The world's largest lithium producer will cut jobs and pause expansion at its refinery in WA's South West, amid a continuing slump in global prices. Kate Forrester Tom Robinson ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-01-1…

On the rural report with Lucinda Jose WA Farmers Livestock president Geoff Pearson said an animal activist group in Israel has prevented the import of stock on the Bahijah into Israel. The sheep and cattle on board will be unloaded in WA, probably within the next 3/4 days.

The Shire of Capel is considering footing the bill for an emergency livestock 'pound', after a long-running dispute with the owner of a herd of 60 roaming dairy cattle. Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-02-0…

First story up for ABC Landline 🌾🌾Australia's potato industry has cracked $1 billion in production value. But is the value flowing back in the pockets of farmers? Matt Brann abc.net.au/news/2024-02-1…

"You can expect to see smaller eggs in the supermarket." Smaller-than-usual eggs expected as chickens swelter through WA heatwaves. Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-02-2…

"You've gotta give yourself a haircut, you don't want anyone stitching you up." Competitive wool judging proving a unique hobby and career pathway for country kids. Andrew Chounding Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-03-3…

A State Government-backed taskforce will assess access to feed and water with WA farmers reporting rising costs amid prolonged drought conditions. Kate Forrester ABC Rural abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

"We haven't had a drop of rain since September last year which is very unusual for down here, so it's just fantastic." Storm front brings much needed rain to the South West after a lengthy dry spell. Bridget McArthur (she/her) Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-05-0…

How Grace Netwton-Wordsworth went from her Wheatbelt farm, to performing in front of 40,000 people. Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-05-0…

Figures from across WA's sheep industry say the Albanese Government's live export ban will ultimately lead to worse outcomes for both the animals — and the people — directly impacted by it. Kate Forrester Jo Prendergast Belinda Varischetti ABC News abc.net.au/news/rural/202…

"We are hoping to raise around $90,000, this hard work will give people a sense of pride in their community." Boyup Brook locals hoping 'community crop' will bring the town together in a bid to improve their sporting facilities. Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-05-2…

While hemp is often suggested as a more sustainable alternative to cotton and/or wool, Australian growers say there are significant hurdles to the uptake of the crop. Kate Forrester Eliza Berlage ABC News abc.net.au/news/rural/202…

Just added a new line to my resume... 'can interview pigs' A cracking day learning all things Chestnuts. Read about it here 👇🌰 abc.net.au/news/rural/202…

"And you want to stick a nuclear power plant in the middle of it — nah. Collie's selection as a site for one of the coalition's proposed nuclear reactors has sparked a mixed reaction from locals. Jacqueline Lynch Bridget McArthur (she/her) Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-06-2…

"This could lead to seats changing hands and in a tight finish, that could be crucial.” Political commentator Peter Kennedy warns Labor to not underestimate groundswell of support in WA’s regional communities. Latest piece for ABC News ABC Rural abc.net.au/news/2024-06-2…

From tobacco to timber and everything in between, the small Western Australian town of Manjimup has long struggled to find an identity that sticks. abc.net.au/news/2024-07-0…

"Common sense used to be a thing, but these days you can't rely on people understanding common sense, you have to treat everyone as not knowing the basics." Kate Forrester Jo Prendergast Tara De Landgrafft ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-07-1…

Wild weather has seen a number of rainfall records smashed across southern WA as a cold front rolled across the region. Kate Forrester ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1…

Boyanup Saleyards turn blue for Dolly's Day 🦋💙 Auctioneers at the South West saleyards donned themselves in blue at this week’s cattle yarding ahead of "Do it for Dolly Day" today. I headed along to get some 📸 of the action ABC News dollysdream.org.au/event/do-it-fo…

In the wake of ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ and the UN ocean conference, Fed Environment minister Murray Watt says Australian fishers will be locked out of 30% of waters by 2030. Industry says it will increase demand for cheap imported seafood. abc.net.au/news/rural/202…