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War on wastePremiumFood sector on front foot in slashing plastic use

Food suppliers who service retail outlets are not subject to the McGowan Government’s accelerated ban on single-use plastics but are already making inroads to reduce their plastic footprint.

Jenne Brammer

Rare comebackPremiumHarmony cattle company to emerge from receivership

Almost two years ago Harmony Operations collapsed into receivership, but the company is being recapitalised and WA boss Anthony Fellows will soon be operating the business unconstrained

Jenne Brammer

Grain gainsPremiumFarmers on track for 20 million tonne bumper grain crop

Although a lot could happen between now and harvest, farmers say the start to the season has been perfect and preparations are under way for a bumper year.

Jenne Brammer

More accusedPremiumTrucking couple charged over alleged cattle rustling

Police have charged the owners of a Moora-based rural transport company as police widen their investigation into WA’s biggest alleged cattle rustling heist.

Jenne Brammer

Big spenderPremiumCBH lifts fees to cover Wheatbelt spending plans

Australia’s biggest grain exporter expects to pump about $250 million a year into its Wheatbelt network in coming years but it will need to increase its fees to help cover the costs.

Jenne Brammer

LogjamPremiumTree shortage adds to building boom pressures

It’s not just a shortage of brickies and other tradies putting the brakes on the building boom, there are too few plantation trees to supply the timber for trusses and frames.

Jenne Brammer

‘Very difficult decision’VideoMeat firm paid $US11m Russia-linked hackers in ransomware attack

The world's largest meat processing company says it paid $US11 million ($A14 million) to a Russia-linked hacking group who broke into its computer system late last month.

AAP

Probe continuesPremiumCattle rustling accused hit with further charges

The Rural Crime Squad has laid further charges on several of the people already accused in connection to the State’s biggest alleged cattle rustling heist.

Jenne Brammer

Net superstarsPremiumMeet the WA female farmers taking social media by storm

Move over Kardashians. There’s a growing group of passionate and highly educated professionals in regional WA taking to social media to share their views with the world.

Jenne Brammer

Warmer worldPremiumWA farming to look vastly different by 2050, says CSIRO

Farmers in some areas may shift to planting grain only once every three years, while other regions now used to grow only wool and sheep could shift to cropping.

Jenne Brammer

Invite snubPremiumFarmers’ fury at being overlooked in skills summit

WA farmers say the State Government forgot to invite representatives to its skills summit, despite the industry being impacted by the worker shortage.

Jenne Brammer

Building upPremiumWA farming legend John Nicoletti grows portfolio

Although declaring in 2019 he was retiring from farming, John Nicoletti has continued his buying spree and is now one of WA’s biggest private landholders.

Jenne Brammer

No inconsistenciesWA gets clarity on live export animal welfare

A WA court has ruled the State’s animal welfare laws are not inconsistent with the Commonwealth in terms of live export, providing clarity over a point relating to a high-profile animal cruelty case.

Jenne Brammer

CBH electionsPremiumWally Newman fails in attempt to return to CBH board

Former CBH chairman Wally Newman has been unsuccessful in his bid to return to the board he walked away from 14 months ago amid controversy.

Jenne Brammer

Appeal hearingPremiumTribunal urged to put heritage before Twiggy’s weirs

Lawyers for the WA Government say there are not sufficient benefits to the broader community to allow billionaire Andrew Forrest to build weirs on a river that runs through his Pilbara cattle station.

Jenne Brammer

‘Kick in the guts’VideoCommentsPremiumWorker shortage forces farmer to destroy $2.7m crop

A WA farmer’s made the tough decision to destroy $2.7 million worth of his banana crop due to the coronavirus-driven worker shortage crippling the industry, sparking fears food prices could soon soar.

Sarah Steger

QUARANTINE PUSHPremiumFarmers warn of national fruit shortage if no workers secured

Farmers are warning the nation could be facing a fresh fruit shortage if Australia doesn’t work to secure a worker quarantine facility in the NT.

Natasha Emeck

Legal battlePremiumTwiggy’s team argue no impact on water snake

Lawyers for billionaire Andrew Forrest have argued a mythological water snake would not be harmed by building weirs on the Ashburton River on his Pilbara cattle station.

Jenne Brammer

‘Grey trade’PremiumHave Aussie crays found backdoor route into China?

Australian fishermen have not sold a single lobster direct to China since November, but they could be making their way via one country where sales have spiked.

Jenne Brammer

Agriculture'Gene drive' tech to control mice plagues

The NSW government is investing $1.8m in a project to fast-track the next generation 'gene drive' technology to control future mouse plagues.

AAP

AgricultureAustralia eyes close to record crop plant

Australia is looking at a second consecutive near-record winter crop planting, as excellent prices and good seasonal conditions see planted hectares rise.

Matt Coughlan

US, Aust targetSystems back online, meatpacker JBS blames Russia

Meatpacker JBS says it's made "significant progress" in resolving an attack by suspected Russia-based hackers that disrupted plants in America and Australia.

Tom Polansek and Jeff Mason

AgricultureMice poison could impact entire food chain

The poison touted as mice "napalm" by the state government could wipe out vulnerable species like the Murray Cod if used in NSW.

Tiffanie Turnbull

Please explain!PremiumLive-ex industry wants more detail on big fee increases

A prominent WA live export identity has demanded the Federal Government justifies huge proposed fee increases to regulate the industry.

Jenne Brammer