September 16, 2014

Relevant members of WAFarmers are reminded that voting papers for a WA Director of GrainGrowers Limited should now be in your possession or your mail box. All relevant members should take the short time required to complete the voting papers and return them prior to close of voting. As a National Body, GrainGrowers work for the benefits of all grain growers in WA and Nationally and it is imperative that we are represented by a

We have been able to secure a limited number of build slots for our members with Bedford Harbour Engineering, manufacturer of the 60 Ton Mobile Field Bin as seen at the Field Days and as per attached specification brochure. With another very large crop coming, this is your LIMITED opportunity to secure field bin/s at a special members price for use during this harvest. Please note: this offer applies to the 60 ton model only.

A normal to above normal rainfall outlook for the next two months has been issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food for most of the south west of the State, with some regional variation. The department’s Statistical Seasonal Forecast system indicates normal to drier than normal conditions in the northern wheatbelt, where decile 2-7 rainfall is more likely, and wetter than normal conditions in the high rainfall zone in the southern wheatbelt, where decile

WAFarmers Grains Section made a submission on the Examination of the Import Risk Analysis Process to the Department of Agriculture (Biosecurity Regulation and Reform Policy Branch) on September 12, 2014. Members were provided with an opportunity to comment on the Import Risk Analysis process which seeks to minimise the risk of exotic pests and disease incursions into Australia. WAFarmers Grains section commented on current procedures for importing seeds for planting into Australian farms which have the potential

Australian producers, processors and exporters of red meat/livestock are invited to provide their expertise to help shape the industry’s future in the next Meat Industry Strategic Plan (MISP). All those interested in the future of the red meat and livestock industry should attend and share their input. The workshop is to be held in Perth on 2 October, 2014. The venue and times are yet to be confirmed. Download the flyer here. You can register