By Chris McLennan and Mel Williams of the Farm Weekly.Western Australian farmland values have bucked the national trend with a robust 18.7% per cent growth in 2024.This follows a 9% increase in values in 2023, 4% increase in 2022, 23% increase in 2021 and a slight reduction in 2020.A new report from Ray White release this week found WA farmland...
By ABC national rural reporter Kath SullivanAustralian farmers have produced their most valuable year yet, growing $90 billion worth of food and fibre, and pushing average yearly farm incomes to between $370,000 and $665,000 depending on the sector.It is the third year in a row that the value of Australian farm production has broken records, driven once more by wet...
For broad acre farmers Georgie from Birchip and Jenny from Mount Bute, Nutrien Ag Solutions' PrePay Plus isn't just a finance tool - it's a practical way to take the stress out of seasonal budgeting and tax planning.Georgie, who crops lentils, wheat and canola, knows how unpredictable farm finances can be."It's handy having money set aside with Nutrien, ready to...
Job req id: 24148 Date: 11 May 2026 Location: North Fremantle, WA, 6159- Go further with your career at Nutrien Ag Solutions - Competitive salary package/Robust learning and development program/Re-location allowance*/Vehicle - Role to be based in regional locations throughout Western AustraliaNutrien's WA program will be based in various regional locations across WA. During the recruitment process they will discuss your preferred locations, and...
Article by Anita Velican,, Senior Director - Human Resources at Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia.We talk a lot in agriculture about the need to bring in the next generation. But attracting young people into the sector is about more than just creating jobs - it's about creating pathways where they can see a future.The latest ABS Labour Force survey shows the...
With a wet weekend looming, farmers across southern Western Australia are hoping it will consolidate their decision to start seeding early.But those further north are still looking for their first break of the season.After rolling the dice and dry seeding this time last year, Kulin farmer Barry West said he was in a similar position now to what he was...
Quality seed deserves to be sown into a quality seed-raising mix. Look for a commercial mix that is reasonably fine (free from big uncomposted chunks of bark etc), moisture retentive and airy, yet offering good contact with the seed. We recommend Richgro seed and cutting mix.A diverse range of containers is suitable for raising seedlings. Drainage is vital, so whatever...
The Australian livestock industry has entered 2025 with robust supply levels, increasing export demand and while challenges persist the long-term outlook for producers remains positive.Ethan Woolley, Market Insights Lead for Nutrien Ag Solutions, reports supply has been ahead of schedule, with 14% more cattle entering the nation's sale yards compared to last season."The influx of cattle has softened prices from...
Western Australia's former police commissioner says the state government's tough new gun laws "unnecessarily" target regional shoots amid fears they could spark a surge in feral animal numbers.Set to take effect on March 31 2025, the laws, which the government has labelled "historic reform", impose tougher licensing restrictions, limits on the number of guns owned, and a string of other...
Farming groups have slammed the findings of a NSW government inquiry into the impact of the live sheep export ban on the state after it delivered just one recommendation.The parliamentary inquiry heard fears that sheep prices for Australia's eastern state producers could drop by up to 14% over two years while the live export of sheep by sea was being...
