Executive Officer – Policy [Vacancy]

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) (WAFarmers) is the largest and most influential agricultural advocacy group in Western Australia. WAFarmers is currently seeking an Executive Officer – Policy on a full time basis to strategically manage the General Policy Section with specific emphasis in the areas of Transport, Occupational Health and Safety, Farm Business Economics and Environmental Land Clearing. Key Responsibilities Provide high level advisory, analytical strategic policy and support services to the relevant General

WA Farmers August 28, 2015

WAFarmers launches fighting fund

WAFarmers launched a fighting fund today at the Dowerin Field Day to conduct an independent review in to the costs and benefits to rural WA if the Port of Fremantle is privatised. The State Government announced that it plans to sell the state asset in a bid to get back in the black by the next financial year. Rothschild and Deloitte are expected to provide a detailed recommendations report in December on the planned sale. WAFarmers President Dale

WA Farmers August 25, 2015

WAFarmers to fight for port

WAFarmers will launch an appeal at the Dowerin Field Days next week to ensure that rural Western Australia gets a fair outcome should the Port of Fremantle be privatised. The State Government announced in May that it plans to sell the state asset in a bid to get back in the black by the next financial year. WAFarmers President Dale Park said the privatisation of the port will affect everybody in Western Australia, including

WA Farmers August 19, 2015

The future looks bright for ag

Members of AgConnectWA, a group for young people who are passionate about agriculture, recently elected a President and Vice President at the annual conference #GenerationAg. Kallum Blake of Katanning was re-elected to the position of President, with Katie Pole, from Larrawa Station, elected as Vice President. Mr Blake thanked the AgConnectWA committee for their continued hard work on behalf of the group. “We have an incredible mix of people on the committee who share an interest in agriculture

WA Farmers August 3, 2015

WAFarmers partners with Australian Reliance

WAFarmers has continued to watch its members’ backs, partnering with Australian Reliance to bring them a competitive insurance package. Members will have access to expert advice and enjoy exclusive benefits with a package that supports every part of their business. WAFarmers President Dale Park said members will have access to a global market of insurers through the partnership with Australian Reliance. “Australian Reliance provides a financially competitive package combined with quality service. “We want our

WA Farmers August 3, 2015