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Early trial assesses winter wheat variety

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Coronavirus

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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Dairy restructure to be delayed

Plans to restructure the dairy industry will be delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Wagyu brands feel the COVID-19 heat

Brand owners look to make prudent decisions to stay in business.

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Everything you need to know about the free childcare centres announcement

The federal government doesn't want "the new normal" to close childcare centres. We look at how it's trying to keep them afloat, and what this means for parents.

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Angel Flight steps in as flights reduce

Thanks to the kind-heartedness of its volunteer pilots, rural people whose lives are becoming even more remote with the closure of many regional flight services, can now ask Angel Flight for help in bringing in vital supplies.

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Australian Animal Health Laboratory spearheads COVID-19 fightback

The Australian Animal Health Laboratory in Geelong is spearheading the fight against COVID-19.

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Dairy processors warn about global uncertainty

Australian dairy processors are adapting to rapidly evolving markets, but warn global commodity markets face increased uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CSIRO begins testing possible coronavirus vaccine

Initial testing will take place over the next three months.

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Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

The family behind the Ryan tyne is still looking to improve seeder configuration, offering a range of retrofit openers.

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Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

It's mostly all neutral out of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the climate front, but some models are picking up promising signals.

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Canola set to rebound

Canola industry officials are confident the oilseed can make a big comeback in terms of production this season.

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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Trough dumps better than expected falls

There was a pleasant surprise in the rain gauge for many this morning, with areas forecast to get just a mill or two getting up to 40mm.

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Grain Australia to provide support to underserviced sector

The initial budget for new industry good group Grain Australia will be under $3 million but that could grow in time.

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Dual purpose canola returns 40pc of land value in one year

It's safe to say Victorian farmer Tom Wilson is very pleased with results of grain and graze canola in his rotation.

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Barley sales to China tighten domestic supply

The weaker Australia dollar has spurred export sales of wheat and barley into Asia.

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Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

It's mostly all neutral out of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the climate front, but some models are picking up promising signals.

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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Dual purpose canola returns 40pc of land value in one year

It's safe to say Victorian farmer Tom Wilson is very pleased with results of grain and graze canola in his rotation.

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Grain Australia launched

The GRDC has officially launched Grain Australia, which will be an organisation dedicated to grains industry good functions.

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Growing grain in the midst of coronavirus

Grain growing isn't going to stop for the coronavirus pandemic but producers are being urged to take due precautions.

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Trough dumps better than expected falls

There was a pleasant surprise in the rain gauge for many this morning, with areas forecast to get just a mill or two getting up to 40mm.

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Grain Australia to provide support to underserviced sector

The initial budget for new industry good group Grain Australia will be under $3 million but that could grow in time.

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Barley sales to China tighten domestic supply

The weaker Australia dollar has spurred export sales of wheat and barley into Asia.

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Panic buying pushes futures

Wheat futures have been pushed higher by panic buying of wheat-based products.

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Sheep

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WAMMCO title returns to Daybron Farms

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Thomas Foods International is keeping calm and carrying on

Thomas Foods International says meat processing at its two major plants is operating as normal.

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Panic meat buying can't stop slide in lamb prices

Export uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to impact Australia's lamb and mutton markets.

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Covid-19: MLA shuts offices, bans market officers from saleyards

Meat & Livestock Australia has closed all its offices for a month to ride out the coronavirus risk.

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Thomas Foods International is keeping calm and carrying on

Thomas Foods International says meat processing at its two major plants is operating as normal.

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The Sheep Collective awarded for marketing

The Sheep Collective was named the winner of The PrintSync Pinnacle Award for Marketing Excellence at an exclusive gala dinner at The Westin Perth hotel recently.

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Exporters speed up accreditation of stock handlers to keep boats afloat

LiveCorp is speeding up accreditation of stock handlers to ensure live sheep and cattle boats keep sailing.

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Lamb yardings tumble as panic sell-off stops

Major saleyards reported much reduced lamb numbers at the start of this week as a panic sell-off is put on hold.

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Live sheep trade to beat the summer heat

New rules will ban live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East to other ports for 3.5 months during the northern hemisphere summer.

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Exporters speed up accreditation of stock handlers to keep boats afloat

LiveCorp is speeding up accreditation of stock handlers to ensure live sheep and cattle boats keep sailing.

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Lamb prices continue to back-pedal amid Covid-19 fears

A big yarding of lambs at Monday's Bendigo sale added to fears producers are keen to sell amid fears coronavirus will cause more headaches in the red meat supply chain.

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Covid-19: MLA shuts offices, bans market officers from saleyards

Meat & Livestock Australia has closed all its offices for a month to ride out the coronavirus risk.

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Lamb yardings tumble as panic sell-off stops

Major saleyards reported much reduced lamb numbers at the start of this week as a panic sell-off is put on hold.

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Panic meat buying can't stop slide in lamb prices

Export uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to impact Australia's lamb and mutton markets.

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Live sheep trade to beat the summer heat

New rules will ban live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East to other ports for 3.5 months during the northern hemisphere summer.

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Lamb prices continue to back-pedal amid Covid-19 fears

A big yarding of lambs at Monday's Bendigo sale added to fears producers are keen to sell amid fears coronavirus will cause more headaches in the red meat supply chain.

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MLA office doors still open despite coronvirus spread

Meat & Livestock Australia's officers remain open - for now - as coronavirus continues to spread.

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MLA office doors still open despite coronvirus spread

Crunching the numbers a focus at Wagin

Constantly learning on Lake Grace farm

Fall armyworm is on the march, warns MLA

Cattle

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Elders Show Must Go On Angus Sale tops at $20,000

Angus bulls sell to $20,000 while females reach $19,000 during online sale tonight.

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Global beef prices settle higher, thanks to China

Latest results show profitability up, thanks to China demand

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Wagyu brands feel the COVID-19 heat

Brand owners look to make prudent decisions to stay in business.

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Cattle sales solider on

RLX reiterates sales scheduled to continue.

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Lockdown virtual lessons on the farm answer all questions

Virtual classrooms with producers come into their own during isolation.

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The rules of thumb of compensatory gain

Demonstrable benefit to supplementary feeding weaners right now.

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Red meat back in the air

Gov't announces big measures to keep global trade going.

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Property

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Farm empire born in business partnership

The two have purchased several properties in northern Victoria.

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Increasing arable area boosts land values

Soil amelioration has taken the agriculture industry by storm over the past five years.

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Standout property to relish the rural life

This large, quality home has been designed for a growing family, with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a home office.

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A quality rural lifestyle in the south

This property is conveniently located between the two great holiday destinations of Albany and Denmark at the end of a quiet road.

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Photos and Video

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'I made it for 80 people, not 80,000': footy club's hilarious video goes viral

The Grasshoppers' senior joint coach Shaune "Spider" Moloney was the star of the clip, which has reached more than 80,000 people on Facebook.

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Working from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

It's Sunday night. You've got another week of working from the bedroom ahead. We're here to help.

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Clearwater offers development opportunity | Video

The 1300 hectare Glenmorgan property Clearwater will be auctioned by Colliers International on April 24.

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Khancoban on the market for $2.4 million

Stand out New England property Khancoban is on the market for $2.4 million.

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We've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

The front pages of newspapers across Australia carry a powerful plea

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Weather

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Outlook points to wetter months ahead

April rainfall is likely to be above average (60 to 75 per cent) for WA.

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Trough dumps better than expected falls

There was a pleasant surprise in the rain gauge for many this morning, with areas forecast to get just a mill or two getting up to 40mm.

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Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

It's mostly all neutral out of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the climate front, but some models are picking up promising signals.

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A wet start to the year for some

Areas from Wongan Hills through to Southern Cross were the hardest hit.

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Special Features

Beef Annual 2019/2020

Wagin Woolorama

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Ripe March 2020

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Beef Annual 2019/2020

Wagin Woolorama

Ripe March 2020

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