Farmers express confidence in Regulator’s decision to cancel exporter’s licence

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), WAFarmers and Sheep Producers Australia have confidence in a decision to cancel the licence of Emanuel Exporters Pty Ltd. The Regulator, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, released the decision overnight. “From the beginning we have called for the Regulator to be robust and transparent in enforcing the regulation governing the operation of exporters and the protection of animal welfare and health,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “This is

WA Farmers August 22, 2018

Threat of Injunction minimised

The threat of activist groups lodging a court injunction against the independent regulator after a ship is loaded has been reduced with the Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud signing the Export Control (Animals) Amendment (Approving Notices of Intention to Export) Order 2018. This will require any challenge to a shipment being made prior to the animals travelling to the port. WAFarmers President Tony York said that this amendment by Minister Littleproud will minimise some of

WA Farmers August 17, 2018

Changes to the Harvest Mass Management Scheme

After proposed changes to the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS) were forecasted by Main Roads WA, the effectiveness and the future of the scheme was uncertain. Growers across Western Australia value the scheme as it allows grain to be loaded in the paddock with a 10 per cent tolerance over the statutory mass allowance, however growers are always encouraged to aim to be as close to their mass limits as possible. WAFarmers has worked closely

WA Farmers August 15, 2018

CRC funding remains

Regional Western Australia can breathe a sigh of relief after the full $13 million funding for the Community Resource Centres (CRC) was reinstated last week. WAFarmers congratulates LinkWest and other groups who rallied behind the CRCs across Western Australia. The CRC networks provide a crucial and trusted network for many who live outside of the metropolitan area and offers vital services including assistance with IT, parenting support, facilities for paying bills, attending courses and meeting

WA Farmers August 14, 2018

WAFarmers concerned that less than half of wool growers hold AWI shares

In 2017, there were over 60,000 wool levy payers and only 24,000 shareholders. WAFarmers Vice President Steve McGuire said WAFarmers is encouraging all Western Australian wool growers who are AWI levy payers to become a shareholder so they can have their say on the future of AWI. “Being an AWI shareholder entitles wool growers to shape the decision making processes within the organisation. “Paying AWI levies gives growers the opportunity to vote on the levy

WA Farmers August 8, 2018

Minister Littleproud affirms support for live sheep trade

WAFarmers is pleased to have met with the Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud to discuss the current situation surrounding the live sheep trade. Minister Littleproud met with a small delegation including representatives from WAFarmers lead by WAFarmers President Tony York and Vice President of Livestock Council John Wallace. Also in attendance was President of the Livestock Rural Transport Association Andy Jacob and delegates from Sheep Producers Australia. WAFarmers President Tony York said the organisation

WA Farmers August 8, 2018