June 13, 2017

The 2017 Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Competition is coming up next month, with WAFarmers once again supporting the contest through the sponsorship of the Murdoch University ICMJ team. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student Keely McGregor (22) opted to apply for the ICMJ team as it represented an aspect of the agricultural industry that she had not largely been exposed to, despite growing up in a small town. “I only became actively involved in the industry

Members and livestock producers are advised that changes have recently been announced by Meat and Livestock Australia and Integrity Systems regarding the Livestock Production Assurance Program (LPA). The upgrades, which will come into effect on 1 October, will strengthen LPA for the betterment of the red meat and livestock industries by ensuring Australia builds on its global reputation as a world leader in food safety, integrity and traceability. Upgrades will include: On-farm biosecurity and animal