WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has blasted the Liberal party for amplifying incorrect claims the shot-hole borer had invaded the South West after the Shire of Harvey apologised for confusing the pest with the European House Borer. countryman.com.au/news/wa/jackie…

The Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association has rubbished calls for buffel grass to be declared a weed of national significance after the Northern Territory became the second jurisdiction to crack down on the vital livestock feed source. countryman.com.au/countryman/liv…

The agriculture industry is mourning the death of former Cattle Australia CEO Luke Bowen, a widely respected and beloved figure remembered for his hardworking leadership and unwavering dedication. countryman.com.au/countryman/he-…

Event organisers say a gala dinner which raised $30,000 for the Keep the Sheep campaign was not only a huge success, but a great showcase of country spirit. countryman.com.au/countryman/cou…

The Federal Government has pledged $55 million to fund 26 different projects across WA aimed at better preparing the State and protecting it from future extreme and destructive bushfires, floods and storms. countryman.com.au/politics/feder…

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WAFarmers president John Hassell has accused Woodside of locking up vast tracts of productive agricultural land “for the next 100 years” as the energy giant continues its controversial strategy of buying family-owned properties for carbon farming. countryman.com.au/countryman/waf…

Wheatbelt child protection and family support workers walked away from their offices and gathered in Northam on Thursday to protest against the impending "collapse" of their system. countryman.com.au/news/narrogin-…

Australian Dairy Farmers has held face-to-face meetings in Melbourne, addressing concerns raised by State groups – including WAFarmers – unhappy with how the national peak body is operating. countryman.com.au/countryman/sta…

Carnamah in WA’s Mid West can soon call itself home to the world’s largest tractor as a giant Chamberlain 40K replica nears completion, with a grand unveiling set for October 5. countryman.com.au/countryman/new…

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a major concession on his Government’s planned environmental watchdog in a bid to get it through Parliament before the election. countryman.com.au/politics/feder…

Beverly and Barry Harrap have been left heartbroken and looking for answers after their red cloud kelpie Megsy vanished from their North Gabbin farm — supposedly stolen. Via oliviaford countryman.com.au/countryman/gab…

Perth’s most notorious vegan Tash Peterson has had a change of heart about her aggressive activism in WA but vows to take it over east, saying she’s “willing to go to jail” for her cause. countryman.com.au/news/court-jus…

#Exclusive The Federal Agriculture Department advised new minister Julie Collins to tell farmers campaigning to save the live sheep export trade the matter was “settled” and the shutdown would not be “revisited”, secret documents reveal. countryman.com.au/countryman/pol…

AWI’s progression of biological wool harvesting program has assigned four organisations to develop methods of using a practical system to remove the fleece from sheep mechanically to benefit woolgrowers. countryman.com.au/countryman/woo…

Anthony Albanese’s WA cabinet roadshow has been in full swing this week with ministers popping up across Perth and the regions to spruik Labor policies. But there has been one very notable exception. countryman.com.au/politics/agric…

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The WA Government spent $6.4 million on plans to build a new headquarters for the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development at Murdoch University before pulling the pin last month, it can be revealed. countryman.com.au/countryman/new…

Mobile coverage will be improved along two stretches of highway in WA’s Wheatbelt, Goldfields and Great Southern regions after State and Federal Labor pledged $16 million in joint funding. countryman.com.au/countryman/pol…

Anthony Albanese has stuck to the agriculture department-approved lines on the shutdown of live sheep exports, while leaving the door open for the $107 million transition package to increase. countryman.com.au/politics/feder…