Big honour for Texan cattle pioneer AFTER 52 years in WA and some 15 years as an Australian citizen, OAM recipient Jack Fletcher still speaks with a slow Texas drawl - no hint of Aussie accent. Test
History of rural service on honours list A FORMER Texan who spent $62 million developing the Kimberley cattle industry and irrigated cropping is among worthy rural and regional Western Australians recognised in today's Australia Day Honours list. Test
Balzarini Watheroo properties sold WHEATBELT farming operations Giovi Ltd, formerly Wellard Agri Ltd, has sold its Watheroo farming operations. Test
High stock prices – a blessing and a curse It is clear that farmers need more support to tackle stock theft Test
No easy answer on right to farm direction A better strategy is needed to protect peoples' right to farm. Test
Opportunity is now to set ag up for success The Land says: Our governments missed a “golden” opportunity to sensibly invest off the back of the mining boom – let’s hope they don’t make the same mistakes with agriculture. Test
Big moment awaits beef in the new year The Land says: Next year, beef producers will vote on whether the industry should fund the introduction of new technology into AusMeat accredited abattoirs. Test
What we’ve got is a failure to communicate The Land says: Poor communication around the Sky Muster program and where customers can get help, as well as what improvements lie in store, are brewing a bubble of discontent in regional areas. Test
Land access laws a recipe for conflict The Land says: Landholders short changed by caps on minerals exploration costs Test
Producer guidance is key for BJD success The Land says: It has taken a long time for our governments to accept they have been on the wrong path with bovine Johnes disease. Producers now need the education and support that can help recent changes be a success. Test
Drive-in’s new look - making an old icon ready for fresh crowds | Video, Poll There's hard work involved in opening a drive-in after three decades. Test
Election shock: recount ordered Wagga ballot papers taken to Sydney over concerns about count speed in Wagga. Test