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GRAIN RESEARCHPremiumWA scientists in barley breeding breakthrough

Grain growers could soon have access to better performing, more robust barley varieties thanks to groundbreaking genetic research by a team including scientists from WA.

Staff reporter

AG STALWARTPremiumFormer DPIRD director lands new role at WAARC

Prominent farm industry leader Terry Hill has been appointed inaugural independent chair of the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration’s steering committee. 

Rebecca Turner

HARVEST 2024-25PremiumSnaps put harvest in the frame

As another harvest draws to a close, the Countryman team is excited to share some of our favourite readers’ photos from this season.

Staff reporters

HARVEST 2024-25PremiumWA growers eye finish line as grain harvest slows

WA’s grain harvest is starting to wind down, with deliveries now slowing as CBH Group confirmed receivals had exceeded the co-operative’s 17.5 million tonne forecast.

Adam Poulsen

LOOKING AHEADPremiumOptimism rising as WA farmers close in on 20Mt harvest

A better-than-expected harvest has lifted farmers’ spirits in WA, where rising sentiment has bucked the national trend in the final quarter of 2024. 

Staff reporter

GrainPremiumGrainGrowers launches new education campaign

Industry group GrainGrowers has launched a new online education campaign in a bid to promote the responsible stewardship of Australian grain producers to consumers.

Rebecca Turner

HARVEST 2024-25WA crop forecast rises to 20 million tonnes

WA’s harvest is now being tipped to hit a whopping 20 million tonnes after the Grain Industry Association of WA on Friday lifted its 2024-25 crop production forecast by more than 1Mt.

Adam Poulsen

ANNUAL RESULTSPremiumGrain handler CBH posts $73.8 million profit

CBH Group has posted a $279.5 million drop in profit but insists the figure is ‘in line’ with expectations, as Australia’s biggest grain handler continues to spend big on infrastructure improvements.

Olivia Ford

Grain newsPremiumComplaints against ABC’s paraquat coverage dismissed

The ABC Ombudsman has dismissed complaints made by peak farming bodies about its coverage of the herbicide paraquat, concluding the reporting on the chemical was fair and accurate. 

Olivia Ford

Board electionsPremiumThree incumbents, two newcomers in CBH Member Director poll

Countryman caught up with the initial five hopefuls running in CBH Group’s 2025 Member Director Elections to find out what their priorities are and what they hope to achieve.

Olivia Ford

Market volatilityPremiumAAAC leader optimistic despite volatile year in ag

‘Disruption’ was the theme at WA’s biggest annual gathering of agricultural consultants, so it’s no surprise industry veteran Carly Veitch described the past five years as a ‘wild ride’. 

Adam Poulsen

GRAINPremiumPulse storage key to maximising market potential

Pulse growers in WA are being encouraged to implement good storage practices during this year’s harvest to maximise market potential.

Rebecca Turner

BiosecurityPremiumGiant African Snail detected on NSW container ship

The detection of Giant African Snail on a container vessel at Port Botany in New South Wales has been a timely reminder of Australia’s need for strong biosecurity measures.

Rebecca Turner

HARVEST 2024-25PremiumWA grain harvest set to wrap up by Christmas

WA’s third-biggest grain harvest on record is expected to be all but finished by Christmas, as deliveries continue to pour through the grids at CBH bins Statewide.

Adam Poulsen

PEST CONTROLPremiumTiny midge a weapon in war against skeleton weed

WA grain growers have access to a new biocontrol method to combat skeleton weed, in the form of a tiny midge that feeds on the pest plant.

Rebecca Turner

HARVEST 2024-25PremiumAnother day, another CBH receival record

WA’s harvest has kicked into overdrive, with CBH Group recording two consecutive daily receival records as growers took advantage of a clear run after rain and bushfires caused delays across the grainbelt.

Adam Poulsen

GRAINPremiumReminder for canola seed growers

WA canola seed growers are being urged to ensure any carryover is properly stored and tested well before sowing for the 2025 season begins.

Staff reporter

GRAINPremiumDPIRD releases 2025 Crop Sowing Guide

WA grain growers can access the latest advice on planting options for the upcoming season after the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development released its 2025 Crop Sowing Guide.

Staff reporter

2024-25 HARVESTPremiumMiguel family among those on track for bumper harvest

WA’s grain harvest is tipped to be the third-biggest haul on record, with farmers like the Miguel family closing in on bumper yields despite a worryingly dry start to the season. 

Olivia Ford

INAUGURAL LINE-UPPremiumGrains Australia reveals line-up of new Oilseed Council

York-based agronomist Michael Lamond has been revealed as one of three WA farming industry representatives appointed to Grains Australia’s newly established Oilseed Council.

Adam Poulsen

GRAINS INNOVATIONPremiumDeimos awarded for grain visual analysis device

A Perth-based technology company has been recognised for its work in rapid grain analysis, taking home the State Government’s 2024 wa innovator of the year award. 

Olivia Ford

GRAIN NEWSPremiumCSBP harvesting fertiliser field trials

CSBP is working closely with growers and researchers across the State as harvest for the company’s 2024 fertiliser field trials program kicks into action.

Olivia Ford

NEW PROJECTPremium$24.8m for new ways to get rid of pests

Reducing reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides, implementing innovative strategies to manage pests and promoting beneficial insects are all part of a new $24.8m project led by the GRDC.

Rebecca Turner

AgriculturePremiumCBH awards contract for Moora rapid rail and siding project

The CBH Group has awarded the construction contract for the Moora rapid rail outloading and siding project to Perth company Laing O’Rourke. 

Olivia Ford