The US looks set to import more Australian beef as American herds continue to dwindle, while tariffs and disease threaten other top export nations.
Stephanie Gardiner
The South West’s biggest display of prized poultry is back for its 50th anniversary show this month in Brunswick.
Craig Duncan
After more than a decade of work, the Kimberley Cotton Gin in Kununurra has officially opened with the project expected to create more than 1000 jobs over the next decade.
Cain Andrews
Australian cattle farmers have hit back at Donald Trump’s claims American beef will “flood” the market Down Under.
Cally Dupe, Caitlyn Rintoul and Jackson Hewett
A sweet treat that has been savoured by everyone from prime ministers to punters will be in demand as it marks its 75th year at a beloved annual show.
Savannah Meacham and Laine Clark
CBH workers at the Kwinana Grain Terminal will strike against WA’s largest grain handler on Friday over stalled enterprise agreement negotiations.
Georgia Campion
Class action claimants against the unlawful 2011 live cattle export ban have launched an appeal against the Federal Court’s ruling the ban had no effect on low export numbers in following years.
Locally grown Bravo apples have hit US grocery shelves following the inaugural shipment of the internationally-branded Soluna apples.
Last year’s national junior sheep judge champion will travel from his Tambellup farm to challenge Agricultural Shows Australia finalists in September.
Hannah Whitehead
Murray Findlay, who spent three harvests in Kojonup and now works on a farm in Borden, has been selected to represent WA in the national grain judging competition at the Royal Adelaide Show.
Claire Middleton
Farmers are "using all the tools in the toolbox" to protect their crop as weeds get tougher to manage in an evolving war against the unwanted intruders.
Maeve Bannister
Animal-rendered product exports will resume to Indonesia for the first time in seven years following a successful trade visit by Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.
Narrikup’s Libby Morris has qualified for a national final seeking to find the best young cattle parader in Australia.
A royalty licensing dispute has erupted after one of WA’s biggest blueberry companies claimed it is owed more than $28 million in growers’ royalties.
National Farmers Federation chief executive Troy Williams has quit the job five months after taking the role, citing personal reasons.
Western Australia’s biggest private agri-investor says the State’s beef industry is hitting its stride, with its flagship Koojan Downs feeding facility nearing full capacity just four years after opening.
Cally Dupe
WA’s lamb price record has toppled six times in a week, with a pen of heavy lambs sold at Katanning Regional Sheep Saleyards reaching a new high of $320 per head.
Cally Dupe and Georgia Campion
New national figures have revealed a disturbing rise in fatalities across the agricultural sector.
Tiny Holly has just notched two new milestones in his career.
Australia’s wool market has reached a three-month high following renewed inquiry from Chinese buyers, sparking optimism across the industry.
Melissa Pedelty
Manjimup’s own Thea Walker will be representing WA as a finalist for Australia’s top young ag leadership award this year
Kojonup’s Libby Hardingham has been selected to represent WA in the race to be Australia’s best young merino fleece judge in September.
CSBP Fertilisers is urging WA growers to start plant sampling this cropping season to better support optimal growth and maximise returns.
Big scheduled hikes on Fremantle Ports’ ship and cargo charges have triggered backlash among its customers who have lashed the highest increases of 295 per cent as an “excessive cash grab”.
Simone Grogan
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