Perri Polson

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Perri Polson

Western Australia farmers will be required to undertake a three-part health assessment in order to obtain or renew a firearm license under new legislation in the state.

2 weeks ago | farmweekly.com.au | Perri Polson

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine college council member for WA, Dr Jarrad Lenegan. Picture supplied. Since it was announced that a health assessment would form part of a firearms application or renewal under the new firearms legislation, a number of concerns have been raised.

2 weeks ago | farmweekly.com.au | Perri Polson

A throwback to the Pingelly Heritage Festival in previous years. Picture supplied. The town of Pingelly will take a step back in time this month, as part of the Shire's annual Heritage Festival.

2 weeks ago | farmweekly.com.au | Perri Polson

InterGrain national oat breeder, Dr Allan Rattey (right) with Jason Melchiorre of Melchiorre Seeds, standing in a paddock of Goldie. Picture supplied. Innovations in new wheat, barley and canola varieties always excites the industry, but InterGrain's national oat breeder, Dr Allan Rattey, encouraged growers to make the most of new oaten hay varieties on offer.

2 weeks ago | farmweekly.com.au | Perri Polson

The smoke from the fires could be seen for a long distance. Picture by Phillip Blight. In January, a fast-moving bushfire devastated the property in the Shire of Wagin, destroying property and livestock, but where there is destruction, the BlazeAid volunteers are never too far behind.