Wind generated power might appeal to inner city-dwellers, but regional Australians have additional concerns that must be met, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says
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Opinion: power prices threaten rural supermarkets
WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says rising power prices are killing rural supermarkets, threatening the viability of the communities they serve
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Opinion: redefining USO needed for regional communications
Redefining the universal service obligation to better meet the changing needs of regional people should be a priority of government, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says
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Opinion: High Court decision could change farm employment
WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says a recent High Court decision could mean that farm workers can be employed as contractors
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The forgotten food basket of the west: WA Farmers
OPINION: Plans to expand irrigated agricultural land around the Ord river have stalled since the ‘70s, leaving Western Australia lagging behind when it comes to producing fodder.
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The new farm machinery brands
WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says Russian manufacturers (among others) have woken up and are back in the export game
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Slash depreciation rate
In his first opinion column for Farms & Farm Machinery, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington looks at how the government can boost farm productivity
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Opinion: All-year vegies are destroying our soil
We’re catering to consumers who want fresh carrots rather than soft, old or bendy ones on Australia’s supermarket shelves during winter, but at a cost to our soil writes University of Tasmania soil scientist Bill Cotching.
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The knock-on effect of lower milk prices
Let’s not forget that lower farm gate prices have an effect on the wider community, writes Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia executive director Richard Lewis.
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Field Cultivator Buying Guide: Part 2
With so many different types of field cultivators on the market, how exactly do you choose? Machinery gurus Dr. Graeme Quick and Tom Dickson offer their advice on selecting the right one to suit your needs.
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