February 20, 2014

The WAFarmers Grains Council met last week to discuss a range of issues including the grain freight task, biotechnology, receival standards, End Point Royalties, proposed changes to the Agricultural Produce Commission (APC) Act, quality assurance, quality of grain traded for seed, research and development, grains industry investment proposals and debt reduction.  Members will be informed of outcomes once relevant individual organisations have been contacted.  The Grains Council would like to extend their appreciation to the

Members are advised that the closing date for submissions to the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) regarding Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd’s (BR) floor and ceiling cost determination has been extended until Monday April 7.  While WAFarmers has already made a submission members are encouraged to make individual submissions.  For further information and assistance please contact Danielle Whitfield on 9486 2100 or [email protected].  

WAFarmers is excited to announce WA’s own Danny Green as special guest speaker at this year’s Annual Conference – A Farming Prospectus. The conference, to be held on March 19 – 20 at the Vines Country Club and Resort, will also feature an exciting range of industry speakers who will provide tools and advice to assist farmers to operate successfully into the future. Mr Green, who will speak at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony