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