Boosting fruit harvesting with smart tech orchard platform trial
A trial of a multi function tree management platform is underway in Western Australia to support the adoption of technology driven Narrow Orchard Systems.
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Tall Timbers Brewing Co toasts distribution potential with new grant
Tall Timbers Brewing Co, a brewery based in Manjimup in WA, is tasting success after receiving support through the state government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants to significantly crank up production and get its products on shelves.
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Woolworths phase out plastic bags ahead of WA ban
Woolworths will be the first major supermarket to be phasing out its 15 cent plastic shopping bags in Western Australia ahead of the new state legislation ban of plastic bags from July this year.
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Shelter Brewing Co releases new, limited Table Sour beer
Shelter Brewing Co has collaborated with Highs and Lows for their latest limited release beer, the Shelter Table Sour – a modern, Australian take on a traditional table sour.
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RockStar grain to be released in 2020
A new high yielding wheat is set to become a headline act in 2020, with the launch of the newly classified Australian Hard variety, RockStar.
RockStar is said to provide a robust, flexible variety option
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Western Meat Packers Group appoint new Australian sales manager
Graham Martin has been appointed domestic sales manager, Western Meat Packers Group.
Announcing the appointment, WMPG chief executive officer, Andrew Fuda, said his many meat industry roles across retail,
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Cutting-edge FarmSmarts showcased at Muresk Institute
The latest SMART Farm technology has once again been highlighted at this year’s FarmSmart showcase at Muresk Institute in Northam.
More than 350 farmers, industry leaders and training providers
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Research partnership established for WA grains industry
Western Australia’s grains industry is set to benefit from a $48 million scientific research partnership between the Western Australian government and the Grains Research and Development Corporation.
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Australia’s commercial fishing industry announces outcome of national crisis
Representatives from Australia’s commercial fishing industry converged in Fremantle, WA to discuss the continued threats to the industry’s resource access, stemming from ongoing nationwide government
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WA tourism push needs more beer
The Western Australian Government’s goal to raise the value of tourism to $12 billion by 2020 could be boosted by more attention to ales, pilsners and lagers.
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WA to educate retailers, consumers ahead of plastic bag ban
With Western Australia's ban on lightweight single-use plastic bags just five months away, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is holding workshops to help people change the way they shop and do business.
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WA hits out at Canberra after missing out on agricultural funding
The Western Australian Government has claimed more than 1,500 of the state’s workers will miss out on long-term jobs because of a lack of Federal funding for an irrigation project.
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Western Australian apples heading to Hong Kong
Hong Kong consumers will get a taste of the Southern Forests with a shipment of Granny Smith apples scheduled to arrive following dispatch from Manjimup via Fremantle this morning.
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WA Crop Research Hub to receive $3m to boost grains industry
The new Crop Research Hub in Western Australia will be charged with improving grain crop productivity and disease resistance Australia wide.
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Goodman Fielder delays WA factory closure
Goodman Fielder has delayed the closure of its factory in Western Australia, due to issues with its supply agreement with George Weston Foods.
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WA consumers asked to make a ‘good choice’ and buy local food
Western Australian consumers will be asked to make a ‘good choice’ and support local food businesses, as part of a dynamic new marketing campaign which rolls out across the State in July.
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WA food stocks hit after roads damaged by flooding
Agriculture and food minister Alannah MacTiernan has called for road repairs in Western Australia after the region was hit by flooding.
She has identified roads in Ravensthorpe, 540km south-east of Perth,
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Howard Park Wines Heads to NZ for one-off event
Howard Park Wines has joined a number of significant winemakers in Auckland for a one-off wine tasting event that introduces their signature varietals to the public.
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WA food maker to release high pressure processed baby food
Western Australian food processor Fresh Produce Alliance is set to launch Australia’s first baby food which is made using high pressure processing to sterilise it.
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WA poultry processor goes under
A family-owned poultry processing business in Western Australia has been placed into the hands of administrators and its 30-plus employees have lost their jobs.
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