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Wool to ClothesWoolgrowers get glimpse into journey from sheep to clothes

WA woolgrowers and industry stakeholders got a glimpse into the complex processes and supply chain that wool travels through once it leaves the farm.

Georgia Campion

Colleen Hayes and Ronnie Rowe, both a part of the Bees2Honey Festival team. They coordinated attractions teaching guests about beekeeping and honey at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day.

ALL GRINS AT GIDGEDay of fun as farm comes to the bush

Danielle Marsland

Katanning brothers David and Geoff Stade were devastated when the ban on live sheep exports were announced, but are determined to stay in sheep for the time being.

Flock Change‘Bitterly disappointed’ GS farmers plan to stay in sheep

Katanning brothers David and Geoff Stade have been devastated by the live sheep export ban. But a change to their flock composition about 20 years ago could see them weather the industry storm a little longer.

Georgia Campion

A review of the cattle transaction levy has been proposed.

Bovine FundsCattle transaction levy to get first review in two decades

Cattle Australia has proposed and formed a committee to undertake a review of the cattle transaction levy — the first of its kind in 20 years.

Georgia Campion

The Brownes Dairy Facility production floor.

Dairy DisputeIndefinite lockout at WA’s oldest dairy ends

WA’s oldest dairy and the Transport Workers Union are one step closer to nutting out a deal after a dramatic breakdown in bargaining agreement negotiations led to an indefinite lockout last week.

Georgia Campion

PERMIT DELAYSDelay to emergency bait permit criticised

While regulatory approval for double-strength mouse baits has been welcomed by industry, stakeholders say the lengthy wait was unacceptable and should have been prioritised.

Rebecca Nadge and Sienna Seychell

Wheatbelt NRM Green Sheep Project manager Aram Ali, WAFarmers president Steve McGuire, Sheep Producers Australia policy advisor John McGregor, Wheatbelt NRM chief executive Renata Paliskis, Stud Merino Breeders Association of WA immediate past president and Gairdner sheep producer Michael Campbell, and Bev Kowald of Katanning Landcare.

Green SheepGreen Sheep Project rolled out to futureproof WA sector

A 2½-year project has been launched to measure the environmental impact of sheep and implement practical, on-farm solutions to futureproof the WA sheep sector.

Georgia Campion

WAFarmers president and Kojonup sheep farmer Steve McGuire.

Changing marketsConfidence loss highlighted in WA sheep industry report

An economic analysis underpinning WA’s transition away from live sheep exports has found the sector will require broad market changes, rather than simply rebuilding flock numbers.

Rebecca Nadge

State PoliticsCook declares need to refine canola locally to boost value

Roger Cook has described the lack of a canola crushing and refining industry in WA as ‘nuts’ as he outlined his desire for the State to add value to a product it exports around $1.2 billion worth of each year.

FARMLAND VALUE DROPWA farmland value falls 24.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter

A report has found WA agricultural land values have fallen 24.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter, but stakeholders says the decline is likely more a reflection of the properties offered than a true devaluation.

Cheese names such as feta, romano and gruyere will eventually be phased out. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessCheesed off: Aussie dairy at centre of trade quandary

Australian cheese has become the subject of a long debate in Senate estimates, with concerns producers are not getting a fair slice under the EU trade deal.

Fertiliser purchases are on the backburner but seeds and crop-protection product spending remains. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessFarmers eye yield gains as fertiliser, fuel costs surge

Nufarm shares have soared to a one-year high after the Melbourne-based agribusiness reported a first-half profit increase of 28 per cent to $38 million.

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BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Shift from price to procurement

The past week’s national sheep and lamb market again reinforced what is becoming an increasingly clear industry trend: the issue confronting the sector may no longer simply be price, but supply.

Dean Hubbard

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Sheffield Resources' Thunderbird mineral sands mine.

MiningTaxpayer-backed mine has one last roll of the dice

A key contractor at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine is out the door, with the WA operation teetering on the brink of financial collapse.

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Two young lives have been lost in a horror crash in the Wheatbelt after a ute slammed into a tree near Dandaragan in the early hours of Sunday.

Disaster and EmergencyWheatbelt tragedy as three young lives lost in 24 hours

The Wheatbelt has been rocked by tragedy after three young people were killed in two separate crashes in less than 24 hours.

Troy de Ruyter

Cottesloe Beach is set for a $15 million facelift after the Albanese Government announced $10m towards a long-awaited revamp, with the local council also putting $5m towards the works.

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The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key US market, currently accounting for more than half of both Novo’s and Eli Lilly’s respective sales.

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