December 2016

WAFarmers has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a $54.4 million investment into grains research and development, stating it would help growers to improve their yields and keep up with demand. Announced today by Minister for Agriculture and Food Mark Lewis, the investment will see a funding commitment from 2017 to 2020, which includes $20 million from Royalties for Regions, and will support the establishment of a new Western Australian Grains Research model. The body

Following a season during which many farmers across the state suffered from frost damage and heavy rains, WAFarmers urges producers to consider options such as Multi Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI). WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer Stephen Brown said recent weather events had affected crop yields and business income. “The frost events experienced throughout the Wheatbelt, South West and Great Southern regions in August, September and early October have caused varying degrees of damage, with some farmers

By WAFarmers President Tony York This year, WAFarmers has continued to work towards creating a more viable, profitable and sustainable future for the agricultural industry by developing stronger relationships with our members, government and industry stakeholders and building on our already strong advocacy foundations. There have been numerous successes achieved throughout the year of which WAFarmers, its staff and the members we represent should be proud. The WAFarmers team has continued to work exceptionally hard

There was coffee, sweets and cheese galore at the VIP Preview of the De Lish Dessert, Coffee and Gourmet Food Expo 2017 last week, which WAFarmers staff attended as part of the WAFarmersFirst Milk event sponsorship. In addition to sampling delightful delicacies including gelato, cheddar with truffle, and fruit mousse, nearly 30 competitors battled it out in the qualifying round of the Latte Art Smackdown, which involved the baristas pairing off and creating two identical

By AgConnectWA President Wes Lefroy Throughout 2016, AgConnectWA continued to break into new ground, cementing itself as the largest network of young farmers and agri-professionals in Western Australia. This year, we built on the strong foundations of previous years by consolidating the networking aspect of the group, while also shifting our focus into promoting leadership, education and advocacy within our industry. The year started off with a bang for AgConnectWA, with over 150 attendees at

As required under its Constitution (rule 25.2.2), The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) hereby notifies all members; Commodity Section Councils and Zones that the 70th Annual Conference will be held on March 1 , 2 and 3 2017, at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Adelaide Terrace, Perth. Wednesday 1 March 20172.00pm – 5.00pm | WAFarmers AGM 20175.00pm – 7.00pm | Members Only Sundowner Thursday 2 March 20177.00am | Registrations Open7.30am – 8.30am | Business Breakfast9.00am

WAFarmers President Tony York welcomed staff, local farmers, Minister for Agriculture Mark Lewis and Policy Adviser to the Minister Trevor Whittington at his farm in Tammin yesterday. The visit, which incorporated a tour of the farm, a demonstration on Anameka salt bush and a ride on the header, intended to give the visitors an indication of how the harvest was progressing in the area, and to give staff who may not have been on a

Dairy farmers across WA and Australia are urged to get their fire and emergency preparations finalised, as the fire season begins. With memories of the difficulties faced by some of WA’s dairy farmers during the Harvey-Waroona fire in January still raw, WAFarmers and Dairy Australia encourage dairy farmers to take necessary precautions and familiarise themselves, their workers and their families with their emergency plans. Dairy Australia Issues Manager Julie Iommi said fire emergencies had already

Last week, WAFarmers’ Bees Executive Officer Maddison McNeil and Media and Communications Officer Melanie Dunn visited Bees Neez Apiaries in Beechina, to learn more about the processes behind honey extraction. Using his honey extraction machinery, WAFarmers Beekeepers Council Senior Vice President David Leyland and his staff demonstrated how the comb is uncapped on the frame and put in the extractor, and how centrifugal forces work in getting the honey out of the comb. Mr Leyland