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Mates are keen to give new variety a go

Mates are keen to give new variety a go

Two lifelong pals, who both only run cropping programs, will embark on a new challenge together, having been given the green light to trial InterGrain's new barley variety, Maximus CL.

Indonesian trade deal a boost for local grain

Indonesian trade deal a boost for local grain

Australia is now the only country in the world with a permit to export feed grain to Indonesia after the ratification of a preferred trade agreement between the two countries earlier this week.

From fire to flood: how one rare weather system lifted the hopes of thousands

From fire to flood: how one rare weather system lifted the hopes of thousands

It was like a giant switch had been thrown in the upper atmosphere.

Bandt's family invented the ute and he wants to match its impact

Bandt's family invented the ute and he wants to match its impact

"There's a myth that farmers are anti-Greens that has been put out by our opponents, because they're worried if farmers found out what we stood for, they might vote Greens."

WA farmers are part of leadership program

WA farmers are part of leadership program

Two Western Australians have been recognised as emerging leaders in the grain industry by being selected for GrainGrowers' flagship leadership program.

Kayla is right at home with career in ag

Kayla is right at home with career in ag

When Kayla Evans was 10, she wanted to be a vet, when she was 15, she wanted to be a doctor and when she was 20, she wanted to be a public relations executive strutting down St George's Terrace in a power suit and stilettos.

These farm boots are made for running

These farm boots are made for running

There as plenty of fun for all ages at last weekend's Act-Belong-Commit Darkan Sheepfest and one event which created plenty of interest was the 100 metre Farm Boot race.

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Domestic market remains tight

Domestic market remains tight

The balance sheet for the Australian domestic market remains tight, with no real way of forecasting the impact of the rains on future demand.

Indonesian trade deal a boost for local grain

Indonesian trade deal a boost for local grain

Australia is now the only country in the world with a permit to export feed grain to Indonesia after the ratification of a preferred trade agreement between the two countries earlier this week.

WA farmers are part of leadership program

WA farmers are part of leadership program

Two Western Australians have been recognised as emerging leaders in the grain industry by being selected for GrainGrowers' flagship leadership program.

WAFarmers records an operating surplus

WAFarmers records an operating surplus

WAFARMERS recorded an audited operating surplus of $82,176 for last year, its fourth annual surplus in a row.

Ag investment high flier draws Agribuzz crowd: Photos

Ag investment high flier draws Agribuzz crowd: Photos

Becs Willson has worked in 19 countries and loves ag's career and community rewards

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Bandt's family invented the ute and he wants to match its impact

Bandt's family invented the ute and he wants to match its impact

"There's a myth that farmers are anti-Greens that has been put out by our opponents, because they're worried if farmers found out what we stood for, they might vote Greens."

Govt moves quickly to turn SA farm into nuclear storage facility

Govt moves quickly to turn SA farm into nuclear storage facility

The government is moving quickly to bring in legislation that will turn a farm in to a nuclear waste facility.

Nationals pledge to return stock squad

Nationals pledge to return stock squad

A dedicated Western Australian Police stock squad will be reformed to deal specifically with rural theft if The Nationals WA form part of the State government after March next year.

What the Indonesia trade deal means for your farm

What the Indonesia trade deal means for your farm

Here's what the historical deal means for your farm.

Govt has only approved one bushfire recovery loan

Govt has only approved one bushfire recovery loan

There have been nearly 300 applications.

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Ag twist put on break-up lines

Ag twist put on break-up lines

Having second thoughts about that romance? Try an ag-related break-up line.

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Through this terrible time, it has been our strong community bonds that helped us.

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.

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'

Focus on renewable energy in Wagga Wagga| Video| Photos

Focus on renewable energy in Wagga Wagga| Video| Photos

Not quite 300 people turned up in Wagga Wagga to hear about the latest opportunities for renewable energy generation in agriculture.

Check out the amazing winner, finalists in our 'hope' photo comp

Check out the amazing winner, finalists in our 'hope' photo comp

More than 550 entries flooded in, this is the winner and the finalists.

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.

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Norwegian farm app gets tree crop specific

Norwegian farm app gets tree crop specific

Norwegian farm management app, Farmable, has arrived down under.

Ag investment high flier draws Agribuzz crowd: Photos

Ag investment high flier draws Agribuzz crowd: Photos

Becs Willson has worked in 19 countries and loves ag's career and community rewards

Marquis Macadamias nuts out world market | Video

Marquis Macadamias nuts out world market | Video

Marquis Macadamias, the world's largest macadamia processor and marketer, is selling Australia's native nut globally.

Mount Lonsdale auction on March 12 | Video

Mount Lonsdale auction on March 12 | Video

Maranoa property Mount Lonsdale will be auctioned online by Resolute Property Group on March 12.

Withywine asking $2.9 million | Video

Withywine asking $2.9 million | Video

The central western Queensland grazing property Withywine has been listed for $2.9 million.

Our fires seen from space: before and after

Our fires seen from space: before and after

See how the landscape has changed since the fires.

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Red-hot action at annual Darkan Sheepfest

Red-hot action at annual Darkan Sheepfest

It was another day of good old-fashioned fun at this year's Act-Belong-Commit Darkan Sheepfest last Saturday despite soaring temperatures.

Citizen of the Year honours for Christiane

Citizen of the Year honours for Christiane

A rush of emotions flooded Christiane 'Chrissy' Smith when she found out she'd been awarded Esperance Citizen of the Year for 2019.

Be Thunderstruck on Highway to Hell

Be Thunderstruck on Highway to Hell

A major highway in Perth will be shut down for a tribute to AC/DC and the legendary Bon Scott.

Big prizes in the ute and truck muster

Big prizes in the ute and truck muster

If your set of four wheels has a bit of style, grunt or character, it could win you a share of $10,000 in this year's Boyup Brook Ute and Truck Muster.

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Business support more important than ever to the bush

Business support more important than ever to the bush

Getting this right means thinking ahead.

Why zero emissions by 2050 is achievable

Why zero emissions by 2050 is achievable

Australia is the best placed of all countries to prosper in a zero-carbon world economy - just as we are the most vulnerable to global climate policy failure.

Variable climate warrants rethink on grain and food security

Variable climate warrants rethink on grain and food security

In this week's The Gauge, Troy Setter says climate variability may mean we need to start discussing grain and food security in Australia.

People say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one

People say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one

Climate Change has been on all our minds for most of the past two years as we deal with bushfires the size of several European countries, prolonged drought, more regular heatwaves, and lethal floods.

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).

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