May 2016

Eighty heavy duty galvanised farm gates will be available to fire-affected farmers in the Harvey-Waroona area, following the closure of the WAFarmers Fire Appeal. The 3.6 metre gates, which were purchased by WAFarmers and Budget Stockfeeds through customer donations, were handed over to the Waroona Farmers Reference Group this morning in anticipation of distribution to farmers in need. “In the immediate aftermath of the fires, farmers put up wire or fencing to establish boundaries for

A commitment towards further investment in innovation, science, research and development (R&D) is critical to the advancement of the Australian agricultural sector on both national and international platforms, according to WAFarmers. “Australia’s work and commitment to maintaining and improving our integrity systems underpins our international reputation as a high-quality, safe, ethical and sustainable producer, so continuing to invest and innovate in this area is fundamental,” WAFarmers President Tony York said. “To maintain our position as

WAFarmers congratulates the Coalition Government’s decision to offer support to dairy farmers affected by the dairy crisis in the eastern states. “We have great sympathy for the dairy farmers and their families over in the eastern states who have been affected, and we welcome Barnaby Joyce’s decision to offer support through this concessional package,” WAFarmers President Tony York said. “A lot of dairy businesses in Australia are family-owned and operated, so the support offered through

If you live in WA, the majority of milk on shelf is from WA (with the exception of specialised milks and some flavoured milk). The farmers would prefer that you buy branded milk but fully understand that it is not always within everyone’s budget. Remember that buying any local milk, including home brand milk products in WA, is supporting farmers in Western Australia. This is a selection we found at our local supermarket: WAFarmersFirst Milk,

WAFarmers has applauded the Federal Government’s commitment of a further $60 million towards the Mobile Black Spot Programme, stating that it would be a win for regional families and businesses. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash today announced that a re-elected Turnbull Government would invest the extra funds to provide greater mobile coverage for people in regional and remote areas. WAFarmers President Tony York said the additional funds would be

We are thrilled to announce a new agreement between HBF health and WAFarmers, which will see WAFarmers Members able to join the HBF Corporate Health Plan to enjoy great benefits and discounts. WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer Stephen Brown said it was the start of a great partnership between two long-established Western Australian not-for-profit organisations. “In addition to our core purpose of advocacy, we are in the process of value adding our membership and diversifying into

AgConnectWA will welcome the assimilation of the membership of Harvest Young Agri Food Professionals Group (Harvest) at a sundowner next month. To celebrate and formally recognise the merger, a sundowner will be held on Friday 17 June at The Byrneleigh in Nedlands, which all AgConnectWA and Harvest members are invited to attend. AgConnectWA was approached earlier this year regarding the assimilation of Harvest’s membership, after the latter recognised that it was not worth competing for

Following the decision to restructure the Sheep Industry Leadership Council (SILC) to form The Sheep Alliance of WA (Inc) (The Sheep Alliance), WAFarmers is calling for nominations for positions on the newly-formed board of directors. The proposed restructure of SILC’s membership to form The Sheep Alliance was progressed by two industry leadership meetings in March and May 2016, attended by a diverse representation of the sheep supply chain, including current SILC directors plus WAFarmers, PGA,

WAFarmers urges Western Australian consumers to purchase more fresh milk and yogurt, as difficulties continue for the state’s dairy industry. WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer Stephen Brown said that if consumers increased milk purchases by an extra litre or two, it would go a long way towards counteracting the current oversupply of milk and protecting the livelihoods of the dairy farmers. “While the WA dairy industry has not been hit as hard as the eastern states

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) are offering two AgConnectWA members the opportunity to participate in the LambEx 2016 conference and join a post-conference tour with leading farmers, motivated and enthusiastic sheep producers from south west Western Australia. The selected participants will also join the newly formed on-farm technology pilot group of growers as well as members of the 100% Club for the tour. What is LambEx 2016?LambEx is an informative and inspirational