Search
thewest.com.au

Countryman

More jobsPremiumGingin abattoir cranks up after long wait

A major skill shortage and a Statewide lack of sheep has not discouraged a new WA meat processing company from opening a state-of-the-art abattoir at Gingin

Jenne Brammer

Beef AustraliaBeef Australia packs them in

The Australian beef industry’s biggest conference is under way with more than 100,000 visitors at Rockhampton Showgrounds.

Beef traceabilityTraceability beef to lift value

Blockchain technology could provide full-life traceability of beef products and deliver $115 million in additional sales from Australian farmers by 2025.

Paul DeaneNew chief at NCWSBA to take reins

With a strong farming background and a university education in agriculture, Victorian Paul Deane is looking forward to his new role in Australia’s $2 billion wool industry.

Bob Garnant

Wool marketWool clip set to grow as prices recover

Australia’s embattled wool industry is looking forward to a good Christmas, according to the latest ANZ Agri Commodity Report.

Jenne Brammer

Drops to dollarsPremiumWA farmers singing in the welcome rain

Grain farmers are benefiting from good subsoil moisture from earlier rains, an early break to the season and strong grain prices.

Jenne Brammer

Swim picsCamera IconPremiumIN PICTURES: Lake Argyle Swim

Lake Argyle Resort was filled to the brim on the weekend, as more than 700 people made their way to the East Kimberley for the 2021 Lake Argyle Swim.

Stephanie Sinclair

Bus blitzPremiumFitzroy water battle takes to city streets

Advertising has been plastered across some Perth buses, warning the Fitzroy could become the next Murray-Darling style disaster.

Jenne Brammer

Federal tickPremiumCruelty charges don’t stand, Emanuel lawyers tell court

Emanuels and two directors face cruelty charges over the disastrous Awassi Express voyage, but their lawyers argue they should be dismissed.

Jenne Brammer

ANZ reportFamily farm builds strength

A new report has found Australia’s booming cattle industry is reinvigorating family cattle farms across the nation.

Big gainsPremiumWA farmland values surge almost 20pc

The average value per hectare of WA farmland is $3066 after a 19.3 per cent surge in 2020, thanks to low interest rates, good grain prices and a reasonable season

Jenne Brammer

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
DETAILS OF EVERY PROJECTCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
PM’s big Budget spend to bust congestion on WA roads

The Morrison Government will inject $1.3 billion into the WA economy to help upgrade roads and fund key infrastructure. SEE THE DETAILS OF EVERY PROJECT.

Lanai Scarr

Huge investmentCommentsPremiumPM’s $375m biosecurity plan to stop exotic disease

The Federal Government will inject more than $300 million into stopping exotic pests and diseases entering Australian farms, including African swine fever and foot and mouth disease.

Sarah Ison

Smart-tagsFunding earmarked for meat traceability

An Australian university has been awarded a traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System.

Bank ClosingANZ Beverley’s closure ‘disrespectful’ to customers

Beverley’s only bank is closing its doors, causing angst among the tight-knit farming community and leaving its customers facing a 130km round trip to Northam.

Cally Dupe

Close callVideoWATCH: Truck ploughs into another on Albany Highway

A dramatic collision between two trucks has been caught on police dash cam in WA’s Wheatbelt.

Liam Croy

Tough timesPremiumYeeda mothballs northern abattoir, converts it to co-op

High cattle prices means it is not viable for the Kimberley Meat Co to open this year, prompting management to restructure it into a co-operative.

Jenne Brammer

Trade collapsesPremiumCrayfishers seek $21m in fees relief after China blow

Australia’s lobsters were among a suite of Australian products — including wine, barley, timber and hay — blacklisted by China amid deteriorating tensions between Beijing and Canberra.

Jenne Brammer

cbh boardPremiumSix candidates vie for two positions on CBH board

One three-year term position is available in CBH’s District One, while one two-year term position is available in District Four.

Cally Dupe

“minimum standards”PremiumBigmouths risk being kicked out of CBH board contest

CBH board candidates will need to watch their mouth or risk being expelled from the contest as the grain handler aims to improve the behaviour of those vying for a director’s role.

Cally Dupe

legal actionPremiumFormer CBH board chair Newman firm on legal action

The former CBH board chair launched legal proceedings against Mr Hassell mid-last year and sued him for defamation over two matters between December 2019 and February 2020.

EXCLUSIVE Cally Dupe

Voting overhaulCommentsPremiumUpper House reform now ‘on agenda’ for WA Govt

After repeatedly claiming before the election reform to reduce country representation was ‘not on our agenda’ the McGowan Government has announced an expert advisory panel will examine exactly that.

Josh Zimmerman

41st ParliamentLara’s love letter to Gero in special speech

New member for Geraldton Lara Dalton delivered a love letter to her home town as part of a prestigious speech on the first sitting day of the 41st Parliament yesterday.

Phoebe Pin

OPINIONSearch for fresh markets is part of the fix

The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA notes the call by Grain Producers Australia for the creation of a $20 million fund to help barley growers find new markets, but it doesn’t agree.

Gary McGill