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Live Qfly Incursion in Perth Puts WA’s Produce Trade Advantage at Risk
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WA’s freedom from established Queensland fruit fly is a direct trade asset for the state’s growers, and a live incursion…
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UK Dairy Family’s Vending Machine Network Converts 30% of Output to Direct Sales at Operator-Set Prices
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A Herefordshire dairy family now sells a third of its daily milk output through 17 unstaffed vending machines, setting its…
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H5 Bird Flu Detected in WA Wild Birds: Biosecurity Steps for On-Farm Poultry and Bird Keepers
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H5 bird flu has been detected in wild migratory birds in Western Australia. No poultry or farm animals are affected…
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Australian Agritourism Network Launches as National Farmer-Led Advocacy Body
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Australia now has a national farmer-led body representing agritourism operators, with the Australian Agritourism Network formally launched at the Global…
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Farm Storytelling Identified as a Core Marketing Tool for Agritourism Operators
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A North American farm media segment argues that agritourism’s real value isn’t the ticket revenue, it’s the marketing function. Farmers…
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Tourism Australia Launches First National Agritourism Benchmarking Survey Targeting Farm Operators
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Tourism Australia has opened its first national agritourism benchmarking survey, targeting farmers and rural landholders who run visitor experiences. The…
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Cruise Industry’s $1.5bn Annual Spend Opens Direct Supply Chain Opportunity for Australian Farmers
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Cruise lines spend around $1.5 billion in Australia each year, and a new national alliance is pushing to direct more…
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Montana Agritourism Association Launches Third Annual Conference for Operators Building and Scaling Farm Businesses
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Montana’s agritourism association was only founded in 2025 and is already running its third annual conference, with state agency funding…
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GAN Australia/NZ Committee Maps Agritourism Networks Across the Region
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GAN Australia/NZ is building a map of the agritourism ecosystem across both countries and needs submissions by 12 September 2026.…
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Stable Fly Management Plan Updated Across 15 WA Local Government Areas, Including New Shires
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DPIRD has updated Western Australia’s Stable Fly Management Plan, adding two new shires to bring the total declared pest area…
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European Drought Forces Agritourism Operators to Overhaul Water and Harvest Management
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Severe drought across Southern and Western Europe is forcing agritourism operators to overhaul water infrastructure, shift harvest-linked event schedules, and…
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DPIRD Launches Export Podcast and Roundtable Series for WA Agrifood Businesses
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DPIRD has launched a free export podcast and roundtable series for WA agrifood and beverage businesses. “Food & Beverage –…
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DPIRD’s Skeleton Weed Winter Eradication Program Targets 8,000 Hectares Across WA Grainbelt
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DPIRD’s skeleton weed winter eradication program is treating more than 8,000 hectares across the WA grainbelt this season, backed by…
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WA Beekeepers Ship 7,500 Hives to South Australia in $2.3 Million Pollination Deal as Varroa Mite Crisis Deepens
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More than 7,500 Western Australian beehives are being transported to South Australia to provide emergency pollination services for the almond…
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WA Planning Commission Opens Consultation on Local Development Plan Reforms — Submissions Close 28 July 2026
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The WA Planning Commission is consulting on draft reforms to Local Development Plans — the site-specific planning tool that shapes…
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WA Pasture Growers Invited to Join Subsidised Soil Testing Program — Expressions of Interest Close 22 July 2026
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Beef, dairy and sheep producers in WA’s high-rainfall zones have until 22 July 2026 to register interest in the Soils…
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DPIRD Narrow Orchard Systems Research Showcased at Manjimup Field Day
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Year-two data from a national five-year narrow orchard systems trial is now in, and rootstock selection is emerging as the…
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WA Beekeeping Industry Highlights Biosecurity and Market Opportunities on World Bee Day
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WA remains one of the few places in the world still free of varroa mite and DPIRD wants to keep…
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World Agri-Tourism Day 2026 Theme Centres Women Farmers in Global Sustainable Rural Economy Push
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World Agri-Tourism Day 2026 is running under a theme that puts women farmers at the centre of global rural tourism…
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Madera Farmer Builds One of Central Valley’s Largest Outdoor Venues Alongside Almond and Raisin Operation
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Darren Schmall, a fourth-generation farmer based in Madera, California, has expanded his almond and raisin operation across Madera and Fresno…
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New Online Portal to Streamline WA Environmental Approvals
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The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has moved its application process for industry licences and works…
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Cyclone Narelle Recovery Efforts Directed Through GIVIT, Local Procurement Prioritized
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The WA Department of Communities has designated the national non-profit GIVIT as the official channel for managing all donations for…
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All WA Fuel Retailers Now Under Mandatory FuelWatch Reporting
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Effective May 1, 2026, the Western Australian government has expanded the FuelWatch scheme, mandating that all fuel retailers across the…
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State Research Reveals Forage System to Cut Feed Costs, Increase Livestock Capacity
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A five-year study by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has identified an optimal combination of forage…
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WA Businesses Alerted to Surcharge Disclosure Rules Ahead of 2026 Ban
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The Western Australian government has issued a compliance reminder to all food and beverage operators, including those in the agritourism…
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New DPIRD Calculator Models Deep Ripping ROI for WA Grain Growers
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has released a new online tool, the EasyDiesel Calculator, for Western…
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WA Innovators of the Year Program Offers up to $310,000 in Commercialisation Funding
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The Government of Western Australia has opened applications for its 2026 Innovators of the Year awards program. A total prize…
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WorkSafe Upgrades Free WHS Training Platform for Young Employees
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The WA Government’s WorkSafe division has launched an upgraded version of its SmartMove online training platform, a free Work Health…
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WAAA Announces October Field Day for South West Operators
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The Western Australian Agritourism Association (WAAA) has confirmed its next Field Day will take place on Tuesday, October 20th, in…
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WA Sheep Producers Sought for National Precision Management Project
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has opened expressions of interest for Western Australian sheep producers to…
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MEDIA STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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WA Agritourism Association Calls for Stability as Global Fuel Crisis Hits Regional Travel Busselton, WA – The Western Australia Agritourism…
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New Fruit Fly Quarantine Declared in Perth, Imposing Strict Produce Movement Controls
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has declared a Quarantine Area for several South Perth suburbs following…
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Applications Open for 2026 WA Export Awards
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The Western Australian Government has opened applications for the 2026 WA Export Awards. The program provides a formal platform for…
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Rising Demand for Highland Cattle Drives Agritourism Diversification in WA
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A significant market trend has emerged within Western Australia’s agritourism sector, with operators leveraging the high consumer appeal of Highland…
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WA Government Launches 2026 Agrifood Exporter Directory
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has released the 2026 edition of the Western Australian Exporter Directory,…
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Projection Art Firm Offers New Avenue for Agritourism Visitor Attraction
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Australian digital art and projection firm illuminart is providing agritourism operators with a method to expand visitor experiences and create…
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State Imposes Quarantine in Perth Following Qfly Detection
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has initiated an eradication response following the detection of Queensland fruit…
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Regional Shires Leveraging Prison Labour to Address Skills Gaps
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A state-run program is providing regional communities with access to labour from minimum-security prison work camps, directly addressing local skills…
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Mandatory Sheep and Goat eID System Commences July 1; Financial Support Extended
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The Western Australian government has confirmed the mandatory electronic identification (eID) system for sheep and goats will be fully operational…
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New Study Quantifies Ontario Agritourism at $633 Million: A Blueprint for Western Australia?
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A new economic impact study released by Agritourism Ontario has established a quantitative benchmark for the sector, pegging its total…
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State’s Pest and Disease Intelligence Service Marks 30-Year Milestone
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has marked the 30th year of its PestFacts WA service, a…
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State Signals Shift to Long-Term Borer Management, Urges Grower Vigilance
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has convened a national workshop with international experts, signaling a strategic…
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Global Agritourism Sector Sets Key 2026 Dates for Conference, Virtual Summit
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The Global Agritourism Network has announced the dates for its inaugural global conference, to be held in Scotland in June…