A shortage of skilled workers in regional Australia is only getting worse, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says, with farmers who look overseas for solutions being met with even more challenges and red tape
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WAFarmers calls for drought preparedness to be front of mind
WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington is calling for long-term drought preparedness to be front of mind across the state
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Opinion: what farming in 2050 may look like
One speaker at the Tractor & Machinery Association’s 2025 conference explored what the future of farming could look like across the globe
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WAFarmers: more work needed to improve bush connectivity
Having attended a rural connectivity workshop, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says a greater government commitment is needed to fix mobile coverage issues
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Opinion: Trump presidency could impact right to repair machinery
As the right to repair debate rages on, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington believes the new Trump presidency could accelerate an outcome which could impact the issue in Australia
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WA Farmers: policies needed to protect WA’s water supply
Protecting Western Australia’s water supply requires all political parties to create comprehensive long-term policies that are properly funded, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says
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Opinion: growing global middle class driving increased grain demand
A growing global middle class will be a major driver of increased grain demand, according to WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington
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Opinion: numbers must add up to consider alternative energy
The numbers must add up for farmers to consider investing in alternative energy sources, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says
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3G shutdown: web tool assisting in device compatibility
A new web-based tool dubbed ‘Check my Device’ will help farmers determine if their mobile device will be supported after the 3G network closure
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The future of sesame as an Australian crop
$4.525 million is being invested into a national research program called Sesame Central, which aims to scale-up production of sesame. The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), AgriFutures Australia, AgriVentis Technologies and Central Queensland University have all contributed to the investment
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