October 2015

Farmers and petroleum companies in Western Australia have drawn up a model agreement to support agricultural productivity in areas being explored for onshore gas    Peak bodies in the agricultural and petroleum sectors have worked together for more than two years on the co-operative project. Under the terms of the agreement, landowners will get access to expert advice, detailed information and appropriate management plans to ensure the continued success of farming in areas such as the

AgConnectWA, WAFarmers’ group for young people with an interest in agriculture, has begun extending its reach to the north following its first successful event in the Kimberley region, held in conjunction with Northern Beef Futures. The sundowner, held at Matso’s Brewery in Broome on Friday, was attended by over 40 young people from across the agricultural industry. AgConnectWA Vice President Katie Pole, a Perth based lawyer who hails from Larrawa Station near Fitzroy Crossing, said

WAFarmers has welcomed the restoration of bipartisan support for the landmark China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) which will see the deal ratified by Parliament and implemented as soon as possible. The agreement is a groundbreaking step forward for Australian agriculture, enabling the industry to take advantage of reduced tariffs and enhance its competitive positon. WAFarmers President Dale Park said the organisation is pleased that the Federal Government and the Labor Party have reached a compromise in the

Western Australia’s peak agricultural advocacy group, WAFarmers, has welcomed the statement of issues released this morning by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following its informal review into the proposed takeover of Asciano Limited by Brookfield Infrastructure. WAFarmers President Dale Park said it is encouraging to see many of the comments made in the WAFarmers’ submissions taken into consideration. “We are opposed to the vertical integration of Australia’s freight rail and ports operations on

WAFarmers awaits the outcome of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) informal review into the proposed takeover of Asciano by Brookfield Infrastructure and supports Grain Producers Australia’s (GPA) calls for an ongoing, active oversight role of Australia’s rail freight networks. In its submission, WAFarmers urged the ACCC to deny the proposed acquisition as the monopolistic nature of the infrastructure involved will lead to anti-competitive behaviour in the already turbulent rail freight network in WA.

AgConnectWA is heading to Broome to host a free networking event that will give young, passionate people in agriculture the opportunity to meet likeminded individuals.  The networking event is the first of its kind for AgConnectWA, a group dedicated to connecting, representing and providing support for young people throughout the agricultural industry, and it promises to be a resounding success. The sundowner will be held on Friday, October 23, at Matso’s Brewery in conjunction with