain, Grill'd, to have a meat-free Monday on April 15 has sparked interest in the growth in the market for plant-based "meats".

High costs a potential danger for Australia's beef exports, says MLA

High costs a potential danger for Australia's beef exports, says MLA

The future of the Australian beef export industry looks sound but potential dangers are lurking.

Interactive program at Better Beef

Interactive program at Better Beef

BETTER Beef 2019 was a huge success according to WA Lot Feeders' Association (WALFA) executive officer Claire Coffey.

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.

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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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Pockets of growth in residential market

Pockets of growth in residential market

Across the State the residential property market has remained slow over the past year, with house prices being unchanged, according to the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA).

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

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Hansen Orchards think beyond tomorrow | Video

Hansen Orchards think beyond tomorrow | Video

Tasmania's Hansen family has proved a world leader in high quality apple and cherry production.

Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

Keep things simple and paying attention to detail is paying off for Kioma Farming.

Arid zone grazing reimagined | Video

Arid zone grazing reimagined | Video

The management of the Northern Territory cattle station Mount Riddock is being transformed.

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.

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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