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 New laws aim to give landholders power to stop strangers from entering and discharging firearms on their land.
AGRIBUSINESS

Firearm property letter system overhauled in WA

Property letter system to be overhauled under the WA Government's proposed new Firearms Act.

18 October 2023

 The WA Government is proposing to tighten firearm laws. Photo courtesy Agriculture Victoria.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA producers limited to 10 guns under proposed new laws

The WA Government announces its tough new gun laws.

16 October 2023

 Applications are now open for the evokeAG Startup Program. Photo courtesy of AgriFutures.
TECHNOLOGY

Momentum is building for agrifood-tech event

The WA government is strengthening its support ahead of the AgriFutures evokeAG 2024 Perth event.

02 October 2023

 ALEC and NFF urge government to reconsider its live sheep export phase out. Image courtesy ALEC.
LIVESTOCK

Calls ramp up for reversal on live sheep export ban decision

Farming groups say the ban puts $11.1b trade partnership at risk.

29 September 2023

 Muresk has opened its new specialist agricultural mechanical training facilities. Photo courtesy of Muresk Institute
MACHINERY

Muresk opens multi-million dollar agricultural training facility

It is hoped the training expansion will entice new interest.

27 September 2023

The controversial 2021 ACH Act was scrapped last month following substantial pressure from WA farmers. Photo: Jenna Santos.
AGRIBUSINESS

Draft Aboriginal cultural heritage regulations released

Parliamentary debate is due to commence next week.

15 September 2023

 Professor Kadambot Siddique crowned WA Scientist of the Year for his world class agricultural research. Photo credit: Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
CROPPING

Ag Scientist named WA Scientist of the Year

Professor Kadambot Siddique honoured at the Premier's Science Awards.

13 September 2023

Director General DPIRD, Heather Brayford, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Alannah MacTiernan,  WA Premier, Mark McGowan and Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University, Andrew Deeks, officially announce $320 million in funding to build a new research centre in WA.
AGRIBUSINESS

$320 million investment for new agricultural HQ in WA

$320 million funding to boost agricultural research and biosecurity.

02 December 2022

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

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

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

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

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.