DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

SHEEP

MV Bahijah livestock arrive in Israel

Livestock onboard the MV Bahijah have arrived safely in Israel, bringing the saga to an end.

10 April 2024

CATTLE

Indonesia suspends live cattle exports from an NT establishment

Recent cattle deaths on the Brahman Express prompts temporary suspension.

02 April 2024

SHEEP

Livestock disembark the MV Bahijah

The MV Bahijah's livestock are being unloaded in WA, as the exporter considers its options.

14 February 2024

LIVESTOCK

Calls for Watt to be sacked over MV Bahijah debacle

The circumstances following the decision to return the MV Bahijah labelled an "absolute disgrace".

12 February 2024

LIVESTOCK

Still no decision on "complex" MV Bahijah situation

Cattle have been unloaded from the MV Bahijah, but there's no decision on the remaining livestock.

05 February 2024

LIVESTOCK

Returned live export ship sparks heated debate

A live export ship that returned to Australia due to the Red Sea conflict has sparked heated debate.

31 January 2024

INSIGHT

Australian researchers develop game to improve child farm safety

Calm Your Farm game aims to educate teenagers about farm safety.

11 December 2023

SHEEP

WA Premier backs live sheep trade

The WA Premier said the Federal Government should reconsider its plan to ban live sheep exports.

01 December 2023

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.