January 2018

A report exploring Australian sheep market structures and systems has acknowledged the significant price differences paid by meat processors in Western Australia for mutton, lamb and skins, as compared to the prices paid for the same products in the eastern states. The Sheepmeat market structures and systems investigation report, released by Sheep Producers Australia, compiled by Mecardo and funded by Meat and Livestock Australia, had its purpose in responding to the finding of the ACCC’s

A meeting this morning between WAFarmers and the Minister for Education Sue Ellery to discuss ongoing regional education issues has been described as “constructive” and “collaborative”, with the Minister providing clarity on a number of fronts. WAFarmers met with the Minister to discuss the proposed closure of the Moora Residential College and Department of Education camp facilities, the redirection of funds from the Agricultural Education Provisions Trust and the perceived decline of agricultural education within

The WAFarmers Livestock Council will not support the State Government’s suggestion to sell the Muchea saleyards to fund replacement saleyards for Boyanup, citing increases in selling costs for producers as a major concern. The comments come after consideration of the Replacement of Boyanup Saleyards Final Report released late last year, which was commissioned by the Western Australian Meat Industry Authority and undertaken by Deloitte Access Economics. WAFarmers Livestock Section President David Slade said there is

The State Government has succumbed to pressure from concerned families and from industry, announcing that amongst other reversals, the Schools of the Air (SOTA) will remain operational in regional Western Australia and the Northam Residential College will remain open. In a media statement released this afternoon, the McGowan Government acknowledged they had made a rushed decision last month that had left many people feeling anxious and understandably distressed. Minister for Education Sue Ellery also vowed