June 12, 2014

WAFarmers will be making a submission on NuFarms’ proposal to the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines authority (APVMA), which recommends changes on the current use patterns of Pintobi AttackTM Herbicide containing glyphosate for canola and wheat as a control for various annual weeds, and as a desiccant. WAFarmers is seeking member feedback on the following points of the proposal: For canola, the proposed change is to be in line with CODEX and US standards, and

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Board of Directors is seeking a high-performing and dynamic individual with a diverse range of skills and capabilities. Applications close 23 June. More: http://www.nff.org.au/read/4563/chief-executive-officer.html

Grain growers have the opportunity to build their understanding of soils through integrated workshops offered by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA). The ‘Get to know your soils deeper’ workshops will be held at Esperance on 27 June, Corrigin (30 June), Ravensthorpe (1 July), Lake Grace (2 July) and Katanning (3 July). DAFWA research officer Fran Hoyle said the workshops aimed to boost understanding of the interactions between different soil constraints and soil productivity,

Western Australian farm businesses are reminded applications for the second round of the Farm Finance Concessional Loans Scheme (WA) will open on July 1, 2014. Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston said the maximum loan amount for farm businesses to undertake productivity enhancement activities under the scheme would be double that of the first round. “This means under this second funding round, farm businesses will be able to apply for loans of between $50,000 and