A proposal to allow Californian grapes into Western Australia is seeing the state’s Department of Agriculture take on its federal counterpart in an effort to maintain its pest-free reputation.
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Brownes dairy praised for water savings
Dairy company, Brownes, has been praised for making some serious water savings, thanks to fairly basic operational changes at its Brunswick Junction site in Western Australia.
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WA beekeepers enjoy sweet export growth
West Australian apiarists are enjoying a 50 percent rise in exports to Canada, with almost 40 million honey bees exported in the past month alone.
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Liquorland slammed for ‘patronising’ drinkers
The Coles-owned liquor chain, Liquorland, has been accused of patronising residents of Maylands, Western Australia, by suggesting alcoholics can't understand advertisements' small print.
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Jack Cowin chases tax payout from Deloitte
Fat food identity Jack Cowin and blue chip accounting firm Deloitte could end up in court to settle a dispute involving the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars in stamp duty.
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Piggery fined $225,000 for sick pigs
A piggery near Gingin has been fined $225,000 for failing to euthanise 10 sick pigs.
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Woolies tries to improve image with new milk plan
Woolworths is planning to bypass the middleman, buying milk directly from farmers rather than dealing with processors, in an attempt to prove it doesn't exploit producers.
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WA dairy farmers hurting thanks to $1 milk
Dairy farmers in WA are hesitant to sign on the dotted line of long-term contracts with milk processors, meaning the state could be facing its biggest shortfall in supply for 50 years.
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Red tape causes food manufacturer to walk away from retail
A West Australian food manufacturer is fed up with the red tape and regulations involved in getting her product on supermarket shelves and will now focus on her wholesale business.
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Growing concern over duopoly’s wine interest
Wine producers across the country are becoming increasingly concerned over the supermarket giants’ growing interest in the wine market.
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PGA supports live export ban
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association is supporting a ban on live exports of cattle at risk of carrying bovine Johne's disease, despite admitting it is a blow for the industry.
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Coca-Cola accused of putting cash ahead of community
The Conservation Council of WA has accused beverage giant Coca-Cola of dismissing the state's efforts to improve its recycling standards.
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What farmers want in 2013
The WA Farmers Federation will this week launch its 2013 election demands, and live exports, land clearing and genetically modified foods have all made the list.
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Bleak outlook for WA beef producers
After confirmation that Indonesia will be reducing its beef import quota next year, leaders in the WA cattle industry have returned from a trade mission with serious concerns.
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Capilano to enter WA market
Capilano Honey has announced it will acquire a number of WA honey company Wescobee's assets.
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New $20m abattoir for the Kimberley
Construction will start this week on a $20 million abattoir in the Kimberley with 50 per cent of produce destined for the Asian market.
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Miners turn attention to chocolate making
Some prominent mining executives have embarked on a new acquisition. But it’s not for a new mining operation, but rather the chocolate brand Yowie.
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China invests $200m in WA’s dairy industry
China's beverage billionaire, Zong Qinghou, is considering investing $200 million in a milk processing plant in the Western Australia.
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Man killed at Perth packaging factory
A man was killed at a packaging factory in Perth when he got caught in a robotoc pallet loader.
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Half of WA kids not eating enough veggies
Children in Western Australia are getting better at eating their vegetables, but more than half are still not eating their recommended daily intake.
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