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Strong Crichton Vale sells to $3000

Strong Crichton Vale sells to $3000

100 rams out of the 110 offering were sold.

GrainCorp to bulk up its workforce

GrainCorp to bulk up its workforce

GrainCorp is getting prepared for the upcoming harvest, looking to put on at least 3100 casuals this year, over three times 2019-20.

Cheetara tops Narembeen sale at $3600

Cheetara tops Narembeen sale at $3600

Bidders were spoilt for options at the annual Wanjalonar and Cheetara ram sale at Narembeen, with the two studs combining to put up an attractive offering of Merino, Poll Merino, White Suffolk, Poll Dorsets and Suffolk rams for buyers to choose from.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the players in agribusiness are doing and talking about.

Noakes replaces Partridge in dairy role

Noakes replaces Partridge in dairy role

Mr Partridge has long been an advocate for WA's dairy industry.

Bulldozing the stigma

Bulldozing the stigma

A novel idea to spray paint a Cat bulldozer bright blue is more than just a whim - it aims to raise mental health awareness.

Cows serial killing koalas: there are witness statements

Cows serial killing koalas: there are witness statements

Researcher looks to strategies to protect vulnerable koalas from bovine threats.

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the players in agribusiness are doing and talking about.

Bid for WA representation on FFN board

Bid for WA representation on FFN board

FFN hopes to attract applicants under the age of 35.

Ag's reliance on equity to manage risk will be slow to change: Keogh

Ag's reliance on equity to manage risk will be slow to change: Keogh

Farming twice as risky as other sectors, research shows

Louis Dreyfus begats another marketing JV with Namoi Cotton

Louis Dreyfus begats another marketing JV with Namoi Cotton

Louis Dreyfus Company will bankroll and own most of the new Namoi Cotton Marketing Alliance

Investors turn to ag sector

Investors turn to ag sector

Investors have been watching the agricultural sector closely.

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Holt reflects on busy life in public office

Holt reflects on busy life in public office

He hopes to find a new role in which he can still contribute to the State.

Half of casual ag workers from overseas: report

Half of casual ag workers from overseas: report

Sheds more light on the extent of the labour shortage the industry faces, due to the mass exodus of overseas workers due to COVID-19.

Govt to replace DPIRD head office

Govt to replace DPIRD head office

Some of the current buildings face ongoing safety & maintenance issues.

50pc of casual ag workers from overseas as harvest time nears: report

50pc of casual ag workers from overseas as harvest time nears: report

Sheds more light on the extent of the labour shortage the industry faces, due to the mass exodus of overseas workers due to COVID-19.

Fruit pickers could keep JobSeeker, uni students could work off HECS

Fruit pickers could keep JobSeeker, uni students could work off HECS

Do you think these ideas will help fill the ag labour shortage?

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Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

A tribute to an unrecognised farm workhorse - the CT110.

The WA farmers who beat Powderfinger to become YouTube sensations

The WA farmers who beat Powderfinger to become YouTube sensations

A video of WA farm has racked up almost three million views on YouTube.

Listen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Listen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Each episode Voice of Real Australia the podcast brings you people, places and perspectives from beyond the big cities. This week: Coal-ash opportunities in Lake Macquarie, a tour of Dimboola and a COVID-19 children's book.

Future focus: Building stronger communities

Future focus: Building stronger communities

The fourth edition of Future Focus features stories of resilience and innovation from our regional communities.

Five-day wellbeing challenge for farmers

Five-day wellbeing challenge for farmers

Australia's primary producers are being urged to take on a five-day wellbeing challenge as part of Farm Safety Week.

In their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

In their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Episode 2 of the Voice of Real Australia podcast: Business in Canberra's Majura Valley is tough for ACT farmers with short term leases, lapses and a lack of security for bank loans

Looking for Farmers and Charmers

Looking for Farmers and Charmers

Fancy being set up for a blind date over a podcast for other people's enjoyment?

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Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

A tribute to an unrecognised farm workhorse - the CT110.

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Agriculture Victoria and Dairy Australia data shows a trend towards intensification of the dairy sector as farms move away from traditional grazing systems.

Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

A Victorian farmer has taken the internet by storm, posting his farming escapades on TikTok, and amassing millions of views and likes.

Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

'Growing Stronger Every Day' is a MaxCare video series which focuses on building stronger rural communities.

Glass House macadamia farm makes $2.14m | Video

Glass House macadamia farm makes $2.14m | Video

A Glass House macadamia farm has made $2.14 million at auction.

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Green light for WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale

Green light for WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale

The 2020 WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale has survived and will go ahead on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21, at Katanning.

Livestock producers forum rescheduled

Livestock producers forum rescheduled

"This extra planning time has meant we have had the opportunity to improve the program & expand..."

2020 Perth Royal Show is go!

2020 Perth Royal Show is go!

The State government had provided $2.1m to the Royal Agricultural Society of WA for support.

MLA Sustainable Producer of the Year application form

Apply here for the MLA Sustainable Producer of the Year.

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Cattle producers not adequately represented

Cattle producers not adequately represented

CPA boss says industry must embrace common sense change.

SA grower highlights problems with tax and employment systems for casual farm work

SA grower highlights problems with tax and employment systems for casual farm work

SA grower calls for tax and employment reform to address visa and labour issues.

Don't undersell experience on the CBH board

Don't undersell experience on the CBH board

The desire to improve governance at CBH by the board is commendable and overdue.

Where would we be without bees?

Where would we be without bees?

Honey bees and the pollination industry are in trouble and there is more than just honey at stake according to John Harvey, AgriFutures Australia.

Twiggy's plan to extinguish bushfires within an hour is as challenging as it sounds

Twiggy's plan to extinguish bushfires within an hour is as challenging as it sounds

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has unveiled a plan to transform how Australia responds to bushfires.

Queensland can't rebuild with more of the same

Queensland can't rebuild with more of the same

In this week's The Gauge Tom Marland says failed investment in water security, infrastructure and sustainable industries won't help Queensland rebuild after the pandemic is passed.

Committed to developing climate solutions

Committed to developing climate solutions

With news out of Queensland that $93 million will be distributed to land restoration projects across the State in the first round of Land Restoration Fund projects, I find myself wondering whether Western Australia is being left behind.

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