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Danielle MarslandJournalist

Danielle Marsland is a media and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience. She has worked across Perth and Sydney as a music journalist, arts and culture editor, travel publicist, and owner of a purpose-driven PR agency. She is now a reporter for Countryman covering agricultural news. She is the co-creator of film review platform Pick N Flix and a volunteer surf lifesaver.

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Shane Powell of TIA, Mike Rose of TIA, Paul Greenfield chair of Soil CRC’s board, Michael Crawford chief executive of Soil CRC and Brett Harris from InVENT holding the QUOLL® e-nose.

SOIL PROBE NEEDS SUPPORTE-nose will help farmers assess soil conditions on-the-spot

A soil electronic nose that will help farmers assess soil conditions on-the-spot is almost farm-ready but is on the look out for commercial backers

Danielle Marsland

Sheep walk-over weighing systems could be replaced with AI.

FARM TECHPremiumSheep walk-over weighing systems could be replaced with AI

The CSIRO is developing an in-paddock prototype that can accurately estimate sheep liveweight and fleece weight in real-time using 3D imaging and AI that could replace more labour-intensive weighing models. 

Danielle Marsland

Milking cows by hand.

DAIRY DOESN’T STOPPremiumADF calls on the Prime Minister for urgent action

Dairy industry makes five key urgent asks of Prime Minister, sharing that they are “uniquely vulnerable” and can’t press pause with cows that need milking, and milk that must be collected and consumed quickly.

Danielle Marsland

Paul Bennett Airshows in action.

BEVERLEY AIRSHOW 2026PremiumHigh-flying family fun lands in Beverley

Beverley Airshow set for a big country day out as propellers take over the paddocks

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Travis and Zoe Allington on their family farm.

IMPROVING PASTURESPremiumStudy says high-intensity grazing key to improved soil

WA farmer Zoe Allington is keeping her chickens and animals on the move with regen farming methods, to keep her soil healthy in Tenterden.

Danielle Marsland

Husband and wife duo John and Linda Stanley, owners of Chestnut Brae Farm, in WA's South West.

CHESTNUT SEASON BEGINSPremiumSouth West chestnuts falling fast

Carlotta growers John and Linda Stanley, near Nannup, are reporting increased volumes as the chestnut season hits full swing.

Danielle Marsland

Hancock Agriculture chief executive Adam Giles with employee Sandie Craig at Hancock's Dongara farm.

HANCOCK CUTS CROPSPremiumHancock Agriculture scraps cropping at its Dongara property

Hancock Agriculture has canned cropping at its new Dongara property, citing fertiliser and diesel shortages as making it too risky, with CEO Adam Giles saying the company will instead double down on Wagyu beef

Danielle Marsland

PJ Morris Wools directorl Peter Morris promotes WA wool overseas. Bob Garnant

WOOL DEMAND SITS STRONGPremium Wool demand sits strong despite Middle East conflict

Wool brokers say strong demand from China for our wool has offset any war-related freight disruptions, but question how long China will continue to absorb rising prices

Danielle Marsland

Elders Williams Campdraft is back this autumn.

SOCIAL CALENDARPremiumTake five from the farm with events across the State

Countryman has handpicked the best community get-togethers happening across the State this autumn including the Elders Williams Campdraft, Fairbridge Festival, Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day and more

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Bookara Goat Dairy owner Mark Weston. Justine Rowe

DAIRY HITBACK AT TRADE LAWSPremiumDairy producers facing cost pressures hit with restrictions

A WA goat’s milk producer operating on tight margins is worried the newly inked Australia–European Union free trade agreement will result in yet more costs for his business.

Danielle Marsland

Farm dogs enjoying the deluge of rain at Stirling's Edge farm in North Stirlings in the Great Southern

AgriculturePremiumCyclone brings welcome early season rainfall for farmers

One farmer’s devastation was another’s silver lining: cyclone Narelle’s outer rainbands were kind to farmers across the Great Southern and South West, delivering welcome early rainfall.

Danielle Marsland

Country Downs a 183,000ha property near Broome, has sold to a Northern Territory buyer in beef

COUNTRY DOWNS SOLD BEFORE AUCTIONPremiumCountry Downs has found a new owner

A Kimberley station that has been on the market since September has sold privately just a few days before it was scheduled to be auctioned online. 

Danielle Marsland