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Families all across rural Australia — from the Wheatbelt to the desert — put on their best red shirts for the launch of a day dedicated to raising awareness about the unique challenges of rural education.

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Rural education gets spotlight on special day

The Midland Line could soon take on heavier loads of grain after the State Government and Arc Infrastructure announced an upgrade to freight rail between Carnamah and Mingenew.

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Midland Line upgrade to increase grain volumes

With this year’s harvest kicking off, the Grains Research and Development Corporation and fire safety experts are reminding growers to stay safe and reduce the risk of harvest fires.

Maintenance is key to prevent harvester fires: GRDC

Chris Patmore, an Eneabba sheep farmer and long-time member of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA, has been recognised for his tireless determination and years of service in the livestock industry.

Livestock representative awarded for longstanding dedication

The National Farmers’ Federation and Cattle Australia have heralded a recent proposal by the European Commission to delay contentious deforestation laws as a “victory for common sense”.

Europe proposes delays to controversial deforestation laws

CBH Group’s Grower Study Tour brought together farmers from across WA, and while the trip only lasted a week, the memories and insight garnered will last a lifetime.

CBH Grower Study Tour leaves long lasting memories

You couldn’t wipe the smile off Venturon Livestock co-principal Harris Thompson’s face after his White Suffolk ram was awarded the 2024 Perth Royal Show All Breeds Interbreed Supreme Champion sash.

Venturon Livestock wins Perth Royal Show sheep Interbreed

Australian canola imports into Japan are on the rise, and WA growers got to see first-hand what this means at one of Japan’s biggest edible oil processing companies.

Australian canola making it big in Japan

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Farmers say the Albanese Government is trying to buy its way out of a ‘really stupid idea’ after it was revealed an extra $32.7 million will be injected into Labor’s live export ban transition package.

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Live export ban: Farmers slam $32.7m transition boost

Research to solve the missing link in Merino profitability was discussed at the Merinotech WA Open Day, where industry researchers laid out the groundwork for better balance in future breeding objectives.

Merinotech WA Open Day reveals breakthrough research

A WA climate technology company aiming to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint is one step closer to providing methane-reducing supplements to Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of beef.

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