Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

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  1. Mandarins win
    wider appeal

    The days of mandarins being the little brother in the citrus family are over as local fruit hits the shelves.

  2. New chemical trial fights frost

    WA scientists test a radical new technique to help solve problem for grain growers. Picture: Ben Biddulph

Farmers set to benefit from good start

Farmers set to benefit from good start

WA farmers are set to reap the benefits of a huge jump in grain production after a flying start to the season. June 13, 2013, 5:43 am

Wanted: apprentice for shearing plant

Wanted: apprentice for shearing plant

Imagine being able to farm with the bonus of extra income and the chance to travel across the State. March 11, 2013, 9:09 am

Satellite photos to shed light on crop damage

Satellite photos to shed light on crop damage

Aerial and satellite imaging could become a major tool in frost-affected crop management, possibly allowing farmers to accurately assess damage soon after… June 13, 2013, 5:06 pm

Agri boss sees future in livestock

Agri boss sees future in livestock

One of Australia's most innovative agribusiness leaders has urged the industry in WA to shift its focus from grain to animal protein before it is too late to… June 12, 2013, 7:29 am

Good times on way: industry chief

Good times on way: industry chief

Amid the tide of concern surrounding difficult seasons, farm debt and equity levels, costs, commodity prices, foreign investment and other factors,… February 15, 2013, 1:50 pm

Spud king takes punt on bananas

Spud king takes punt on bananas

One of WA's most successful farmers is rapidly expanding his operations near Kununurra and plans to establish banana plantations on the Ord River irrigation… May 30, 2013, 2:00 am

Garden of delights

Garden of delights

Greg and Margaret Hall claim they were never much into gardening when they were first married, but take a look at their rows of thousands of irises these days… October 25, 2012, 12:52 am

Wilderness View a tourism drawcard

Wilderness View a tourism drawcard

Walpole's new star attraction, the Mt Frankland Wilderness View, could draw thousands of tourists to the region each year. May 29, 2013, 11:14 am

Bickering delays farm loans

Bickering delays farm loans

Farmers have lashed out at politicians as a row between the States and the Commonwealth threatens to derail a $420 million concessional loan package. June 4, 2013, 5:16 am

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