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‘TOTAL SHAM’ ‘Look producers in the eye’: Littleproud at Perth Royal Show

Agricultural representatives and Opposition leaders have formed a united front at the Perth Royal Show to label the Albanese Government’s live export transition package a “sham”.

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Geraldton MLA Kirrilee Warr, WA Nationals leader Shane Love, WAFarmers livestock council president Geoff Pearson, Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud, Central Wheatbelt MLA Lachlan Hunter and Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA chief executive Jan Cooper at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.

Overland’s new feed mill joint venture in Bullsbrook with WA’s Thompson and Redwood.

AgricultureWestpork and Dardanup Butchering folded into new flagship

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Former Yeeda Pastoral Company chief executive Jack Burton is optimistic the Kimberley's only abattoir will reopen after the sale to a Canadian Government backed investment firm.

Northern SlaughterKimberley pastoralists keen on reopening of mothballed Yeeda

Kimberley cattle producers are breathing a sigh of relief after the $55 million dollar sale of Yeeda Pastoral Company came one step closer to success following a Supreme Court appeal dismissal.

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In 2024-25 the RSPCA WA received 761 complaints of livestock cruelty across the state.

Livestock CrueltyMore than 700 livestock cruelty complaints made to RSPCA WA

The City of Swan has been revealed as a hot spot for complaints to the RSPCA WA concerning the treatment of livestock between 2024 and 2025.

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Tincurrin farmer Tamara Ward's winning shot; ‘Photo Bombing Ewe’.

Photobomb winPhotobombing ewe lands win for Tincurrin farmer photographer

A double win at the 2025 Spirit of the Bush Photography competition has come as a “complete shock” for “gobsmacked” Tincurrin farmer Tamara Ward.

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Tiffany Davey, of Konnongorring, has been named the 2025 WA Rural Ambassador at the Perth Royal Show and Nell Eastough, of Yuna, has been named runner up.

INSPIRING LEADERTiffany Davey named 2025 WA Rural Ambassador

Wheatbelt go-getter Tiffany Davey has been named the 2025 WA Rural Ambassador after being recognised for her community involvement and passion for ag education.

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Australia’s biggest grains research organisation is turning to farmers to help drive future blue-sky research that could help “solve their biggest problems” as discussion about how grain growers’ levy contributions heats up.

TIME TO THINK GRDC plans full-day ‘grainstorming’ event in Perth

Australia’s biggest grains research organisation is turning to farmers to help drive future blue-sky research as discussion about how grain growers’ levy contributions heats up.

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‘TOTAL SHAM’ ‘Look producers in the eye’: Littleproud at Perth Royal Show

Agricultural representatives and Opposition leaders have formed a united front at the Perth Royal Show to label the Albanese Government’s live export transition package a “sham”.

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With the $8200 top-priced East Strathglen Merino ram, is stud principal Rohan Sprigg, of Tambellup, with his daughter Ellie, 14, buyer Daniel Patterson of Redwood in Gnowangerup, with his daughter Bella, and Elders Cranbrook livestock agent Clark Skinner.

East Strathglen ram saleEast Strathglen Merino ram tops at $8200

A Tambellup-bred Merino ram sold to the top price of $8200 at the Sprigg family’s 36th Two-Tooth Ram Sale where values increased in-line with the upward wool market.

The Mullan family of Wickepin proudly display their supremely decorated Eastville Park Merino ram at the Perth Royal Show. Celebrating the win were Elise and Grantly Mullan, Lee-Ann and Rob Mullan, centre, with their grandchildren Isla, 12, Hugh, 13, and Will, 17, and Elders stud stock manager Nathan King.

Perth Royal ShowPerth Royal Show: Mullan family win supreme trifecta

The Mullan family of Eastville Park Merino and Poll Merino stud completed their first hat-trick in the judging ring adding the Perth Royal Show’s supreme sash to their previous two wins this year.

With the $3900 top-priced Poll Merino ram are Cranmore Park stud principle Kristin Lefroy, of Walebing, buyer Brenda Van Beek, of Gillingarra, and Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Grant Lupton.

Cranmore Ram SaleCranmore Park’s 75th on-farm sale reaches $3900

The Lefroy family of Cranmore Park Merino and Poll Merino stud celebrated their 75th on-property ram sale marked by the largest rise in the wool market since 2019.

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US farmers are hurt by China not buying soybeans for "negotiating" reasons, President Donald Trump says ahead of an anticipated meeting with his counterpart.

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Angie Dent and WA Pork Producers Association life membership recipient Graeme Dent.

PIGS FOR LIFECuballing pig farmer honoured with producers life membership

A long-time Cuballing farmer and former president of the WA Pork Producers Association has been honoured by the industry body for three decades of formidable committee and community service in the industry.

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‘TOTAL SHAM’ ‘Look producers in the eye’: Littleproud at Perth Royal Show

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PIGS FOR LIFECuballing pig farmer honoured with producers life membership

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Myalup vegetable grower Peter Ivankovich with carrots almost ready for harvest in 2012.

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Nvidia will invest up to $US100 billion in OpenAI as the artificial intelligence lab sets out to build hundreds of billions of dollars in data centres.

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