ALEC has launched an animal welfare survey which is seeking community and stakeholder views on the livestock export industry’s animal welfare performance. Murdoch university is conducting the survey as part of an R&D project to develop indicators of animal welfare along the livestock export supply chain.To complete the survey, click here. For more information about the survey, click here.
The fourth annual Honey Month is fast approaching and will be celebrated across the country, promoting Australian honeybees and their products to the wider public. Honey Month committee member Leilani Leyland, who is also the vice president of the WAFarmers Beekeepers Section, said a small scale festival proved to be extremely successful by attracting far more visitors than originally anticipated. “The general public was excited to learn about beekeeping and honey,” Mrs Leyland said. “The
The Department of Agriculture and Food has advised WAFarmers that nominations close shortly for the Grains, Seeds and Hay Industry Funding Scheme management committee and the Sheep and Goats Industry Funding Scheme management committee. The committees oversee biosecurity Industry Funding Schemes, using authorised funding arrangements for producers to raise funds to tackle priority pests and diseases. On advice from the industry, the committees determine what pests and disease threats require action and how best to
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards. The awards are organised by Kondinin Group and ABC Rural. The awards are in their sixth year recognise the contributions of individuals and families to farming pursuits in Australia. Nominations are open to farmers and farming families and may be submitted by third parties on behalf of others. Three finalists in each category are selected by dedicated judging panels and will be
