February 2017

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FARMERS FEDERATIONANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017As required under its Constitution (rules 27.2.1 & 27.2.2), The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) hereby notifies all members, delegates, Commodity Section Councils and Zones that the following matters will be put to Conference for discussion March 1 and 2 at the Pan Pacific Hotel , Adelaide Terrace Perth WA 6000. Motions to be addressed at the WAFarmers AGM – 2.00pm 1 March 2017Motion

With only one month to go until the 2017 WAFarmers Annual Conference: GROW2017, we’re thrilled to announce our presenters and keynote speakers. Following the Business Breakfast on Thursday 2 March, the conference will be officially opened by Mick Keogh, Executive Director of the Australian Farm Institute, who will discuss the findings of the ACCC study into beef supply chain competition and opportunities and trends for agriculture. Guest speakers will also present throughout the various commodity AGMs held

An ongoing commitment towards the future of livestock research in Western Australia has been identified as an agricultural issue for the upcoming State Election, with sheep flock funding and a research institute forming part of the WAFarmers Policy Platform nine-point Wish List. WAFarmers President Tony York said an allocation from the State Government of $350,000 per annum from consolidated revenue towards the maintenance of the two WA sheep research flocks was critical. “The Genetic Research

The potential for Western Australia’s agricultural industry to double its production by 2025 is being hindered by severe funding and staffing cuts at the state’s most critical industry agency, according to WAFarmers. Speaking on the first of six WAFarmers Policy Priorities for the State Election, Senior Vice President Lyn Slade said WAFarmers needs to be involved in the process of creating a stronger and reinvigorated Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA). “Despite WA’s agricultural