March 25, 2013

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) (WAFarmers) Meat Section has elected Jeff Murray Meat Section President, unopposed, at the 2013 WAFarmers Meat Section Conference at the Vines Resort and Country Club last week. Senior Vice President, John Wallace, Esperance, and Vice President, David Slade, Mount Barker, were also elected unopposed by delegates. Mr Murray said he was honoured to lead the Meat Section for a sixth year. “2012 has been a challenging year for livestock

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) (WAFarmers) Wool Section has re-elected President, Ed Rogister, for a second term at the 2013 WAFarmers Wool Section Conference, sponsored by Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) last week. Lower King farmer, Mr Rogister, was elected unopposed as was Senior Vice President, Ken Clark, Beverley, and new Vice President, Ian Robertson, Kojonup. Mr Rogister said the highlight of 2012 was WAFarmers rejoining peak wool industry body, WoolProducers Australia to provide

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) (WAFarmers) recognised six people for their service to the Federation and the agricultural industry during its Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony, sponsored by the CBH Group, as part of the 2013 Annual Conference, presented by the Emerald Grains, last week. Former WAFarmers President, Colin Nicholl, was awarded life membership while Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Des Seymour and Jeff Murray. Industry Service Awards were presented to Sue Pike