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Driving down roads of support

Driving down roads of support

Dusty Roads WA is the brainchild of Bronwyen North, a mother of four whose personal struggles with depression and anxiety initially spawned a Facebook page, Anxiety and Me.

Jersey heifer record at $24,000

Jersey heifer record at $24,000

A new record for an unjoined Jersey heifer was set at this year's IDW Jersey sale.

Ayrshires pass $10,000 twice

Ayrshires pass $10,000 twice

An Australian record was set at $10,200 at the World Conference Elite Ayrshire sale.

European trade deal has a massive upside

European trade deal has a massive upside

It is always interesting how governments are keen to kick off trade deals with some justifiable fanfare, given the benefits of previous trade deals to the Australian economy, particularly in the regions.

Providing insights into farm labour management

Providing insights into farm labour management

Strategoes to help grain growers successfully manage staff and farm labour requirements will be among the topics discussed at a series of farm business events in Western Australia in February.

Members grant AEGIC a two-year, $6m extension

Members grant AEGIC a two-year, $6m extension

The Australian Exports Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) has been given the go-ahead from its members, the Western Australian Agriculture Authority (WAAA) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), to continue for a further two years, until June 2022.

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

Bridget McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards by targeting marginal electorates through a $100 million sports grants program, a former Supreme Court justice says.

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Members grant AEGIC a two-year, $6m extension

Members grant AEGIC a two-year, $6m extension

The Australian Exports Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) has been given the go-ahead from its members, the Western Australian Agriculture Authority (WAAA) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), to continue for a further two years, until June 2022.

Russian quotas causing jitters

Russian quotas causing jitters

The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's been happening around the traps in agribusiness

Calls for more focus to help agribusiness

Calls for more focus to help agribusiness

Rather than just having a "right now" policy on the impact of drought and climate change on Australia's agricultural industry, the Federal government needs to spread its focus to building resilience for the future.

Regional grants drive manufacturing and tourism

Regional grants drive manufacturing and tourism

Eight projects to receive $797,995 in Regional Economic Development grants

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McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

Bridget McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards by targeting marginal electorates through a $100 million sports grants program, a former Supreme Court justice says.

If the climate is changing, so must we

If the climate is changing, so must we

The Gauge | Tom Marland says to prevent bushfires you have to understand the landscape and the climate.

Truck drivers need fuel for next hay run

Truck drivers need fuel for next hay run

Sponsorship is still needed for Farmers Across Borders' next hay run to support drought-affected pastoralists in WA.

New Year to kick off key tariff cuts

New Year to kick off key tariff cuts

Find out which tariff cuts come into effect on January 1, 2020, under recent free trade deals.

DPIRD job vacancies concern Ag industry

DPIRD job vacancies concern Ag industry

There are 117 recruitments in process at the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD) according to WA Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

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Consumer watchdog warns parents to keep kids safe this holiday

Consumer watchdog warns parents to keep kids safe this holiday

ACCC is urging people to think about safety when using quads and side-by-side vehicles

Camel train raises awareness of a different lifestyle

Camel train raises awareness of a different lifestyle

Rabbit Hop Films have released a teaser trailer of 'The Money or The Camel'

Regional women keen to break gender mould

Regional women keen to break gender mould

Tuesday, October 15, was a day that probably didn't have much significance to many people, but for about half of those working and living in rural and regional Western Australia and Australia, it was a special and important day.

Merinos a cut above at Manildra

Merinos a cut above at Manildra

A hairdresser from Manildra in central West NSW is also shearing some quality wool from the family's Merino flock.

Children given a taste of station life on Herd of Hope camp

Children given a taste of station life on Herd of Hope camp

For ten children who have had a loved one become an organ donor, an outback camp with peers who had gone through similar situations proved to be a truly unforgettable experience.

See the Peterson Farm Bros take on Ozzy Osbourne

See the Peterson Farm Bros take on Ozzy Osbourne

The Peterson Farm Brothers are back with another parody tune - Crazy Grain.

What's the most Australian way to eat bacon?

What's the most Australian way to eat bacon?

The Aussie classic of a bacon and egg roll still reigns supreme.

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Champion Ayrshire owners look to future with confidence

Champion Ayrshire owners look to future with confidence

A young couple who have returned to dairy farming in the past 18 months took the grand champion Ayrshire award at International Dairy Week on Tuesday.

Your last chance to win $5000 cash | Photos

Your last chance to win $5000 cash | Photos

Readers have shared their photos of hope with us for the chance to win.

Laos dairy buffalo challenge | Video

Laos dairy buffalo challenge | Video

Buffalo are helping one of South East Asia's poorest countries improve its food production systems.

Field walk explores new dried grape variety | PHOTOS

Field walk explores new dried grape variety | PHOTOS

Dried Fruits Australia hosted a field day to look at the Sunglo grape.

Global practices key to boosting avocado productivity

Global practices key to boosting avocado productivity

Dudley Mitchell is out to improve Aussie avocado production by looking elsewhere.

Perth sees $110,000 bid at cherry auction | PHOTOS

Perth sees $110,000 bid at cherry auction | PHOTOS

Perth now holds the record for the highest price paid for a box of cherries.

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Focus on what city people think of ag

Focus on what city people think of ag

The Trust in Primary Production Project workshop was a collaboration between Food Alliance WA and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

Farmers march on Canberra over the MDBP | Live

Farmers march on Canberra over the MDBP | Live

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to "Can the Plan".

Socials: A busy time for WA dairy industry

Socials: A busy time for WA dairy industry

Sixty farmers and affiliated industry representatives attended Western Dairy's Spring Forum in Busselton recently to find out what is happening.

Socials: Farmers celebrated on National Ag Day

Socials: Farmers celebrated on National Ag Day

See who attended National Ag Day celebrations in Perth last week.

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European trade deal has a massive upside

European trade deal has a massive upside

It is always interesting how governments are keen to kick off trade deals with some justifiable fanfare, given the benefits of previous trade deals to the Australian economy, particularly in the regions.

More support needed for volunteers who risk their lives

More support needed for volunteers who risk their lives

In this week's The Gauge, Gillian Fennel says we shouldn't have to rely on the generosity of strangers or large corporations to provide financial support to volunteers who risk their lives.

More resources are needed to protect our land

More resources are needed to protect our land

Environment Minister Stephen Dawson is to be congratulated for undertaking a review and redrafting of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (Submissions can be made up until the end of January, inquire at the Department of Environment and Water).

If the climate is changing, so must we

If the climate is changing, so must we

The Gauge | Tom Marland says to prevent bushfires you have to understand the landscape and the climate.

Let's get some flaming sense into bushfire control

Let's get some flaming sense into bushfire control

Politicians love declaring national parks but hate spending enough money so they don't become havens for bushfires.

Making 2020 your best year yet

Making 2020 your best year yet

The Gauge: Why Australian's need to learn how to 'have a go' again.

The wine industry is the "canary in the coal mine"

The wine industry is the "canary in the coal mine"

The wine industry is one of the most exposed sectors of agriculture to pressures due to climate change.

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