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Although Australia has secured enough urea for the current season, the Australian Fertilizer Corporation says securing granular phosphate products for 2027 remains a challenge. 

Fertiliser supply PremiumGranular phosphate supply for 2027 still a challenge

Although Australia has secured enough urea for the current season, the Australian Fertilizer Corporation says securing granular phosphate products for 2027 remains a challenge. 

Rebecca Nadge

Dairy Australia says the risk of the avian influenza to Australian dairy cattle remains low.

avian influenzaPremiumRisk for H5 bird flu in dairy cattle remains low

Australia’s leading dairy industry representative says the risk of infection of Australian dairy cattle with the H5 bird flu remains low despite increasing detections.

Melissa Pedelty

Leading industry bodies are “deeply frustrated” after the expanded Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme did not include veterinary students.  

SCHEME DISMAYPremiumVet students still ineligible for Commonwealth Prac Payments

Leading industry bodies have been left “deeply frustrated” after the expanded Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme did not include veterinary students

Rebecca Nadge

DC Agri Solutions now provides support directly to WA grain growers.

grain storagePremiumDC Agri Solutions expands into WA

An Australian agricultural services company specialising in grain storage management, on-farm fumigation, and pest control has expanded into WA.

Melissa Pedelty

Cattle at the Muchea saleyard.

feedbackWA cattle farmers encouraged to comment on per head levy

A national peak body is encouraging WA grassfed cattle farmers to have their say on where their levy money will go.

Melissa Pedelty

WAARC PhD student Roberto Lujan Rocha with a drone.

Ag sector challenges studyPremiumKey agricultural challenges identified

A collaboration of State Government representatives, academics, and industry stakeholders have identified the key challenges facing the agriculture sector during the next five to 15 years.

Bob Garnant

Wyloo Station was a recipient of the first round of the Pilbara Extension Network. Pictured: Shanon Thompson, leader of the rest-based grazing systems investigation.

Pilbara developmentPremiumNew Pilbara Extension Network initiatives announced

Six Pilbara stations are receiving assistance to enhance staff members’ skills and drive regional and industry growth and innovation through a local grassroots program.

Melissa Pedelty

The West Australian Leadership Matters with Pauline Hanson at Crown Perth: Hanson is pictured in convesation with editor-in-chief Chris Dore.

One nation PremiumPauline Hanson criticises live export ban at Perth address

The leader of One Nation has hit out at the Federal Government’s decision to ban the live sheep export trade during an address in Perth on Tuesday. 

Rebecca Nadge

AgriGard will launch at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days.

new techPremiumNew technology to launch at Dowerin Machinery Field Days

A WA-based agri-tech business is launching its innovative new system, designed to protect expensive farm equipment from catching fire, at a popular annual field day next month.

Melissa Pedelty

Wool agent Carl Poingdestre.

flashbacksPremiumWool agent retires after 48 years in the sector

A wool industry stalwart has retired after 48 years in the industry — a decision he described as “bittersweet”.

Melissa Pedelty

According to the Safer Farms Agricultural Injury and Fatality 2026 trend report, one of the top three leading causes of injury was being hit by animals.

farm safetyPremiumFarmsafe report shows many incidents could have been avoided

The latest data on farming fatalities and injuries has found too many families continue to be affected by preventable injuries and fatalities on farm.

Melissa Pedelty and Rebecca Nadge

Moora Miling Pasture Group secretary Rachel Walmsley and president David Hamilton.

targeting connectionPremiumWA’s oldest grower group encourages youth in agriculture

WA’s oldest grower group has been quietly targeting sustainable farming practices in the Wheatbelt’s north for more than 85 years.

Melissa Pedelty and Georgia Campion

Over the past 20 years, agricultural land in Australia jumped by more than 250 per cent, growth driven by strong livestock prices, favourable weather, low interest rates and land scarcity.

Who gets the farm?PremiumSuccession disputes tearing rural families apart

Farm succession disputes are rising in WA as land valuations surge and traditional farming succession becomes a thing of the past.

Melissa Pedelty

Artist rendering of the proposed Peel Agri-Bio Innovation Precinct at Lot 9503 Gull Road, Keralup.

Major DevelopmentPremiumDunsborough vintner proposes $350 million ag facility

A $350 million agriculture development facility, which is being pitched as Australia’s first carbon-negative Agri-Tech innovation precinct, has been proposed for WA’s Peel region

Melissa Pedelty

Sarah Corke's grain and sheep farm in Yealering on July 17.

Fingers crossedPremiumCrop forecast finds WA grainbelt looks deceptively good

The latest forecast estimates that while WA’s crops have the potential to again hit records, a predicted drier and hotter spring may swing the pendulum very quickly. 

Melissa Pedelty

The Australian Government funded the community wellbeing program as part of the $140m live sheep export transition package.

export ban responsePremiumCommunity Wellbeing Program rolls out across WA

A range of new wellbeing services is available to sheep producers thanks to a program established in response to the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea.

Melissa Pedelty

A tributary of the Fitzroy River zigzags across the mud flats south of Derby.

Drop in the OceanPremiumBig cattle players call for Fitzroy-Derby water rethink

Two of northern WA’s big cattle players have called for the State Government to reconsider tight restrictions on surface water restrictions for the Fitzroy-Derby River.

Georgia Campion

Small Farmers WA secured the 129.69ha site 8km south of Mt Barker in Yerriminup Strategic Industrial Area for its off-grid abattoir.

next stagePremiumSmall Farmers WA secure new abattoir site

A farmer-led advocacy group has secured a site for its highly anticipated service-kill livestock processing facility.

Melissa Pedelty

West Australian Wool Collective to host two major Chinese wool processing companies, Jinmeng and Tongwei.

industry eventPremiumTwo of China’s leading wool processors set to visit WA

An independent wool collective will host two of China’s leading wool processors in interactive information sessions next month.

Melissa Pedelty

Feral deer.

Culling RoundPremiumWA on its way to wiping out feral deer population

WA is on its way to wiping out the feral deer population plaguing farmers, after the latest State Government cull saw the removal of nearly 300 head in two regions.

Georgia Campion

A water coalition has urged the State Government to strongly reconsider a “blanket ban” on new surface water licences in the Kimberley under the latest Fitzroy-Derby River draft management plan.

Without A PaddlePremiumWater coalition urges for river plan reconsideration

A water coalition has urged the State Government to strongly reconsider a “blanket ban” on new surface water licences in the Kimberley under the latest Fitzroy-Derby River draft management plan.

Georgia Campion

GRDC general manager applied research, development and extension Craig Baillie said the NGN open call was a collaborative approach where GRDC partnered with grassroots organisations to deliver solutions to known issues for Australian grain growers.

grower prioritiesPremiumGRDC are seeking projects that address priority issues

A leading grain research organisation is looking for projects in Australia that respond to region-specific challenges as part of one of its newest investment initiatives.

Melissa Pedelty

Elders' chief executive officer Mark Allison.

Unified StrategyTop agribusiness boss calls for national ag strategy

Australia’s top agribusiness boss has called for a long-term national agriculture strategy to bolster the nation’s economic and sovereign capability.

Georgia Campion

Central Wheatbelt Biosecurity Association executive officer Linda Vernon said the worst of the impact was going to be felt in areas closer to Perth.

imminent riskPremiumState Government trickle feeds Wild Dog Action Plan funding

WA farmers say the reduction of Wild Dog Action Plan funding means it will be a matter of months before impacts are felt, making the issue ‘imminently problematic’.

Melissa Pedelty