More than half of the WA farmers surveyed are anticipating similar conditions to last year, which delivered solid returns for many in WA's ag sector, while 18pc indicated they were expecting the agricultural economy to worsen.

Cann Group is set to build a $130 million greenhouse at Mildura to produce up to 50 tonnes of dry cannabis flowers annually.

Liebe Group member Steve Sawyer, Wimmera Farms, shared an insight into how they manage the logistics and team for their large scale operation at the latest AgChat.

The south-east Asian wheat market is expected to grow by 16 per cent by 2023 but Australia will face increased competition for market share.

As a late entrant Trigg Mining, headed by mining engineer and entrepreneur Keren Paterson, is focussing on the local agriculture industry, both in terms of investors and as a main target market for fertiliser.

There may have been a low foliar disease burden last year, but farmers need to remain vigilant this season, according to a disease expert.

A CROWD of more than 80 people were drawn to the Liebe Group's Crop Updates and Trials Review Day earlier this month.

IN-crop herbicide, pesticide and fungicide chemicals maximum residue levels in grain products was one of the topics of discussion at the WAFarmers annual conference in Perth last week.

WA growers are frequently attempting to sow and establish crops in unfavourable conditions.

Farmers may be tempted to protect against Russian Wheat Aphid with a seed treatment but they may be increasing risks of resistance.