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MLA MeatUp ForumPremiumLivestock producers urged to remain vigilant against JD

As foot-and-mouth disease continues to dominate the headlines, livestock producers have been urged to remain vigilant against another major biosecurity threat facing WA.

Adam Poulsen

MLA MEATUP CONFERENCEWA mixed farming guru reveals tricks of the trade

Borden mixed farming guru Paul O’Meehan has revealed his top tips for successfully scaling up the family farm — and they are surprisingly simple.

Adam Poulsen

Next generationNext-generation Merino breeders

Do Merinos make money?

Bob Garnant

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Sheep prices down as processors booked

Sheep prices are off again, and many processors are booked out until at least October

Rob Kelly

SHEEP SURVEYPremiumWA home to Australia’s biggest Merino ewe breeding flock

WA’s Great Southern has the biggest Merino ewe breeding flock in Australia according to the latest national snapshot, with central west NSW the only other sheep producing region to come close.

Bob Garnant and Adam Poulsen

Merino field daysWA’s Merino Field Days full of contentment

WA Merino field days kicked off this week with 22 studs exhibiting on day one with the majority at two main venues while two studs hosted on-property events.

Bob Garnant

Livestock MattersPremiumWALRC’s Livestock Matters to feature Farm-a-Friend program

Nuffield scholar Michael Craig will headline the WA Livestock Research Council’s Livestock Matters event set to take place on August 22 at the Esplanade in Fremantle from 8.30am to 5pm.

Bob Garnant

foot and mouthPremiumParliamentary debate fiery over MacTiernan’s FMD comments

A fiery debate over the future of beleaguered Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan’s role has seen politicians come out swinging after her controversial FMD comments left farmers reeling.

Peter Law, Jacinta Cantatore & Stuart McGuckin

Meaty gossipCommentsPremiumRumours of China beef ban ‘unsubstantiated’ says minister

WA Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan has hosed down fears of a ban on beef exports to China, saying the Federal Government made it clear there was ‘no evidence of rejected shipments’.  

Cally Dupe

BusinessPremiumQld beef supplier to repay staff $2.5m

After discovering 11 years of underpayments, one of Australia's major beef suppliers will repay staff more than $2.5 million.

Laine Clark

PoliticsCommentsPremiumDon't suspend beef imports, PM tells China

Anthony Albanese has called on China to remove sanctions against Australian products amid fears that Beijing will stop beef imports over disease concerns.

Dominic Giannini and Liv Casben

LIVESTOCK HANDLING CUPPremiumRegistrations open for KPCA Livestock Handling Cup

Station workers are sharpening their skills for the WA pastoral industry’s biggest competitive event, with applications now open for the annual KPCA Livestock Handling Cup.

Adam Poulsen

WA Sheep ExpoPremiumWA’s largest Merino event takes centre stage at Katanning

WA’s largest Merino event, the Rabobank WA Sheep Expo and Ram Sale at Katanning will welcome back interstate and overseas visitors and include the inaugural WA Working Dog Auction.

Bob Garnant

MLA MEATUP FORUMPremiumDPIRD vet urges farmers to educate the ignorant on FMD

Educating people ‘who know nothing about farming’ is the best thing farmers can do to safeguard against foot-and-mouth disease, according to a senior DPIRD veterinarian.

Adam Poulsen

MLA MEATUP FORUMPremiumConsumer win from cuts-based sheepmeat model

A new cuts-based sheepmeat model is being commercialised under Meat Standards Australia in a bid to improve eating quality consistency and give producers better carcass feedback.

Adam Poulsen

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASEDPIRD to hold FMD information forums in regional WA

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is kicking off a four-town tour to spread information about exotic livestock diseases including the dreaded foot-and-mouth.

Adam Poulsen

TRACEABILITY BOOSTPeak sheep bodies back move to mandatory EID

Australia’s peak sheep and wool producer bodies have thrown their support behind a nationally agreed plan to make electronic identification mandatory for sheep.

Adam Poulsen

Long Wool DayLong Wool Day celebrates 25 years of quality Merinos

WA Merino stud breeders gathered at the Ram Shed in Narrogin for the 25th anniversary of the Long Wool Day, a premier event that kicks off the State’s ram selling season.

Bob Garnant

Dairy Industry PremiumMilk is still king as microbes enter the contest

There’s a new kid on the block of alternative milks and it has the potential to both disrupt dairy and the plant-based space, according to Dairy Australia.

Cally Dupe

Exciting returnGet (clean) boots on for the Ekka

It's been a couple of years since The Royal Queensland Show, or Ekka, has opened its gates but a major event of the nation's agricultural calendar is back.

Liv Casben

MLA MEATUP FORUMPremiumWA in ‘strong position’ as red meat industry evolves: MLA

WA livestock producers have been told they are in a “strong position” as the red meat industry evolves, with global demand for animal protein growing rapidly despite changing consumer trends.

Adam Poulsen

BusinessPremiumFoot and mouth outbreak risk 'diminishing'

A national cabinet meeting has been told Australia is becoming more likely to avoid a foot and mouth disease outbreak as Indonesia manages its outbreak.

Michael Ramsey

CRUNCHING THE NUMBERSFMD threat greatest for sheepmeat and wool trades

WA’s sheepmeat and wool trades have the most to lose if foot-and-mouth disease reaches Australia, with the two industries facing a similar economic fallout, according to a leading agricultural analyst.

Adam Poulsen

In checkCommentsTask force to tackle devastating foot and mouth disease

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has announced a new task force to monitor Australia’s preparedness for foot and mouth disease.

Kimberley Caines