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  1. ‘STRONG UPWARD TREND’PremiumWA growers ‘priced out’ as WA farmland prices soar

  2. PRICE CRASHPremium‘No link’ between export phase-out and price drops: ABARES

  3. STATE OF THE INDUSTRYMeat sector ‘well positioned’ to respond to challenges: MLA

  4. Rangeview ram salePremiumRangeview’s fine-wool rams sell to a top of $5100

  5. ‘IT’S BEEN FORTUITOUS’ PremiumWA venison back on the menu as abattoir reopens

Council shake-upPremiumCity of Greater Geraldton Mayor dethroned in election shock

Farmer and council veteran Jerry Clune is the City of Greater Geraldton’s new mayor, dethroning Shane Van Styn in a neck-and-neck race by less than 300 votes.

Anna Cox

FROM BOOTS TO HATSBoot maker branches out in Bridgetown

Cowboy hats, western shirts and boot cut jeans will soon be added to the growing list of stock on hand at the Kader Boot Co.

Aidan Smith

HARVEST 2023PremiumWA grain harvest forecast slashed after lack of spring rain

WA’s harvest forecast has been slashed by another 550,000 tonnes amid unseasonably hot conditions and a lack of spring rain, with the 14.95Mt prediction falling well short of last year’s record 26Mt yield.

Adam Poulsen

LIVE SHEEP EXPORTSGovernment interference ‘dismantles’ WA sheep industry

The Federal Government is overseeing the ‘total dismantling’ of the West Australian sheep flock by its interference in the live sheep trade, according to Livestock Collective director Steven Bolt.

Aidan Smith

SHEEP TRANSFERSLivestock transporters face ‘boom or bust’

It’s ‘boom or bust’ for livestock transporters in Western Australia with Eastern States buyers holding off purchasing sheep and lambs due to low prices and ‘staring down the barrel’ of a dry summer.

Aidan Smith

BETTER DEALJapan lifts restrictions on Australian mango imports

Mango growers are set to gain expanded market access into East Asia with the removal of varietal restrictions on Australian exports of the fruit to Japan.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep market limited on kill floor

The lack of booking abattoir space continues to be the limitation of the WA sheep market. 

Merinotech WA PollPremiumPremiumMerinotech Open Day celebrates Ian Robertson’s dedication

Kojonup-based Merinotech WA Poll Merino stud will ramp up its selection process with a restructure of stud management staff and resources aimed to continue breeding highly productive and profitable sheep.

CHANGING OF THE GUARDPremiumPremiumDavid Jochinke elected new NFF president

Victorian grain grower and livestock producer David Jochinke has been elected president of the National Farmers’ Federation, with WA mixed farmer John Hassell named vice president. 

PRICE CRASHPremium‘No link’ between export phase-out and price drops: ABARES

The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics has ruled out any link between the live export phase-out and falling sheep prices.

Olivia Ford

LIVE EXPORT BANPremiumAgriculture Minister promises to release live export report

Federal Agriculture Murray Watt has promised to publicly release the recommendations handed down this week by the consultation panel investigating how and when to end WA’s live sheep trade.

Adam Poulsen

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Danny Hodgson’s dad finally granted permanent visa

Peter Hodgson, the father of Perth one-punch victim Danny Hodgson, has been granted a visa to stay in Australia permanently with his son.

Phil Hickey

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REVEALED: WA’s top schools for physical and outdoor ed

A Catholic school in Perth’s north has topped a list of best schools for physical and outdoor education — but there are plenty of public schools punching above their weight too. SEE THE LIST IN FULL

Bethany Hiatt

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REVEALED: Entry-level homeowners sitting on a goldmine

Investors in some entry-level homes are getting better returns than many blue-chip resource stocks, like BHP and Fortescue, over the same period.

Kim Macdonald

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Don and dusted? Eagles legend expected to turn down top job

West Coast champion Don Pyke is expected to turn down the club’s chief executive role, sources have told The West. 

Jackson Barrett

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Prison BreakPremiumPardelup prison escapee appears in court after police arrest

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‘IT’S BEEN FORTUITOUS’ PremiumWA venison back on the menu as abattoir reopens

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Council shake-upPremiumCity of Greater Geraldton Mayor dethroned in election shock

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Grain

HARVEST 2023PremiumWA grain harvest forecast slashed after lack of spring rain

Adam Poulsen

GRAIN MERGERPremiumMajor exports move in pulse and grains merger

Olivia Ford

WEED SEED CONTROLPremiumImportance of harvest weed seed control demonstrated

Olivia Ford

BIOSECURITY LEVYBiosecurity model rakes in $97m as farmers voice opposition

Aidan Smith

Livestock

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep market limited on kill floor

Rob Kelly

Merinotech WA PollPremiumMerinotech Open Day celebrates Ian Robertson’s dedication

Bob Garnant

PRICE CRASHPremium‘No link’ between export phase-out and price drops: ABARES

Olivia Ford

LIVE EXPORT BANPremiumAgriculture Minister promises to release live export report

Adam Poulsen

Wool

AWI ELECTIONSPremiumWoolProducers recommends alternative AWI directors

Aidan Smith

WOOL MARKET UPDATEChinese wool buyers consistent but ‘price sensitive’

Aidan Smith

AWI ELECTIONSJackson gets AWI board nomination

Aidan Smith

WOOLPRODUCERS ELECTIONSEastern States nominations dominate WoolProducers elections

Aidan Smith

Politics

CHANGING OF THE GUARDPremiumDavid Jochinke elected new NFF president

Adam Poulsen

LIVE EXPORT BANPremiumAgriculture Minister promises to release live export report

Adam Poulsen

LIVE SHEEP EXPORTSGovernment interference ‘dismantles’ WA sheep industry

Aidan Smith

GUN REFORMPremiumWA Firearms Act rewrite labelled ‘draconian’

Adam Poulsen

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Machinery

AGCO TRIMBLE VENTUREAGCO acquires 85 per cent of Trimble for $2 billion

Aidan Smith

BUNBURY MACHINERY REPFarm machinery draws Fox back from brink of retirement

Aidan Smith

GRDC HARVESTER SET UP WORKSHOPCroppers encouraged to trial before harvesting

Aidan Smith

CNH Celebrates CNH Industrial celebrates 185 years of Horwood Bagshaw

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Field Days

RYLINGTON PARK FIELD DAYRylington well supported as Beas reach 13 year milestone

Aidan Smith

YOUNG FARMERSPremiumNortham team win Young Farmers Competition State final

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PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumPerth Royal Show: Australasian and British sheep breeds

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PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumCunderdin scoops AWI Young Sheep Producers Challenge

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Horticulture

BETTER DEALJapan lifts restrictions on Australian mango imports

Adam Poulsen

Sale hopesPremiumTime needed for rescue deal of WA fruit and veg wholesaler

Matt Mckenzie

FUNDING BOOSTPremiumCash splash supports crop and beef production in WA’s north

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For saleCommentsPremiumMajor WA wholesaler of fruit & veg heads to administration

Matt Mckenzie

Finance & Markets

EVOKEAG Elders and AgriFutures partner for evokeAG to 2026

Aidan Smith

AGCO TRIMBLE VENTUREAGCO acquires 85 per cent of Trimble for $2 billion

Aidan Smith

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Lamb market under pressure

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA markets show signs of stabilising

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Live export fight just getting started

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OPINION PremiumThere has never been a better time to get out of sheep

Murray Ellis

OPINIONPremiumFirearms changes primary producers can live with

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMENPremiumInternational Day of Rural Women: Talking grit with Jackie

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FROM BOOTS TO HATSBoot maker branches out in Bridgetown

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LOOMING DEADLINEPremium‘Exceptional’ ladies urged to apply for Rural Women’s Award

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Less than a-moo-singMooriel returns to rightful place

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RYLINGTON PARK FIELD DAYRylington well supported as Beas reach 13 year milestone

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