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Wheatbelt grain grower Neil Smith in chickpea crop.

weed offPremiumDon’t rest yet farmers, says GRDC weeds manager

WA grain growers are being prompted to review their weed management plans, with a wet summer forecast likely to drive higher weed pressure in all regions

Melissa Pedelty

Jess Alp of Wakedale Farm, Royal Agricultural Society of WA vice-president Harold Sealy and Brad Alp of Wakedale Farm.

industry boostPremiumWA has some of the best meat in the country

Six WA livestock producers have been recognised at the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards – Branded Meats.

Melissa Pedelty

Production grower Shaun Kalajzic, who was one of the production growers, said he was very impressed with the results of AGT-Trigg at harvest.

new varietyPremiumNew wheat variety labelled ‘cracking good’

A new wheat variety is impressing WA farmers with its consistent yield and resilience, with one north-eastern Wheatbelt farmer going as far as to call it “cracking good”.

Melissa Pedelty

There are less than two weeks left to vote on grass-fed cattle levy, says Cattle Australia’s Will Evans.

OpinionOpinion: Two weeks left to vote on cattle levy

Activist groups are running well-funded national campaigns against grass-fed producers and they shape how the community sees every producer. The industry levy helps defend this, writes Will Evans.

Will Evans

Mr Albanese and UK PM Andy Burnham discussed proposed changes to backpacker visa rules at CHOGM.

thank you, nextPremiumFarmers take UK backpacker proposal with grain of salt

WA farmers say the Anthony Albanese’s proposal to make British nationals no longer exempt from regional work is not enough to solve the pressure put on farmers by the Federal Government’s migration changes.

Melissa Pedelty

Australian wool prices have fallen for the fourth consecutive week.

still slidingPremiumAustralian wool market hits lowest level since February

Australia’s wool market is continuing to fall, hitting below 1700¢ for the first time since February at the close of sales on November 4.

Melissa Pedelty

Episode 3 co-founder and market analyst Andrew Whitelaw.

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Unpeaceful MarketPremium
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Black Sea peace talks threatens Australian grain returns

A leading market analyst has issued a dire warning about potential grain competition if Ukraine and Russia begin a peace process and the Black Sea re-emerges as a powerful producer.

Georgia Campion

Murdoch University Associate Professor and project lead Hanabeth Luke.

strength in numbersPremiumSurvey results gives soil researchers validation

A landholder survey has confirmed that soil health is a leading priority for Wheatbelt and South West farmers, viewed as fundamental to environmental stewardship and long-term farm profitability.

Melissa Pedelty

Harvest underway at Glenelg Estate in Amelup.

Bumper ReceivalsHarvest well under way with 5.1Mt of grain counted

Harvest is well under way across WA’s grain growing regions, with the State’s grain handling giant reporting more than five million tonnes collected and counting.

Georgia Campion

Nutrien president and chief executive Ken Seitz and managing director Adrian Capogreco.

That’s a big shedPremiumNutrien unveils new $70 million fertiliser facility

Nutrien Ag Solutions’ bulk granular fertiliser throughput in WA has increased significantly with the opening of its new Rockingham facility earlier this year.

Georgia Campion

The next WoolPoll has been delayed indefinitely.

locked-inPremiumWoolPoll 2027 is delayed indefinitely

Wool growers are being locked into a 1.5 per cent levy repayment indefinitely while the Federal Goverment designs a new polling framework.

Melissa Pedelty

Nick Hislop is program director of National Shared Services Co-operative (Mutual Care Ltd).

OpinionPremiumOpinion: Co-operatives and mutuals’ competitive advantage

Co-operatives and mutuals are one of Australia’s least discussed business models and one of its greatest competitive advantages, writes Nick Hislop.

Nick Hislop

The Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey was developed to inform government policy, machinery development and industry investment.

autonomous farmingPremiumBroadacre growers encouraged to complete 10-minute survey

Broadacre growers are being encouraged to complete a survey on autonomous farming, regardless of their knowledge or experience.

Melissa Pedelty

Agora Livestock head of markets Dean Hubbard.

Beyond the saleyardsPremiumLocal loyalty, competitive pricing, and a stronger industry

My recent commentary around sheep and lamb price differences between Western Australia and the eastern states has generated considerable industry discussion, writes Dean Hubbard.

Dean Hubbard

Paradise Creek Dairies owner Warrick Tyrrell and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at Paradise Creek Dairies where about 360 cows were wearing Halter's smart collars.

HERD MANAGEMENT PremiumHalter’s virtual fencing technology now available in WA

WA’s First Farm with Virtual Fencing – Thursday 5 November, Bunbury

Rose Patane

Fremantle-based wool exporter Peter Morris is optomistic on the future of Australian wool, highlighting the move towards more comfortable clothing and an increased awareness around the source of materials.

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Casual WFH trend boosts optimism in Aus wool market

A Fremantle-based exporter is optimistic on the future of Australia’s wool market after the positive effect of COVID-19 caused the world to become more casual, as work from home became the norm.

Georgia Campion

Calista Primary School P&C members and students.

The power a 10¢ container holds

Through Containers for Change, every accepted container returned earns a 10¢ refund for you or a good cause.

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Independent meat market analyst Simon Quilty. The AAACWA 2026 Outlook conference at Burswood on Swan, November 4, 2026.

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Aussie beef prices to drive lamb pricing growth

An independent meat market analyst expects the price of lamb to rise next year, driven higher by the increasing ‘record’ price of beef as Australia backfills demand where the US cannot supply.

Georgia Campion

CBH has welcomed a strong start to the 2026-27 harvest season.

Yellow WaveMore than two million tonnes of grain received by CBH Group

Harvest is well underway across the State as WA’s grain handling giant reports double the amount of grain received compared with the same time last year.

Georgia Campion

Major upgrades at CBH's Mingenew site has seen storage capacity expanded to 710,000 tonnes in time for the 2026/27 harvest.

Let it GrainPremiumMingenew grain hub gets major storage and rail boost

Rail and grain storage capacity at Mingenew have been upgraded to increase the region’s grain handling and outloading capacities.

Georgia Campion

US President Donald Trump is unlikely to vote against the findings of an investigation into sheep imports despite the results of the mid term elections.

Woolly InvestigationPremiumTrump likely to adopt sheep import investigation findings

A livestock industry expert has warned that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to vote against the findings of an investigation into sheep imports into the North American nation as findings are due soon.

Georgia Campion

Complete system for Peninsula Downs, WA's largest dairy farm operation.

Watt a bright ideaPremiumFarmers save about 60pc in fuel costs using solar container

WA farmers are being encouraged to look into alternative option for their gensets as a way to lower diesel costs and increase electricity reliability

Melissa Pedelty

Jared Ryan and Ben Whisson. The AAACWA 2026 Outlook conference at Burswood on Swan, November 4, 2026.

Ag ForecastingPremiumIN PICTURES: Industry forecasting at AAACWA’s 2026 Outlook

Hundreds of agricultural consultants packed into the Burswood on Swan to sit in on presentations forecasting the industry’s outlook following almost a year of global uncertainty.

Georgia Campion

HHG Legal Group senior associate Richard Dewar.

think againPremiumMany farmers do not know agistment law, says expert

An agricultural law expert is reminding farmers that the laws of agistment are actually different from the common assumption, after noticing many were not familiar with the default position of the law

Melissa Pedelty