When nearly 10,000 hectares of land was approved for clearing on the fertile soil of the Kimberley's Ord Valley, protecting an endangered population of tiny birds was a key government stipulation. "It's evident that the country around here is becoming sick," Mr Imberlong said. According to Gary Fitt, chief executive of Save the Gouldians, the story is different 100 kilometres …
Some business operators in the East Kimberley have warned they will scale back unless Western Australia's border reopening can quickly deliver much-needed workers into the outback area. Key points: Businesses are weighing up tough decisions in the East Kimberley as a worker shortage hits hard Tourism and agriculture are among the worst-affected sectors Some operators face substantial economic losses unless …
Australia's largest wheat farmer is moving into the Ord Valley in Western Australia's Kimberley region with plans for a multi-million-dollar development of 5,000 hectares for irrigated cotton and corn. Key points: Ron Greentree plans to develop 5,000 hectares in WA's Ord Valley The project will take more than four years and employ more than 50 people The development will be …
While the Australian cotton industry is still reeling from the effects of drought and COVID19, farmers in Western Australia's Ord Irrigation Scheme are busy wrapping up their largest harvest in a decade. Key points: More than 1000 hectares of cotton has been picked in the Ord Valley this season The northern cotton industry is becoming increasingly attractive to interstate farmers …