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Ambassadors to trial new carbon pellets

A new ambassador program to encourage growers to increase their soil carbon levels has begun a three-year trial through Carbon Ag Solutions and C-WISE.

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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.

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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.

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Morocco goes with the grain

Fair to say gluten free isn't big in Morocco, where the average person eats their way through 220kg of grain a year.

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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.

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Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Morocco goes with the grain

Fair to say gluten free isn't big in Morocco, where the average person eats their way through 220kg of grain a year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

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

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Funding to rebuild DPIRD's capacity

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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.

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Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

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

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Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Robert Herrmann writes about what recent rain has done for stocking rates.

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Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

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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.

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Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Robert Herrmann writes about what recent rain has done for stocking rates.

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World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

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US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

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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.

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'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

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US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

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'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

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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.

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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.

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

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Meat processors slam Bill Shorten's wage rise to foreign workers

The Australian Meat Industry Council says Labor's pledge to lift the wages of foreign workers will hurt the meat processing sector.

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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

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Arid zone grazing reimagined | Video

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

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Agriculture loses a giant in Arthur Rickards

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

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'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".

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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.

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Interactive program at Better Beef

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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).

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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.

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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.

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Fantastic family home has great appeal

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Photos and Video

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Farmer versus activist video strikes a chord - again

A video that depicts a fictional farmer defending his livelihood has once again become a social media hit.

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50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

Photos from Anzac Day dawn services across Australia.

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Hansen Orchards think beyond tomorrow | Video

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

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Golden Triangle farming yields results | Video

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

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Arid zone grazing reimagined | Video

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

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Weather

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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.

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Daylight saving ends on Sunday

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Feds make big radar investment

Northern Australia will benefit from a number of new weather radars. Where are the new units going?

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Recovery begins after cyclone

The clean up begins for pastoralists after they were smashed by Tropical Cyclone Veronica.

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