Dowerin Field Days were back with gusto for a cracker 2021 event. With a record-breaking 25,000 people through the gate over the two-day event, organisers can definitely call this year a successful comeback!

Leading South American meat and livestock company, Minerva Foods, recently announced its venture in Australia is moving ahead with the acquisition of two meatpacking units in Western Australia.

Murdoch University's on-campus sheep feedlot allows students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and offers invaluable, ongoing sheep handling and husbandry experience.

Milne Feeds’ nutritionist, Dr Joshua Sweeny, recently attended the MLA MeatUp forum at the University of Western Australia. Read more on the key points of interest and Josh's take-home messages here.

This year, most farmers are enjoying higher than normal prices across almost every commodity. But what do high prices mean beyond the sales contract?

Several exciting new developments, particularly the WA Farmers First initiative, were the highlights at the recent WA Farmers Annual Dairy Conference. Read more on the conference wrap-up here.

Western Australia has a rich history of regional towns that have risen rapidly in the pursuit of primary resource opportunities and declined just as fast when economic dreams turned to dust. But why are wheatbelt town populations falling when underlying agricultural economics are good?

Feedlotting lambs, with self-feeders, is usually a straightforward job – but more fun in the dry. This year's heavy rainfall has brought with it several challenges for feedlotters.

Harvey local, Jess Andony, has recently joined the Milne Feeds team. She will begin work as an understudy to industry expert, and Milne ruminant feed manager, Dean Maughan.

A decrease in milk production, coupled with an increase in demand for milk has seen a competitive market return to the Western Australian dairy industry