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Large turnout for climate resilience forum

Telehandlers take a load off at Aldahra

Summit joins the honour roll

Aspirin eases soil restoration headache

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Aspirin eases soil restoration headache

Aspirin, which naturally occurs in the bark of the willow tree and other plants, can improve the survival of grass species important for ecological restoration and sustainable pasture when applied in a seed coating.

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CBH fees rise to cope with growing crop size

The grower receival fee and exporters port terminal shipping fee will each increase by $1.10 per tonne.

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Rain pushes farmer confidence sky high

The latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released on Tuesday, has found WA farmer confidence remained close to last quarter's stellar level and at one of the top 10 readings in the survey's 20-year history.

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Imi resistance a problem for lentil producers

Broadleaf weeds such as prickly lettuce and sowthistle are becoming increasing problems for lentil producers due to herbicide resistance.

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CBH planning for improved network efficiencies

With a big harvest expected this year the co-operative needed to put a lot of planning in to meet the various challenges it faced each year and put the "sprint and agility" back into the network.

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Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Wasted cotton textiles will return to the ground where they were grown as part of an innovative waste reduction and soil health project.

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Uppills feeling good about the season

Scott Uppill is a fourth generation farmer, who farms with his brother and their wives.

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More whole grains in the diet could save Australia billions

A simple tweak to diets could markedly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in Australia and save billions in health care.

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CBH fees rise to cope with growing crop size

The grower receival fee and exporters port terminal shipping fee will each increase by $1.10 per tonne.

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Imi resistance a problem for lentil producers

Broadleaf weeds such as prickly lettuce and sowthistle are becoming increasing problems for lentil producers due to herbicide resistance.

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Uppills feeling good about the season

Scott Uppill is a fourth generation farmer, who farms with his brother and their wives.

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Russian wheat aphid surveillance needed

Several reports have been made to DPIRD's PestFax service of Russian wheat aphids in crops in the Esperance district, as well as Mount Madden, Lake King, Mt Barker through to Borden and Williams.

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Urea prices climb steeply

Urea prices have climbed steeply over the past month - what is driving the worldwide price rise?

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CBH planning for improved network efficiencies

With a big harvest expected this year the co-operative needed to put a lot of planning in to meet the various challenges it faced each year and put the "sprint and agility" back into the network.

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Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Wasted cotton textiles will return to the ground where they were grown as part of an innovative waste reduction and soil health project.

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More whole grains in the diet could save Australia billions

A simple tweak to diets could markedly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in Australia and save billions in health care.

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Light, but critical falls to spur crop growth

Rainfall of up to 15mm through cropping regions in Victoria and SA will be critical in getting crop established.

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Sheep

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Fast national sheep rebuild predicted

Favourable seasonal conditions in the first half of this year coupled with a positive outlook have driven the faster national flock rebuild.

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Glitches may occur but long-term wool price prospects remain positive

Call for calm, happy consumers to buy natural, sustainable apparel that includes wool.

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Fifth generation farming at Beverley

"We are always learning and finding what works best for our operation."

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Eastern demand strong for WA livestock

2.4 million sheep, lambs and cattle leave WA over 18 months

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Glitches may occur but long-term wool price prospects remain positive

Call for calm, happy consumers to buy natural, sustainable apparel that includes wool.

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Maximising levels of patient comfort

Lambs receive human level of care when undergoing animal husbandry procedures.

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Sheep flock rebuild speeding up

Australia's flock rebuild is speeding up, predicted to reach 68.1 million head after falling to its lowest on record.

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COVID complicates wool auctions

Matt Tattersall flew out of Melbourne just as the latest community COVID-19 cases were coming to light and compulsory wearing of face masks was being reintroduced there.

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Project points to healthier national flock

A national project that last year monitored nearly 9.5 million Australian sheep has found a low and decreasing incidence of disease, but more producers could make use of the project's feedback.

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Maximising levels of patient comfort

Lambs receive human level of care when undergoing animal husbandry procedures.

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Sheep flock rebuild speeding up

Australia's flock rebuild is speeding up, predicted to reach 68.1 million head after falling to its lowest on record.

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Eastern demand strong for WA livestock

2.4 million sheep, lambs and cattle leave WA over 18 months

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COVID complicates wool auctions

Matt Tattersall flew out of Melbourne just as the latest community COVID-19 cases were coming to light and compulsory wearing of face masks was being reintroduced there.

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Fifth generation farming at Beverley

"We are always learning and finding what works best for our operation."

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Project points to healthier national flock

A national project that last year monitored nearly 9.5 million Australian sheep has found a low and decreasing incidence of disease, but more producers could make use of the project's feedback.

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Aussie lamb exports rebound

China and the US hungry for Aussie lamb as export levels trend well above seasonal averages.

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Aussie start-up eyes lab lamb chop first

A Melbourne start-up company is aiming to be the first in the world to make lamb chops in a laboratory.

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Aussie lamb exports rebound

Aussie start-up eyes lab lamb chop first

COVID-19 vaccination roll-out helping to boost confidence of world apparel shoppers

All about balance at Kojonup

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Sale average hits new $1817 record

Following Nutrien Livestock's record breaking dairy store sale the previous week, the second leg of the two-day June Special store sales saw the strongest market at Boyanup this selling season and capped off an outstanding month for the company at the venue.

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Livestock producers don't own the word 'beef' and 'meat', say academics

'You can't pin language down like that': Linguistics expert

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Plant-based foods seek to shift the 'us and them' mentality

New representative group for alternative proteins on senate inquiry into labelling

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Four new traits targeted in Angus research breeding values

Mature cow body composition, immune competence and tropical adaption under the spotlight

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Red meat eyes off Brits' taste for quality

A-UK FTA a 'quality outcome with a long-term partner', say beef, sheep leaders

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Senate inquiry to be held into fake meat labelling

Senator Susan McDonald launches probe into vegan food tagged meat

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Mort & Co on a roll with Guyra Milling purchase

Big feedlotter advances its moves into stockfeed game with NSW purchase

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

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Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

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See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

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The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

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Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

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This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

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When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

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Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Coronavirus

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'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Authorities say they are confident there will be enough supply of vaccines to meet increased demand.

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Rex delays Canberra-to-Melbourne flight take-off

Passengers have been reminded they are entitled to a refund.

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End of lockdown confirmed for regional Victoria

From tomorrow, regional Victorians will be able to leave home for more than just the five permitted reasons.

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Lockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

James Merlino and Brett Sutton address Victoria.

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Half of first wave vaccines to be regional and rural aged care

The rollout will kick off next week and the most vulnerable citizens in the regions will be first in line.

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How the govt is planning the rollout vaccine in regional Australia

"It could be quite a variable rollout depending on where you are," the Regional Health Minister said.

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Boarding school parents tired of borders closing 'at the drop of a hat'

"This is not people travelling from Sydney to Brisbane, it's people who live 15km from their mailbox and 120km from town."

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Agribusiness thrives through economy's COVID crash

For many in the farm sector the pandemic year has been great for business and job opportunities.

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Property

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World-class tourism site hits the market

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11,000ha of Lancelin coastal land

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Lifestyle with all the country comforts

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All you could want in a rural lifestyle

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Grape byproducts open doors to new markets for Olive Grove Fruits

Some innovative thinking sparked by an aversion to waste has led the Gallace family to create a unique value-added export business selling into the Asian packaged food and beverage market.

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Help find a 2022 Australian of the Year recipient

2022 Australian of the Year nominations close Saturday, July 31.

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Grape byproducts open new markets for Olive Grove Fruits

Some innovative thinking sparked by an aversion to waste has led the Gallace family to create a unique value-added export business selling into the Asian packaged food and beverage market.

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Gatton Campus turns into gala dinner venue | PHOTOS

The Lockyer Valley Growers Expo gala dinner was held in Gatton.

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Gatton turns on sunshine for Expo | PHOTOS

Lockyer Valley Growers Expo 2021 got off to a superb start yesterday.

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Weather

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Changing the climate story

The aim of the Climate Resilience Fund Forum was for the State government to gain input from the industry on how to develop and implement its own tailored solutions to climate and agricultural issues specific to local conditions and practices.

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50:50 chance of rainfall exceeding average

Rainfall from July to September for the south west of WA has a 50 per cent chance of exceeding the median rainfall average.

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Rain pushes farmer confidence sky high

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Light, but critical falls to spur crop growth

Rainfall of up to 15mm through cropping regions in Victoria and SA will be critical in getting crop established.

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