Farmers who find it necessary to humanely slaughter livestock are advised that they are legally allowed to license a Captive Bolt Gun provided they have a genuine need and reason to do so. In order to license a Cat E class Captive Bolt Gun, a farmer must address Section 11A, concerning genuine reason, as well as Section 11B, concerning genuine need, of the state’s Firearms Act 1973. Under Section 11A (2) (a)-(f) of the State’s
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has commissioned the Wool Selling Systems Review (WSSR) on behalf of Australian woolgrowers. The objective of the WSSR is to improve the returns received by growers for their wool. A Review Panel has been appointed to direct the WSSR and they have publicised their desire for a highly consultative process, encouraging input from all sectors of the industry, particularly Australian woolgrowers. The Review Panel has released an Issues Paper (which is
Video footage from WAFarmers Heart of WA gala dinner is now available on YouTube, and can be seen by clicking here.
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is partnering with the Minerals Council and numerous other organisations to produce a document on the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme. The document will outline the nature, reach and importance of current fuel tax credit (FTC) arrangements, more commonly known as the diesel fuel rebate, to Australian industries, communities and individuals with a particular focus on rural, regional and remote Australia. The document will be presented to key decision-makers and political
Western Australia’s draft State Biosecurity Strategy has been released today at the 2014 State Biosecurity Forum in Fremantle and is now available for public comment. The draft strategy provides strategic directions for the management of emerging and ongoing biosecurity issues for Western Australia over a 10-year period from 2015 to 2025. The document was prepared by a cross-agency group led by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA), in partnership with the Department of Parks
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia is piloting a three-year sheep National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) helpdesk to increase Western Australia’s sheep traceability. The NLIS records the movement of all sheep across Australia and requires sheep producers and industry stakeholders such as agents, abattoirs and saleyards to register with NLIS and to record sheep movements on an electronic database. The sheep NLIS helpdesk is supported by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program,
Video footage from WAFarmers and the Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance’s action at Parliament House for grain on rail and the Tier 3 network is now available on YouTube, and can be seen by clicking here.
MLA is aware of the frustration many producers are experiencing about SAFEMEAT’s intention to phase-out pre-2013 versions of the LPA NVD. SAFEMEAT’s announcement can be viewed here SAFEMEAT is a partnership between the red meat industry and government. MLA is not a partner in SAFEMEAT and MLA has no role in making any decisions around NVDs, LPA or the cost of NVD books. See the full MLA statement here.
The South West dairy industry will be showcased to the local community at an ironman event for children to be held at the Busselton foreshore on Saturday 6 December. Department of Agriculture and Food dairy leader John Lucey said the department was proud to support the Legendairy Ironkids event, sponsored by Dairy Australia and Western Dairy. “Legendairy Ironkids will be far more than a multi-discipline race for kids – a crowd of about 1000 competitors,
