CROPPING

Timely rains bolster WA grain forecast

THE latest estimate from the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) has Western Australia on track for winter crop production of more than 21 million tonnes.

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 The latest GIWA crop forecast says WA should harvest more than 21 million tonnes of grain this season. Picture Mark Saunders.

The latest GIWA crop forecast says WA should harvest more than 21 million tonnes of grain this season. Picture Mark Saunders.

GIWA's September Crop Report, released today, noted good falls of rain for much of the grainbelt over the last week have kept crops on track for another near record year for WA. The report says total...

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