Western Australia

A red meat delegation from WA heads to the UK with the hope of unlocking trade opportunities for beef and sheep. Photo: Pamela Lawson.
SHEEP

WA red meat delegation on a mission to boost UK trade opportunities

Red meat representatives from WA are heading on a seven day tour of the UK.

25 March 2024

The WA ag minister has been accused on failing to stand up for the state's sheep producers. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

WA government accused of having "secret" live export meetings

The WA Government has been meeting with federal ministers about a transition package for farmers.

20 March 2024

 DPIRD soil researcher Wayne Parker stressed the importance of ameliorating in May at the GRDC updates in Perth last month. Photo: Jenna Santos
CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

15 March 2024

 Planfarm business consultant, Peter Newman, said WA growers who practiced soil amelioration between 2013 and 2023 increased cropping profits by an additional $100/ha per year on average compared to growers who did not. Photo: Jenna Santos.  
CROPPING

Soil amelioration delivers millions to WA growers

A recent study showed soil amelioration boosted WA cropping profits by $100/ha a year on average.

13 March 2024

 Farmers in WA's south west can now apply for funding to support carbon farming projects, with soil testing, preparation and seed purchasing among the eligible activities Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

New carbon project funding available in WA

WA Government announces $2.77m in funding for carbon farming projects across the south-west.

08 March 2024

 WA gun licence holders are being encouraged to hand in their firearms, as the Government's buyback scheme gets underway. Photo credit: DG FotoStock, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA's firearm buyback scheme kicks off

Licence holders in WA are encouraged to hand in guns under the state's $64.3m buyback scheme.

19 February 2024

 Telecommunications companies and Government are under fire for failing to provide essential services.
TECHNOLOGY

Regional telecommunications fail as Government review gets underway

Telecommunication failure leaves communities unable to contact 000.

29 January 2024

 WA skeleton weed program aims to eradicate the pest and stop its spread. Photo credit: DPRID.
CROPPING

Skeleton weed program makes headway

Skeleton weed surveillance campaign underway in WA.

17 January 2024

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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: 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

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

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