February 2015

The three Industry Funding Scheme (IFS) regulations expire on 30 June 2015. As per the regulations, these can be extended if their continuation is likely to benefit the relevant WA industries. DAFWA is currently consulting key industry and government stakeholders to gather information that will enable informed decisions regarding the continuation of the Industry Funding Schemes — particularly, the benefits of the IFSs to the Western Australian cattle, sheep, goats and or grains, seeds and

The CBH Group is calling on Western Australian grain growers to consider a position on the Growers Advisory Council (GAC). The GAC has five positions open to growers who have a genuine desire and commitment to see the co-operative continue to grow and develop. The GAC was established by the CBH Group in 2003 to help facilitate communication between the CBH Board and growers at a grass roots level. The CBH Group Chairman, Wally Newman,

The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), the State Government’s industry regulator, is holding several public information sessions about shale and tight gas and fraccing. Government experts will be in attendance to answer questions during an informal information session. This is also an opportunity to share your concerns with government regulators. You are welcome to drop in to the sessions anytime between the following hours: Broome SessionMonday, 23 March 2015 3:00pm – 8:00pm Broome Civic

The collision of two heavy haulage trucks carrying grain near Amelup earlier this week highlights the poor state of rural roads, WAFarmers President Dale Park said. “Our roads are deteriorating rapidly and this is contributing to a serious decline in the safety of transport and travel in rural WA,” Mr Park said. There have been three accidents, including the truck collision and a separate fatality, on Chesterpass Road in the last two months. WAFarmers zone

WAFarmers would like to remind its members about the purpose of the bay located alongside Roe Highway northbound at Midvale, just past Great Eastern Highway. The bay was constructed in order to enable oversize loads to turn around under supervision and travel south to Great Eastern Highway. It is not intended for use as a general truck bay or for parking, trailer exchanges, meal breaks etc.  Parking controls are signposted at the bay.    Main

Microwaves and a mapping technology are being explored by the Department of Agriculture and Food to control weeds and pests in Western Australian grain crops. The research was profiled today (24 February) at the 2015 WA Agribusiness Crop Updates, hosted by the department and the Grains Research and Development Corporation. Laboratory experiments using a household microwave have found the technology can be effective at low doses to eradicate snails, while higher doses can effectively kill

The Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) will help sheep producers who attend Wagin Woolorama ensure their stock movements are recorded correctly. Producers who buy sheep privately, agist or display sheep at shows can take their National Vendor Declarations or waybills to the DAFWA display for a demonstration of how to record stock movements on the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database. DAFWA Animal Product Integrity manager Peter Gray said recording sheep movements on the

Latevo is holding Grower Workshops on Multi-Peril Crop Insurance in the coming months. The workshops will provide growers with information on Multi-Peril Crop Insurance.  This is an opportunity for everyone to attend and hear firsthand about Multi-Peril Crop Insurance. While this may not be a ‘risk tool’ for everyone, WAFarmers encourages you to attend to hear the facts about the Latevo product. As with any Insurance product, WAFarmers recommends you discuss this product with your