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From apples to sheep, the von Hofes share secret to long life on the land
1 week, 4 days ago

From apples to sheep, the von Hofes share secret to long life on the land

ABC  

Dick and Pixie von Hofe are celebrating 70 years of marriage. Pixie and Dick von Hofe have farmed together their whole married life. Pixie joined Dick on the von Hofe family farm in Manjimup, 300 kilometres south of Perth. Pixie and Dick von Hofe say they love living together in Manjimup. "I've never been attracted to living in Perth or …

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Unseasonal November storms damage tourist attraction, crops in WA's South West
1 month ago

Unseasonal November storms damage tourist attraction, crops in WA's South West

ABC  

Storms that lashed Western Australia's South West overnight have brought more than 100 millimetres of rain and minor flooding to inland areas, damaging a local landmark and leaving farmers counting their losses. Bryn Kettle's fruit and vegetable patch has become a "flooded mess" after large amounts of rain fell around Yabberup. He said the rain was a "bonus" after a …

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Avocado producers say India, Thailand, Japan the next big growth markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Avocado producers say India, Thailand, Japan the next big growth markets

ABC  

They are a staple of breakfast plates across the country but international buyers say West Australian avocadoes are being put to significantly different uses overseas. According to Avocados Australia, market access in Thailand and India has increased over the past 18 months, while exports to Japan were up by 226 per cent last financial year. West Australian director for Avocados …

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New television pilot to tell stories of WA's South West farmers on screen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New television pilot to tell stories of WA's South West farmers on screen

ABC  

Farmer Mitchell East is used to playing with passionfruit, not plastic toys, on his farm in Manjimup in the South West of Western Australia. "Although we are a small pocket of the world, we want to show on our screens how farmers are dealing with the constant challenges and changes in our industry," Mr East said. "I went from thinking …

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Kelpie puppy draws record bid of $50,000 at Perth Royal Show Telethon fundraiser
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kelpie puppy draws record bid of $50,000 at Perth Royal Show Telethon fundraiser

ABC  

A major company has spent $50,000 to reunite a kelpie with an eight-year-old leukaemia survivor. Brutus was among four kelpies auctioned off as part of a charity event for Telethon at the Perth Royal Show on Friday, September 27. Emily was at the Perth Royal Show bidding for her kelpie, Brutus. 'An amazing cause' Emily's mum Andrea said the family …

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How DIY cheesemaking turned into a thriving dairy business for these farmers
4 months, 1 week ago

How DIY cheesemaking turned into a thriving dairy business for these farmers

ABC  

David Doepel describes himself as "crazy" while standing in the middle of an artisanal cheese factory in the South West of Western Australia. "We tried to make a bit of sourdough like everybody during COVID, but then I bought a cheese kit, a bit of a home set-up," Mr Doepel said. David and Barbara believe making cheese at Melville Park …

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Young leukaemia survivor finds her very own 'man's best friend' in Brutus the Kelpie
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young leukaemia survivor finds her very own 'man's best friend' in Brutus the Kelpie

ABC  

Like most of us, Emily Houston can't remember a lot from when she was four years old. "Emily named him Brutus, which at first I was like, 'Oh interesting name,' but it actually really suits him," Ms Calnan said. More than just a 'man's best friend' When asked about the motivation behind getting involved with the initiative, Ms Calnan said …

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'Sisterhood' of CWA in Western Australia is 100 years old, but is the women-only club about to change?
9 months ago

'Sisterhood' of CWA in Western Australia is 100 years old, but is the women-only club about to change?

ABC  

Rachel Mitchell is almost two years older than the Country Women's Association in Western Australia. Men on the agenda CWA state chief executive Trish Langdon will be hosting the 100th WA conference in July, where potential changes to the group's constitution will be voted on. "It's important the organisation is governed in a contemporary manner," Ms Langdon said. "I think …

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Sunflower patch provides pocket money, life lessons for farmer of the future in Manjimup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunflower patch provides pocket money, life lessons for farmer of the future in Manjimup

ABC  

A sunflower makes you feel better. But for seven-year-old Charlie Smith, from Manjimup, in WA's South West, the bright, yellow flower represents something more — a business opportunity. "He's very interested in what we grow commercially here," Michael Smith says. "We are probably 20 per cent down on our hay crop this year," Mr Smith says. "We will encourage him …

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