Redemption of Ravensdown shares in WA

WAFarmers has received calls from members expressing concern about the seemingly unnecessary delay in the payout of Ravensdown shares. As a response, WAFarmers has written to the board of Ravensdown Ltd on behalf of members requesting clarity to the terms and schedule under which WA shareholders can expect the redemption of Ravensdown shares. This follows correspondence from Ravensdown to its members regarding the purchase of Ravensdown’s WA operations by Louis Dreyfus Commodities and that the

WA Farmers March 28, 2014

Regional information sessions – Merredin, Lake Grace and Kojonup

WAFarmers reminds its members in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern areas that the Main Roads Information sessions are currently running over the next two weeks. The Department of Transport’s Agricultural Advisory Group, which includes WAFarmers, with the generosity of Main Roads WA, has organised the sessions to provide valuable information to farm operators regarding the contentious Compliance & Enforcement ‘Chain of Responsibility’ legislation which is due to be implemented through out WA. Furthermore, valuable information

WA Farmers March 28, 2014

Bushfire Fundraiser in Sawyers Valley, April 12

HILLS GROUP, GARDENERS’ CIRCLE W.A “Autumn Colours” This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the autumnal delights of a 5 acre property featuring an arboretum of more than 200 predominantly deciduous trees, with many varieties of Acer, Malus, Elms, Prunus, Pyrus and an Oak Walk. A large cottage garden has roses, salvias, wind flowers and camellias, among many others and there’s a veggie patch, Olive Grove, Sandalwood Grove and walk-in netted orchard. SATURDAY 12th April,

WA Farmers March 28, 2014

WAFarmers comments on recreational hunting systems

WAFarmers has made a submission into the public inquiry into the potential environmental contribution of recreational hunting systems. The inquiry is looking at other States’ regulated, licensed recreation hunting systems and the potential environmental contribution made in controlling pest animals on public lands, together with the possible economic, cultural and recreational benefits to the community. The Public Administration Committee is inquiring into the benefits or otherwise of a similar system being adopted in WA. The

WA Farmers March 28, 2014