June 12, 2015

Farms are among the most dangerous workplaces in Australia. Statistics show that 8 out of every 100 farm employees are injured at work each year. A not insignifcant proportion of those injuries are associated with the activity of shearing sheep and arise predominantly within the confines of a shearing shed. The following guides have been produced to raise awareness of legislative requirements for employers and employees, to help farmers minimise risk potential on their properties

WAFarmers is maintaining an agistment and feed supply register.  If you have agistment facilities or feed available for purchase, please contact the WAFarmers office on (08) 9486 2100 or email [email protected]. Similarly, if you are looking for agistment or feed, please contact the office.

Producers are reminded that lamb marking time is a good opportunity to vaccinate against Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD). Vaccination is an effective way to manage disease on an infected property, but may also be part of a risk management strategy for properties not yet known to be infected. At risk properties include: Properties in a high rainfall zone Properties with an infected neighbour Properties which are at the bottom of a water catchment or have

The State Government recently announced that it has established a scheme to assist farm and pastoral businesses to settle disputes with their finance providers. Access to the scheme can be initiated by either the farm or pastoral business or the financial institution, and although not mandatory, all parties are encouraged to participate.  The Farm Debt Mediation Scheme will be administered by the Rural Business Development Corporation at the Department of Agriculture and Food, with mediation