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The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) (WAFarmers) is the largest and most influential agricultural advocacy group in Western Australia.

WAFarmers represents the voice of farmers throughout Western Australia and is continually working towards a more viable, profitable and sustainable future for the agricultural industry.

As part of this pursuit, WAFarmers develops corporate partnerships with companies who provide a service to WAFarmers Members, which place money directly back into farmers’ pockets.

Founded in 1912, WAFarmers boasts a membership of over 3,500 farmers throughout Western Australia and continues to work directly with farmers on issues related to their on-farm business.

RECENT NEWS

Information session: Farm Business Transition Program Round 2 

February 27, 2026

Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Farm Business Transition Program. Information and Q&A sessions are being held across WA’s Wheatbelt, Great Southern, South-West, Mid-West and Peel regions throughout March. Sheep producers are encouraged to attend to discuss and ask questions in-person on: Producer eligibility and eligible activities How to apply and what’s required Differences from WA’s Supply Chain Capacity Program Application support and resources. About the

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WA Police: Act now or risk having your firearms seized

February 27, 2026

Transitional Firearm Authorities Act now or risk having your firearms seized Some firearm licence holders are subject to Transition Authorities issued under the Firearms Act 2024.   If you have been contacted by the WA Police Force, you must take the following action immediately:   If your Transitional Authority is nearing

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Justice Craig Bydder

Update on Tony Maddox court case

February 26, 2026

The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision mid-year in the appeal brought by Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox – a case that has become a test of how Western Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage laws are applied to ordinary landholders. Last Friday the Supreme Court heard that the Department of

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Train Lights, Train Wrecks, and the State That Never Learns

February 26, 2026

Only in Western Australia could we reach the year 2026 and suddenly “discover” that trains need lights. Not because someone had a brainstorm in Perth, but because enough people have been killed at level crossings over the years that regulators have finally decided visibility might matter. So now we have

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The rural reality check the medical lobby needed

February 25, 2026

One Nation has floated a proposal to tackle Australia’s chronic rural GP shortage by requiring doctors to spend time in the regions before enjoying full Medicare billing privileges in the cities. From the reaction in some quarters, you would think someone had proposed cancelling anaesthetics. Apparently, asking newly minted doctors

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Transitions without the capacity

February 25, 2026

“The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design” Friedrich Hayek 25 Feb 2025: the State Minister for Agriculture announced a $3.3m to Beaufort Rivier Abattoir as part of the live export transition. 25 Feb 2025: Beaufort

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Our business is a member of WAFarmers because we want to support our industry and ensure farmers have input into the decisions made by governments and others that have such a big impact on how we can farm. Through WAFarmers I have enjoyed meeting and working with some really committed farmers and pastoralists who put in many, many volunteer hours in trying to make a difference for their industry. We all need to do our bit in support of our industry - many voices will give us a stronger voice.
Lyn Slade
As a farmer I have little influence on important matters such as Live sheep export. Being a member of WAFarmers expands my views and puts them before Government.As a General Council delegate I have a chance to meet and exchange views with top farmers from all around the state.
Frank House
After about 10 years farming on my own, I was searching for a way to gain knowledge about farming, outside family members, but found it difficult to talk 'farming' with other farmers in the area. As my father had been a member of WAFarmers for a long time, I decided to go to a few meetings and see how it went. It wasn't long before I was 'roped in' and representing the zone. I enjoy on farm research and development information that I get from being a member.
John Moyes
The Commercial Egg Producers Association of WA Inc represents WA egg producers and has been affiliated with WAFarmers since 1995, using their position to advocate for members at State Government level.
John Simpson
Being a WAFarmers member means I have access to information and networks that allow me to keep up to date on agricultural issues, the ability to have input into these issues and have my concerns voiced to the people in the right places.
Kalum Blake