Farm Weekly
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA is back on track
The PGA is back on track following alleged financial misconduct. Picture from files.
Perri Polson
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"It is not normal to stop trade" - Morocco ag dept on live sheep export ban

Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture general secretary Arrach Redouan (left), with Liberal WA MP for the Agriculture Region Steve Martin and Boyup Brook sheep farmer Hugo Bombara in Morocco last month. Picture by Brooke Littlewood.
Brooke Littlewood
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Sheep are small town's lifeline, so what happens now? asks young trainee

Perri Polson
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Jorja Downsborough (right) said sheep have a special place in her heart. Picture supplied.
Breaking

Nationals' leadership ballot result; party decides climate policy future

Jason Gregory
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Matt Canavan and David Littleproud faced off in a ballot for the Nationals leadership on May 12, 2025. Pictures by Attila Csaszar and Keegan Carroll.
A reliable bin and new boomsprayer keeps Kim McNee's operation ticking
Rhys Tarling
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Ben McNee (left), and brother Harry by the 30 Series Simplicity bin. Between them is their dog Sally. Picture by Rhys Tarling.

From Albany to Egypt, maiden south coast pulse shipment takes to the sea

A 6000-tonne shipment of WA faba beans grown by south coast growers is making its way from Albany to Egypt. Picture by Southern Ports.
Belinda Morrissy
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Firefighting is integral to farming and a duty passed through generations

Perri Polson
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Cousins Garry and George Batt are celebrating significant milestones in volunteer firefighting. Picture by Perri Polson.

Step into an unparalleled coastal and riverside living in North Fremantle

Mel Williams
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A precinct with only 12 units is up for sale through White House Property Partners. Picture supplied.
Coastal living a showpiece of luxury and lifestyle on the South Coast of WA
Mel Williams
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Pristine Goode Beach near Albany is the backdrop to this architect-designed home. Picture supplied.

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Turtle Creek is an exceptional 112 acre Clarence Valley lifestyle property

Mark Phelps
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Turtle Creek is an exceptional 112 acre Clarence Valley lifestyle property. Picture supplied

One of the ACT's largest and oldest operating pastoral holdings for sale

Mark Phelps
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Uriarra Station is one of the ACT's oldest operating pastoral holdings. Picture supplied

Cropping

Biosecurity training centre to get academics out of labs, into paddocks

ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity director Professor Peter Solomon.
Dakota Tait
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Incitec Pivot Fertilisers sells for more than $300 million to surprising buyer

Andrew Marshall
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Dyno Nobel expects to transfer of ownership of the Incitec Pivot fertiliser business by late September. File picture

From Albany to Egypt, maiden south coast pulse shipment takes to the sea

Belinda Morrissy
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A 6000-tonne shipment of WA faba beans grown by south coast growers is making its way from Albany to Egypt. Picture by Southern Ports.

Machinery

A reliable bin and new boomsprayer keeps Kim McNee's operation ticking

Ben McNee (left), and brother Harry by the 30 Series Simplicity bin. Between them is their dog Sally. Picture by Rhys Tarling.
Rhys Tarling
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Yamaha Motor buys Robotics Plus to help form new company Yamaha Agriculture

The new company is all about automation and using AI for farming.
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Robotics Plus' latest commercial innovation is Prospr, a robust, autonomous, multi-use hybrid vehicle designed to carry out various orchard and vineyard crop tasks. Picture supplied

Wyalkatchem grower's workhorse Case IH Steiger 500 tractor passes 15,000 hours

Rhys Tarling
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Modesty Farms employee Daniel Whitehead (left), with Boekeman Machinery, Dowerin branch, sales consultant Peter Crippen and Ben Boekeman, Boekeman Machinery group sales manager. Picture by Rhys Tarling.

Sheep & Goats

"It is not normal to stop trade" - Morocco ag dept on live sheep export ban

Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture general secretary Arrach Redouan (left), with Liberal WA MP for the Agriculture Region Steve Martin and Boyup Brook sheep farmer Hugo Bombara in Morocco last month. Picture by Brooke Littlewood.
Brooke Littlewood
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Adieu to wool's glory days, or just see you later? What's next for industry

Victoria Nugent
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A shearing team at work on Merino rams at 'Fern Hill', a sheep farm near Canberra, in 1947. Picture taken by F. Fisher and supplied by the National Archives of Australia.

Public rallies behind Swan Hill saleyards amid ongoing financial losses

Chris McLennan
Consultants claim the Swan Hill Livestock Exchange will continue to be a drain on the local council's finances. File picture.

Agribusiness

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers sells for more than $300 million to surprising buyer

Dyno Nobel expects to transfer of ownership of the Incitec Pivot fertiliser business by late September. File picture
Andrew Marshall
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Farm property sales boom ends, land prices now set for a slow recovery

Chris McLennan
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The boom in farm sales which saw land prices jump an incredible 79 per cent between 2020 and 2023 can expect a small rise after last year's correction. File picture.

Public rallies behind Swan Hill saleyards amid ongoing financial losses

Chris McLennan
Consultants claim the Swan Hill Livestock Exchange will continue to be a drain on the local council's finances. File picture.

Politics

Nationals' leadership ballot result; party decides climate policy future

Breaking
Matt Canavan and David Littleproud faced off in a ballot for the Nationals leadership on May 12, 2025. Pictures by Attila Csaszar and Keegan Carroll.
Jason Gregory
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Farm leaders call for Ag Min to make drought-ridden regions #1 priority

Jason Gregory
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Mount Barker Springs farmer Bill Chester cannot recall a drought as bad as that currently impacting South Australia. Picture by Quinton McCallum.
Updated

Prime minister confirms agriculture minister in new look Labor ministry

Jason Gregory
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Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Julie Collins. Picture by Paul Scambler.

Studstock

Millah Murrah to tighten joining period, anticipates impressive conception rates

Lucy Kinbacher
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Ross Thompson with guests. Picture by Lucy Kinbacher

Fort Worth to Tamworth: A world of livestock experience from PJ Budler

Simon Chamberlain
PJ Budler, Fort Worth, Texas, USA during the judging of the pen of three heifers at the World Angus Forum, Tamworth. Picture by Rebecca Nadge

Beef

Rare opportunity with a high capacity SA feedlot offered for sale
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The cattle feedlot is about 60km north of Adelaide. Pictures and video from Toop and Toop Rural.
Chris McLennan
Public rallies behind Swan Hill saleyards amid ongoing financial losses
Chris McLennan
Consultants claim the Swan Hill Livestock Exchange will continue to be a drain on the local council's finances. File picture.
What US beef producers will be chasing in a bull as they rebuild the herd
Shan Goodwin
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Chief executive officer of the American Angus Association Mark McCully spoke at the World Angus Forum in Brisbane. Picture supplied.

Recommended

Bendigo Bank: Partnering for a better future in Australian agribusiness

Bendigo Bank's agribusiness team looks beyond numbers and seeks to understand the people behind the business to forge strong relationships with farmers. Picture supplied

Drench resistance - don't guess, test!

Elanco is committed to helping customers get the best outcome from their investment in animal health products. Picture supplied

Rabobank and Grower Group Alliance united supporting WA farmers

Rikki Foss from Grower Group Alliance and Steve Kelly from Rabobank. Picture supplied

Rural Life

Be kind: Push-Up Challenge goes viral to support Dolly's Dream

Samantha Townsend
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(Back row) Sarah Costi, Dolly's Dream, Carissa Buckland, Nutrien and Cristel Lucas from Dolly's Dream. (Front) Susie Spratling and Briar Hanley from Nutrien. Picture Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Floodwaters flowing into Lake Eyre captured from the air in awe-inspiring sight

Quinton McCallum
A great tongue of water making its way into Lake Eyre. Picture Arid Air

Dairy

Northern Victorian farm with rotary platform offers easy return to dairying

Chris McLennan
The 40-stand rotary is sitting idle on this well laid out irrigation farm at Nathalia. Pictures from H&G Real Estate.

Bega keen to buy Fonterra business after court rejects NZ contract plea

Andrew Marshall
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Fonterra's Mainland consumer brands include Mainland cheese, Western Star butter and Perfect Italiano cheese. File picture.

Opinion

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Agriculture must do more than offer a good job to attract the next generation

Anita Velican
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Rural life can be wonderful, but just one in three agricultural workers are women, wages are below the national median and family support services such as childcare can be limited. File picuture.

"This wasn't the election to sit on the sidelines" says Bullwinkel candidate

Mia Davies, Nationals Candidate for Bullwinkel
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Former Central Wheatbelt MP in State Parliament, Mia Davies, contested the Federal seat of Bullwinkel in the Federal election. Picture supplied.