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Forum hosts WA primary industry leaders

Pioneers of WA's deer industry to wind back

Impressive store cattle lines for Boyanup

Cropping

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Time for adult conversation on climate change

A climate scientist has said that one cool spring or a hot spell 100 years are not proof climate change is not happening.

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A year makes all the difference at Birchip

Farmers who need their faith restored that it will ever rain again need look no further than the Mallee, where prospects have turned around.

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Chicken farm makes the most of ample sun and water

The Wimmera has always had ample sun and now has reliable water. Combine the two and you have the recipe for a sustainable chicken farm.

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Ample supplies fuel export competition

The big picture remains one of ample global wheat supplies and competition between exporters to clear their stocks.

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'Fire up' defend glypho use

Threat from ill-informed public perceptions to Western Australia agriculture's continued use of the herbicide glyphosate is not going away "anytime soon", according to Katherine Delbridge from CropLife Australia.

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Room for collaboration between pulse powerhouses

Australia and Canada are traditionally seen as rivals for market share in the pulse industry, but there is scope for collaboration.

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Dry finish expected to drive below-average yields

York farmer Rhys Turton, like many, is expecting below-average yields for his mixed cropping operation this season.

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Checking for a pulse rate in WA

A WA farmer and grain exporter is calling for more pulses to be planted in the west, which he says will boost productivity for all crops.

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A year makes all the difference at Birchip

Farmers who need their faith restored that it will ever rain again need look no further than the Mallee, where prospects have turned around.

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Ample supplies fuel export competition

The big picture remains one of ample global wheat supplies and competition between exporters to clear their stocks.

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Dry finish expected to drive below-average yields

York farmer Rhys Turton, like many, is expecting below-average yields for his mixed cropping operation this season.

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China holds the key to barley market

The barley market is currently looking for direction, with major export buyers holding their fire at present.

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Barley the star performer in dry season

Barley has provided a beacon of hope for grain growers this year with even those in dry areas recording better than expected results.

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'Fire up' defend glypho use

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Room for collaboration between pulse powerhouses

Australia and Canada are traditionally seen as rivals for market share in the pulse industry, but there is scope for collaboration.

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Checking for a pulse rate in WA

A WA farmer and grain exporter is calling for more pulses to be planted in the west, which he says will boost productivity for all crops.

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Rain front delivers on potential

It has been somewhat of a rarity over the past three years but the forecast rain over the past week has more than lived up to its potential.

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Sheep

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Nothing 'boering' about goats in south west Queensland

St George will host what is believed the first auction of Boer goat bucks in Queensland at the end of next week.

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China smashes import record for Australian lamb and mutton

China has continued its import splurge on Australian lamb and mutton in October.

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Rain and the cup cut lamb yardings and nudge up prices

The Melbourne Cup holiday in Victoria and welcome rain in parts of parched NSW reduced lamb and sheep yarding at key saleyards during the start of this week.

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Goat prices on the move again

After four months of showing a slight decline, goat prices improved again last week.

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China smashes import record for Australian lamb and mutton

China has continued its import splurge on Australian lamb and mutton in October.

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Over the hooks trade lamb prices lagging the saleyard

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish compares saleyard and over the hook prices.

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Strong interest in Merino Lifestyle Productivity project

After four years, the Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) project continues to gather crowds at its annual field day, held at The University of Western Australia (UWA) Ridgefield property at West Pingelly.

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Three more lamb plants gear up to install DEXA scanning systems

The roll-out of DEXA carcase scanning systems will gather pace next year with another three abattoirs gearing up to install systems.

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Store lambs are good buying

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the store and feeder lamb market.

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Strong interest in Merino Lifestyle Productivity project

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Refocus on lean lamb in new cook book

Lamb will be the focus when author and Murdoch University professor Catherine Itsiopoulos completes her new book on the Mediterranean diet and heart health.

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Goat prices on the move again

After four months of showing a slight decline, goat prices improved again last week.

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Three more lamb plants gear up to install DEXA scanning systems

The roll-out of DEXA carcase scanning systems will gather pace next year with another three abattoirs gearing up to install systems.

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Rain and the cup cut lamb yardings and nudge up prices

The Melbourne Cup holiday in Victoria and welcome rain in parts of parched NSW reduced lamb and sheep yarding at key saleyards during the start of this week.

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Store lambs are good buying

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the store and feeder lamb market.

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Refocus on lean lamb in new cook book

Lamb will be the focus when author and Murdoch University professor Catherine Itsiopoulos completes her new book on the Mediterranean diet and heart health.

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Book launched at final Sheep CRC event

THE work of The Co-operative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation was celebrated last week at Murdoch University,

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Book launched at final Sheep CRC event

Restocker lamb prices a bright spot in a tight market

Spring mutton dressed up as lamb in the south

Independent observer shift rewards good performers: live exporters

Cattle

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Changing the methane profile of cattle

Science is delivering pathways to carbon neutrality but there are concerns.

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Brazilian cattle in Vietnam could have an upside for Australia

Exporters have little doubt Brazil will soon gain live-ex access to Vietnam.

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Ever tightening cattle supply

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the shrinking national herd.

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Live-ex urged to 'scrub the siege mentality'

Cattle exports up 18pc year-on-year.

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Beefing up dairy income streams

Milk producers ramp up use of beef semen.

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Beef Bites: 800c EYCI on the cards

A snapshot of goings on in the beef world this week.

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Milk producers eye off feedlot demand

Sales of beef semen to dairies has gone through the roof.

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Property

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Erregulla Plains is now off the market

Details have started to emerge on the sale of one of Western Australia's largest broadacre properties.

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Iconic country landmark is up for sale

This 90-year-old building is an iconic element of the Kellerberrin's identity and history.

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Water a standout for mixed enterprise farm

East Wing consists of 1494.65 hectares of quality farmland located 40 kilometres south of Moora, in the locality of Gillingarra.

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Snap up some prime country near Narrogin

A great opportunity has arisen to expand the area of your farming operation with the purchase of this quality property being offered for sale by Elders Real Estate.

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Aussie apples secret to major health product

Only Australian apples are used in producing Renovatio health products.

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Send us your photos of hope for your chance to win

As part of our 100 Stories of Hope initiative we have $5000 cash up for grabs.

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From the saleyards to tech entrepreneurship

When most people think of tech entrepreneurs they think of a hoodie wearing millenial from Silicone Valley, not a lifelong livestock agent from Gunnedah, but that's exactly what Guy Gallen is.

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Something fishy hidden in the bush

Supporting the media's campaign to protect public interest journalism for rural and regional Australia.

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Lifeline delivered to struggling Hastings farmers

Over three weeks b-double trucks will deliver over 100 tonnes of hay to strugglings farmers as the result of a partnership between Rotary and Real Dairy Australia.

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Weather

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Time for adult conversation on climate change

A climate scientist has said that one cool spring or a hot spell 100 years are not proof climate change is not happening.

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Climate change not just an ethical issue

Climate change is more than just an ethical issue - how it is managed by business has scope to have serious financial risks and rewards.

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National focus on renewable energy in Wagga

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will highlight opportunities for the agricultural sector to harness renewable energy sources as part of the National Renewables in Agriculture Workshop and Expo in Wagga Wagga on Thursday November 14.

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Rain front delivers on potential

It has been somewhat of a rarity over the past three years but the forecast rain over the past week has more than lived up to its potential.

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