Many of the State's farm businesses remain in dire financial straits, and according to Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) executive officer Chris Wheatcroft the problem isn't going away.

One Pilbara pastoralist, several Northern Territory pastoralists and Elders Ltd are among two groups wanting compensation from the Federal Government over last year's ban on live export to Indonesia.

Many of the State's farm businesses remain in dire financial straits, and according to Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) executive officer Chris… May 17, 2012, 2:12 pm
Cyber store-fronts may be the big change taking place in the retail sector but consumers still want to see, touch and feel, according to Cotton Inc… May 17, 2012, 12:37 am
Growers are cashing in on canola, locking in tonnes and planting more hectares after the oilseed hit $610 a tonne last week. May 17, 2012, 12:27 am
Agisting lambs on the summer rain-affected crops of a Jerramungup neighbour not only allowed Simon and Helen Cullam to cut summer feed costs on their Samm… May 17, 2012, 12:00 am
Farmers could potentially save tens of thousands of dollars by choosing machinery finance with a lower interest rate, according to Case IH State finance… May 3, 2012, 12:13 am
Carnarvon's big banana could one day be replaced by a big tomato, which is fast becoming one of the most valuable crops for growers in the Gascoyne. May 3, 2012, 12:17 am
York prime lamb producer Guy Bowen will debut at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day this year, bringing with him more than 44 years of sheep-breeding… April 26, 2012, 8:52 am
Regional health services are set to receive a boost, with the help of funds raised from Opulence in the Outback. May 17, 2012, 12:28 am
The results of the recent French and Greek elections have cast fresh doubt over the path to financial reform in Europe. May 17, 2012, 12:31 am
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