February 26, 2013

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) seeks the introduction of an ‘agricultural impact assessment’ process in the evaluation of potential mining or industrial development in farming areas, as part of its 2013 Western Australia State Election Policy. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said there was a real and immediate need for greater protection of agricultural land against the obvious difference between the activities conducted on agricultural, mining, industrial, peri-urban and residential land. “Much like exists

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) and the Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance (WRRA) have welcomed the inclusion of Tier 3 rail in the Liberal Party’s agricultural policy. WRRA Co-ordinator, Jane Fuchsbichler, said it was a step in the right direction that the Liberal Party has acknowledged the importance of Tier 3 rail and included it in its agricultural policy. “We welcome the news however, we need a commitment that, if elected, the Premier will