June 20, 2014

WAFarmers extends its congratulations and thanks to Grains Council member Mic Fels, who has been central to influencing the State government to keep the Esperance Downs Research Station open. More details can be seen in an article from Farm Weekly, available here. An article can also be seen from Countryman here. If you have a success story like Mic’s, or know of a member making a difference, get in touch with WAFarmers Marketing and Communications

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging farmers to head online and have their say on the future of farm sector representation in Australia. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said Newgate Research had been appointed to undertake an independent review of representation across local, state and national levels. “There is general consensus across our sector that our current system of representation is facing challenges.  This review is a big step forward in overcoming adversity and grasping

The Biosecurity Council of Western Australia is investigating the delivery of biosecurity activities across the State. In particular, they are hoping to bring together the views of key stakeholders from across industry, government and community to help develop an agreed and common understanding of roles, responsibilities and principles that underpin an effective biosecurity system for Western Australia. The Biosecurity Council is a specialist advisory group to the Minister for Agriculture and Food and the Director

WAFarmers and the grains council would like to send out a warning to farmers against signing any new grains contracts without being fully aware of the conditions and suitability of the contract on offer. This warning stems from a complaint received to WAFarmers over the past week which described how several farmers in different regions were caught contracted under conditions which they were not aware of and which would be difficult to evade without significant

The popular MyCrop diagnostic app has been expanded to include barley and canola, as well as wheat. “The app enables quick identification of a range of crop production constraints including diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies, herbicide damage and many others,” Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) development officer and project leader Kelly Ryan said. “With this timely information in the palm of your hand you will be able to diagnose constraints when you see them and

The WAFarmers Beekeepers Conference supported the following Draft Best Management practice for the transportation of open entrance beehives.  This position will be taken by WAFarmers Beekeepers Representatives to the bee industry peak body Australian Honey Bee Industry Council AGM next month. “In the interest of public safety, the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Inc. (AHBIC) recommends that the following guidelines be followed, except in the case of emergency eg. fire and flood. Where possible, only

The University of Western Australia is currently undertaking research into Statewide WA farmer beliefs regarding media coverage of live export, and farmers involved in the industry are encouraged to assist. The study will involve an interview of approximately 45 minutes at a time and place suitable to you. You will be asked about your opinions on media coverage of live export – all opinions welcome. To get involved, contact Georgia Reid on 0439 968 930