May 26, 2017

Members are advised that the WAFarmers Beekeepers Section Executive Council has changed, following the section’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 12 May. Leilani Leyland will retain the position of President for a further term. The role of Senior Vice President will be filled by Michael Bellman, while Stephen Davies will step into the role of Vice President. Rupert Phillips, Mark Rhodes and David Leyland will be the council’s Executive Members. WAFarmers congratulates the Executive Council,

WAFarmers will once again support the Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Competition for the 2017 contest through the sponsorship of the Murdoch University ICMJ team. The Murdoch team, comprising of 10 students, will travel to Wagga Wagga in early July to represent their university, and will gain practical experience in the evaluation of carcasses, primals and retail cuts. Team member Lauren Oakden (21) said her fascination with agriculture and livestock stemmed from family trips as they

By WAFarmers President, Tony York Following a recent situation in which I found myself in the middle of an internet scam which will likely cost me over $20,000, I urge members, the wider agricultural community and anyone who pays invoices to remain vigilant to this unscrupulous behaviour. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you my experience, in the hope that you can avoid similar situations. We regularly deal with suppliers via