Labor’s call for live export ban would decimate industry

WAFarmers has rejected calls from the Federal Opposition to impose a ban on live sheep exports, citing a need to stop the cruelty, not the trade. Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon today announced his party’s intentions to phase out live exports, a move which has been condemned by the agricultural industry. “WAFarmers stands firm in supporting the Federal Government’s review into the live sheep export industry during northern hemisphere summer conditions,” WAFarmers President Tony

WA Farmers May 3, 2018

Welcome to our new Board Members!

WAFarmers has welcomed the appointment of three new members to the WAFarmers Board of Directors! Kevin Smout (KPMG) has joined as a Special Expertise Member, while Livestock Section representatives Max Watts (Wandering) and Guy Bowen (York) have joined as Elected Board Members. WAFarmers President Tony York said the new appointments would complement the expertise of the existing Board Members nicely. “All our new Board Members come to us with a wealth of experience and understanding

WA Farmers May 3, 2018

WA grains R&D to grow industry capacity

An announcement from the State Government committing $24 million to the WA grains industry has been warmly welcomed by WAFarmers. In partnership with the Federal Government and other funding sources, the investment will see $10 million per year provided to develop a long-term model for the sustainable delivery of grains research and development. A further $4 million in 2018-19 will provide a boost towards the continuation of critical R&D programs. WAFarmers Grains Section President Duncan

WA Farmers May 3, 2018