WAFarmers releases live export recommendations

WAFarmers has released a series of recommendations relating to the future of the live export industry, with the organisation calling for regulators and potential independent observers to be held to account. WAFarmers President Tony York and Livestock Section President David Slade said the recommendations were based on significant member, industry and political feedback, and that implementation of the conditions would work towards re-igniting confidence in the trade. “The impression that Australia has set the world

WA Farmers April 19, 2018

WAYAA in focus: Madlen Kratz

WA Young Achiever Awards Agriculture Award finalist Madlen Kratz sees the study of honey bees as crucial to the future of not only Australian but international agricultural industries, and wants to make a positive difference towards industry sustainability. Madlen (26) got involved in research related to bee health in her first semester as an undergraduate. Since then she has completed her Honours thesis, and is now studying for a PhD in “The effects of nutrition

WA Farmers April 19, 2018