January 30, 2015

WAFarmers urges the State Government to assist CBH and Brookfield Rail in their negotiations which, if positive, would see the Tier 3 Rail lines reopened. As the owner of the rail, the Government has a responsibility to ensure that the asset is utilised. The Government has yet to respond to the Economics and Industry Standing Committee report into the management of the State’s grain freight network which was tabled in October. WAFarmers President Dale Park

Under the APC Act 1988, and on behalf of its Committees, the Commission is seeking proposals/applications for initiatives or projects which will benefit Western Australian Fee for Service paying producers. Initiatives or projects gaining Committee approval are funded through Fee for Service collected by the relevant Committee. APC Committees which can provide services to producers are: avocado, beekeepers, eggs, pork, pome, citrus & stone fruit, strawberries, table grapes, potatoes and vegetables. Services can be provided

Sheep producers looking to boost lambing rates can access training as part of a project to grow the sheep flock in Western Australia. Training under the Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) program equips participants with best practice management principles for ewe management to increase on-farm productivity and profitability. The training has been on offer previously but is undergoing a renewed push as part of the Sheep Industry Business Innovation project, made possible by Royalties for Regions