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 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

 WA crop sowing guide is now available for 2024. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

WA crop sowing guide for 2024 now available

The 2024 WA Crop Sowing Guide is now available to help growers plan next season's program.

15 December 2023

 Boston and his pack are sniffing out unwanted guests that threaten WA agriculture this festive season. Photo credit: DPIRD.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Government ramps up biosecurity

WA Government ramps biosecurity checks for the festive season

13 December 2023

NFF president, David Jochinke, welcomes the WA Premier's support. Photo courtesy of NFF.
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

 WA Wheatbelt towns could lose millions if the live sheep export ban goes ahead. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Live sheep trade ban could cost rural towns millions

A new report estimates the proposed live sheep export ban will cost rural towns millions.

29 November 2023

 DPIRD officers Catherine Borger, Dave Nicholson and Miranda Slaven at a trial site in WA where a machine that uses electricity to kill weeds is being tested. Image courtesy DPIRD.
MACHINERY

Electric weed control trials create a buzz

WA research shows zapping of weeds can be successful

29 November 2023

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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.