Perri Polson

WA Country Hour reporting there may be backpacker shortages for this season - it might be the last thing on your mind right now, but what is your consensus on backpackers? Swear by them or sworn them off?

Those impacted by the looming fuel shortage would do well to email the Minister for the Wheatbelt on mailto:Minister.Winton@dpc.wa.gov.au

@WestWXWatchers Feeling hopeful about those little lines crossing through the SWLD 🤞🤞

Now this has got our attention. The next 7-10 days is shaping up to be an interesting day across Northern AU with WA inclusive. We have been looking at this guidance for the last 5-7 days, after there has been much east coast chatter about the formation of the Coral Sea depression. As of today, the 17th, Tropical Low 34U has formed and is tracking west with a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone this week. Conditions are favourable for 34U to strengthen, and there is increasing confidence that the system will track towards and cross the northern Queensland coast late this week, before continuing into the Gulf of Carpentaria over the weekend. There is now a High chance the system will be a tropical cyclone at the time of landfall. Now, why are we talking about this Coral Sea system? This is due to the multiple ensembles (in particular the longer-range AI) suggesting basically a due Westerly track across the Gulf of Carpentaria, NT and then possibly off the coast of WA as seen here using the Google Deepmind. This westerly track is due to an upper-level ridge to the south of the low holding it up in the westerly track towards the east coast, and then a broader upper-level ridge developing across central AU for the NT westerly track, forcing it across to the WA top end. The majority of the AI and physics-based models are locked into this westerly track across the continent. Once we get to the Western Kimberley however, is where things become uncertain, as you can see with the blown-out cone on the track map. There are however a few environmental conditions that are clear, those being - sea surface temps are definitely conducive to TC development off the Kimberley/Pilbara coast (29-31 degs), model dependant, a broad area of low bulk wind sheer is forecast for that period compared to the mean, and there is bulk instability forecast off the Pilbara coast during that period. We are not entering into cyclone categories as yet. We will have constant updates for the remainder of the week to keep WA informed. Please remember this is a developing system, and a long way out so don't panic, don't panic buy, and follow us to stay data-driven and weather-ready. 📷

Grower Group Alliance is gathering information on the real impact in regional communities and what that means for agricultural businesses across the state and help guide responses to get fuel where it is needed. SHARE what you’ve seen by visiting: gga.org.au/activity/agric…

@Tedthekelpie You've earned some serious bragging rights with that!

Time to start a bakery

📰 The WAARC– @GGA_WA Honours Partnership Program is gaining media attention, with stories on ABC radio and in Farm Weekly. What’s included? 👇 🎓 Paid Honours projects 🌱 Industry-led research with WA grower groups 🚜 Field-based experience 🔬 Pathways into PhD or industry

@BLittlewood9 knows how to write an amazing story, to paint a portrait of a person or community. This one is no different. Rest in Peace Mark Mudie. farmweekly.com.au/story/9133897/

@drage_farms that is so cool @BelindaFarmWkly

Somewhere around Wongan today, was hoping I’d see some harvest 🤣

I'm currently working on a story about menopause and I'm looking for a woman who would be comfortable in sharing her experience with menopause while living in a rural or regional area. If this is you please send me a message or email at perri.polson@farmweekly.com.au! 🥰

@Matthewbell205 @farmweekly haha! super cute 🥰

The boys are shopping this morning. 😬@farmweekly

🚨📸 FARMING FAILS! 🚜🐑 Have you entered your best (or worst!) Farming Fails photo yet? 😅 👉 To enter: 1️⃣ Post your photo & tag @AgVocateWA 2️⃣ Use #AgVocateFarmingFails 3️⃣ Add a quick caption telling us what happened!

We are on the hunt for WA ag industry young guns to feature in @farmweekly - it's a great way to showcase young people in our State! If you have a suggestion, please contact one of our journos - @BLittlewood9 @perripolson @KBridcutt or me! Pic of tomorrow's paper for attention 🐾

📸🐄 FARMING FAILS PHOTO COMPETITION! 🐑🚜 We all know farming doesn’t always go to plan… so let’s have a laugh about it! 😅 How to enter: 1️⃣ Share your photo on social media and tag @AgVocateWA 2️⃣ Use the hashtag #AgVocateWAFarmingFails 3️⃣ Add a short caption!

GRDC levies certainly are a hot topic, great piece by @perripolson farmweekly.com.au/story/9079284/…

@floyds63 Ooh I'd love to give this a try. Go lupins!!!

Today is International world coffee day☕️, doing my bit for the Lupin Industry, with Lupin coffee, unfortunately it’s caffeine free 🥴, but good antioxidants and various other health benefits💪, get a cuppa in Ya. #icd2025 #lupin #superfood

Deb was an absolute character to interview, such a funny, warm and genuine lady! Her passion for rural and shooting communities is so palpable. farmweekly.com.au/story/9049327/

📣 Calling all rural, regional and remote women! The @RRRNetwork needs your help with their annual survey. The anonymous survey helps to shape our work, guide advocacy and amplify out impact. Fill it out here 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/RRRWomen2025

In 2019, Coomalbidgup farmer Tihan Giliomee was spending about three hours a day feeding sheep – right in the middle of seeding. He realised the system wasn't working and came up with a plan to automate it. Saving on time, labour and money. farmweekly.com.au/story/9041791/

@Zaunny Such a great cafe, one of my favourites

Just here to tell as many people as I can how good Lot 39 Cafe's steak sanga in Goomalling is businessnews.com.au/article/Small-…

Strength in Resilience, MERINOWA’s annual publication, produced by @farmweekly, has been included in last Thurs paper & not too late to purchase if you haven’t already. Don’t miss your copy, with something for everyone involved and passionate about this cherished industry.