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Pig plant proposed at Bullsbrook

April export figures highlight demand

Bold bid to get Tier 3 back on track

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Coronavirus outbreak hits The Americas

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Premiers hold firm on borders as Hanson backs legal challenge

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Virus hits live export vessel in Fremantle

Six of the 42 crew aboard the Al Kuwait livestock vessel tested positive to COVID-19 on entry to Fremantle Port on Tuesday.

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Radio shock jocks under fire from doctors over conspiracy theories

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Select tips big water costs to linger after dry and COVID-19 cut profits to $17m

A 70pc leap in water costs, softer global almond prices and supermarket house brand competition combined to shave about $2.6 million Select Harvests half-year profit

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New York Times devotes front page to coronavirus victims

It was a front page that resonated the world over.

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Europe inches its way towards opening up tourism

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JobKeeper's $60 billion 'black hole' keeps government on the back foot

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Australia and China's turbulent trade relations

The recent Chinese decision to implement prohibitive tariffs on Australian barley is just the latest in a lengthy history of trade problems.

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Hopeful for rain in the next two weeks

Doodlakine, 21 kilometres east of Kellerberrin, missed out on most of the summer rain and the rain that passed through the Wheatbelt earlier this month, but that hasn't affected the seeding program at Kevin Walsh's property.

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Dry conditions put a halt on seeding

The Campbell's started seeding at the start of the month but had to stop last week as the ground was too dry.

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Europe's wheat production concerns spook world markets

World wheat markets are in the hands of the weather gods, creating waves in futures markets.

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Barley industry looks to clear India weed seed hurdle

The Australian barley industry is getting close to being able to export to India but needs to overcome an obstacle regarding weed seeds.

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Herbicide ticks ryegrass resistant box

Cinmethylin is an old herbicide which has never been registered previously in Australia, with research showing it will be very useful in ryegrass management in the future.

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A changing program at Mindarabin

Seeding at Simon Hill's farm in Mindarabin started on May 1 and should be finished by June 7.

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Russian factor rallies futures

Just as CBOT futures looked poised to plunge last week, the Russian factor kicked in and delivered a sharp rally.

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Hopeful for rain in the next two weeks

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Europe's wheat production concerns spook world markets

World wheat markets are in the hands of the weather gods, creating waves in futures markets.

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A changing program at Mindarabin

Seeding at Simon Hill's farm in Mindarabin started on May 1 and should be finished by June 7.

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Big hit on prices not expected

Clear Grain Exchange (CGX) managing director Nathan Cattle said barley values appeared to have fallen enough to compete into the eastern Damman port of Saudi Arabia, on paper at least, which should provide some floor to values at recent trade levels.

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Machinery scam: the sites are on, but no one is home

Shady websites are appearing on the internet offering agriculture equipment at giveaway prices - but all is not as it seems.

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Barley industry looks to clear India weed seed hurdle

The Australian barley industry is getting close to being able to export to India but needs to overcome an obstacle regarding weed seeds.

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Herbicide ticks ryegrass resistant box

Cinmethylin is an old herbicide which has never been registered previously in Australia, with research showing it will be very useful in ryegrass management in the future.

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Russian factor rallies futures

Just as CBOT futures looked poised to plunge last week, the Russian factor kicked in and delivered a sharp rally.

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Some late changes to barley plant on the cards

The Chinese announcement on tariffs

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April export figures highlight demand

April was a busy month for live sheep and cattle exports from Western Australia with 133,828 sheep being exported from Fremantle, as well as 29,503 cattle leaving Fremantle, Broome and Wyndham for various destinations.

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Red meat technologies in research spotlight

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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Livestock still trucking their way east

In April 182,400 sheep were transferred east from Western Australia, down from 274,300 in March.

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Ewes fetch $446 as sheepmeat sector keeps galloping along

Sheep prices have remained firm despite the economic destruction caused by coronavirus and the worsening trade argy-bargy between Australia and China.

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Red meat technologies in research spotlight

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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Shackleys embrace a second WAMMCO win

When Woodanilling farmer Damian Shackley and his family won their first WAMMCO Producer of the Month title in February 2013, their draft of 109 Suffolk-Merino prime lambs averaged 22.7 kilograms a head to return $79.42 a head.

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New technologies in research spotlight to measure marbling in lamb

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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Online demand from Eastern States' buyers

This year has so far provided many significant moments for the Australian agricultural industry, including widespread rainfall over the east of the country, which has proven to be the catalyst for record breaking stock movements across Australia.

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Podcasts focus on West Midlands issues

The West Midlands Group (WMG) has made the most of some extra time on its hands because of COVID-19 restrictions to undertake a long-standing plan to develop a podcast series called Paddock Chat for farmers in their region.

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New technologies in research spotlight to measure marbling in lamb

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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Dwindling mutton numbers push up prices

Australia's sheepmeat sector is continuing to tick along despite the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic and worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra.

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Ewes fetch $446 as sheepmeat sector keeps galloping along

Sheep prices have remained firm despite the economic destruction caused by coronavirus and the worsening trade argy-bargy between Australia and China.

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Online demand from Eastern States' buyers

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Livestock still trucking their way east

In April 182,400 sheep were transferred east from Western Australia, down from 274,300 in March.

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Podcasts focus on West Midlands issues

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Dwindling mutton numbers push up prices

Australia's sheepmeat sector is continuing to tick along despite the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic and worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra.

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Remembering the day that changed the shearing industry

May 14 marks the start of the wide combs dispute and one of the most violent chapters in Australian rural history.

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Remembering the day that changed the shearing industry

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Cattle market strength holds but there's talk of a plateau

Will grass go to waste come spring?

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Walk over weighing accurately predicts calving dates

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Cattle Council pushes for biosecurity funds

Onshore Biosecurity Levy shelved

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Beef partners with MasterChef to cook up a storm

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Producers weigh up earlier calving to rebuild faster

Opportunity ripe for accelerated reproduction strategies - but plan well

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Beef steers to 412c/kg and $1759 at Boyanup

The Elders store cattle sale at Boyanup last week featured about 1500 head, with a majority of the yarding sold liveweight by Elders selling duo Alec Williams and Pearce Watling, who auctioneered at his first store sale.

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Australian beef unlikely to be in Trump's sights

US beef supply chain turmoil prompts greater protectionist talk

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Iconic country to sell to local farmer

A portion of a premium property at Dandaragan, known as Dambadgee Springs, is in the process of being purchased by local farmers.

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Iconic estate has checkered history

The iconic homestead was built from 1836 to 1876, with the first construction commenced by Mr Pratt and was completed by his son-in-law James Dempster, who married his daughter Anne Ellen.

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Family farmers buy quality farm for $15.4m

"It's very old, early established farmland and was very well operated."

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WA farmland values surge ahead of the rest

The median price of WA farmland surged by 28.2 per cent on 2018's land values to $2569/ha.

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Photos and Video

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Gray's Texas property Uambi offered | Video

Quality Southern Downs property Uambi is being offered through an expression of interest process closing on June 23.

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Brooklyn aggregation passed in for $4.3m | Video

The 6805 hectare Brooklyn aggregation in South East Queensland was passed in for $4.3 million.

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McCauley's luxury Valinor Park heads to auction | Video

Ian and Di McCauley have listed their luxury 204 hectare property Valinor Park property at Mount Kilcoy.

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Cunnyana on the market | Video

Mitchell property Cunnyana is being sold through an expressions of interest process, closing on June 18.

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Wattlevale developed as low maintenance cattle operation | Video

The 3138 hectare Moonie property Wattlevale is being sold through an expression of interest process.

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Weather

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Wet end to May then good winter prospects

The dry spell is set to break and then it could remain wet for some time if long term forecasts are on the money.

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Rain falls but not enough for some areas

Two cold fronts delivered much-needed rain to areas of the South West Land Division last week but some water deficient areas missed out to a large degree, as well as in the Central West.

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Chances of good winter rain continue to firm

There is good news in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans for farmers wanting to see a return to wet conditions.

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Consensus on latest three-month outlook

BoM's reported wetter than average conditions are likely for much of WA from April to July.

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