ESCAS submission delivered

WAFarmers’ Livestock section made a submission on the “Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System” to Department of Agriculture on 15 July. WAFarmers Meat Council supports the live export industry as an integral component of livestock production and marketing in Western Australia. WAFarmers is highly committed to positive animal welfare outcomes and supports the use of a monitoring system but believes a refined (less red tape) ESCAS will result in better outcomes for producers. Key points of

WA Farmers July 15, 2014

WAFarmers makes submission on pastoral lease renewal options

WAFarmers’ Livestock section made a submission on the “2015 Pastoral Lease Renewal: Renewal Options” to the Department of Lands on 11 July. In the submission, WAFarmers provided suggestions to improve the current lease options. Key points are outlined below: Restructuring of the rent payment would allow Lessees a better management of cash flow for businesses that are highly susceptible to fluctuations in economic conditions and seasonal influences. Clarification of terms such as “no right” to

WA Farmers July 15, 2014