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Budget review: farmers will lose in capital gains and trust tax reforms
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (822+ words) While the structural tax reform at the heart of the 2026-2027 Federal Budget was telegraphed in the lead up to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' speech last week, many farmers are scratching their heads in the wash-up, wondering what the changes will mean…...
Those who are in sheep, are in, as confidence slowly rebuilds, says Rodwell
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (1296+ words) There are two things transition advocate Chris Rodwell makes very clear. One, that he's no expert on the matter of live sheep export, but rather an observer, a listener who collects information from the industry and digests it. And two,…...
Seeding ticks along after 'excellent' rains give strong start to season
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (597+ words) Early autumn rain provided mixed farmer Ben Creek with a "great start" to the season, with crops now germinating at the family's Mayanup property. Seeding began around April 18, and Mr Creek said about half of the 1000 hectare cropping program was…...
How social media connections resulted in a vibrant and invaluable resource
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (105+ words) Farm Weekly How social media connections resulted in a vibrant and invaluable resource When you are hours from Perth and in a bind needing parts, a third trip for the week can add up to lost money and time. Login…...
Established community cropping program receives some much-needed support
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (437+ words) AFGRI Equipment's Northam branch recently hauled a seeding rig to the York community crop to show off the capabilities of a John Deere 9 RX 540 pulling a Bourgault L8550 air cart and a 4420 12-metre Deep Knife Drill. AFGRI Equipment, Northam branch manager,…...
New strategic reserve powers used to lock in additional fertiliser supplies
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (110+ words) Farm Weekly New strategic reserve powers used to lock in additional fertiliser supplies Additional fertiliser has been secured for Australia's agriculture industry as the government responds to ongoing global supply chain challenges. Login or signup to continue reading Keen to…...
Small changes garnered huge results for this grain producer last harvest
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (616+ words) Before the 2025 harvest, grain producer Daniel Birch, who crops canola, wheat and lupins east of Coorow, asked machinery and harvest specialist Brett Asphar to visit their farm. "We wanted him to do two things: one was a physical inspection, and…...
Passengers from hantavirus cruise land in Australia
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (544+ words) Passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by the rare and deadly hantavirus have touched down in Australia before a three-week quarantine. Four Australian citizens, one permanent resident and one New Zealander, who were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship,…...
2026 Budget Reply in full: Angus Taylor delivers response
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (20+ words) Farm Weekly 2026 Budget Reply in full: Angus Taylor delivers response...
National wool market softens with quality wools attracting high prices
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (410+ words) The national wool market softened again this week. While two weeks of single day sales in Western Australia made the loss appear much greater, the result was in line with the east. The Western Market Indicator fell by 22 cents this…...