Saturday, May 19th, 2012

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  1. "Perfect storm" traps farmers

    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.

  2. Government faces live export trade ban payout

    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.

"Perfect storm" traps farmers

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

Retailing a focus at textile congress

Retailing a focus at textile congress

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

Canola king as growers cash in

Canola king as growers cash in

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

Summer agistment pays off for Cullams

Summer agistment pays off for Cullams

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

Getting best value a matter of interest

Getting best value a matter of interest

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

Tomatoes a top crop for Gascoyne growers

Tomatoes a top crop for Gascoyne growers

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

Guy a wealth of information

Guy a wealth of information

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

Funds to boost health services

Funds to boost health services

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

Market jittery on stalled Greece

Market jittery on stalled Greece

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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