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China has slapped a ban on Australia's biggest grain exporter - a co-operative with about 4000 farmer members - after claims customs authorities found pests in a shipment of barley.

China customs suspended barley imports from CBH, based in Western Australia and run by former BHP iron ore boss Jimmy Wilson, on Tuesday based on allegations weeds were found in the grain.

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Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau. Connect with Brad on Twitter. Email Brad at brad.thompson@afr.com

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