March 13, 2014

WAFarmers is calling on feedback from members on the Agricultural Competitiveness Issues Paper.  The issues paper identifies the key issues the government would like primary producers’ input on and will guide the development of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.  The issues paper raises questions on matters that influence the competitiveness of Australian agriculture such as: food security; improving farm gate returns, including drought management; access to finance; competitiveness through the value chain; regional communities; inputs

WAFarmers has welcomed the advice by the Economics and Industry Standing Committee that they have resolved to inquire into and report on whether the current lease arrangements and management of the Western Australian freight rail network comprising Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 lines facilitate or hamper state development.  In particular, the Committee will investigate:  the recent strategic directions and policy decisions relating to the current network lease, particularly in relation to the low-traffic

AgConnectWA will hold its second annual conference on April 5 at the Ocean Beach Hotel, Cottesloe. This year we will hear from Michelle Cowan, the first female AFL coach, in the morning before hearing from some exceptional people within the agricultural industry who will inspire you and have you buzzing with ideas for your own career. The afternoon will consist of a marketing workshop, led by Meg Coffey from Coffey & Tea. We will then

WAFarmers has this week made a submission to Australian Wool Innovation who have called for submissions on their paper entitled “Genetic Benchmarking: Potential for Further Commercialisation of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Funded or Part Funded Projects post June 2015.” The full submission can be found here,