Notice of The Western Australian Farmers Federation Annual General Meetings 2026
As required under its Constitution (rule 25.2.2), The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) hereby notifies all members; Section Councils and Zones that the 79th WAFarmers Annual General Meetings (AGMs) will be held on Friday 20 March 2026, at The Ingot Hotel, Perth. The meeting will commence with a light lunch from 12pm with a member dinner following the conclusion of the official proceedings.
Agenda – Friday 20 March 2026 from 12pm to 9pm (Lunch 12.15pm)
From 1pm to 5pm
Livestock Section AGM 2024
Grains Section AGM 2024
General Section AGM 2024
WAFarmers AGM 2024
Presentations
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Members Drinks & Dinner from 5.00pm
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) reminds members of the following rules of the WAFarmers’ Constitution:
- All nominations and motions must be submitted to WAFarmers head office by 5pm Friday 13 February 2026. (rule 27.2.1) (rule 28.1.1)
- The register of financial members used to determine voting entitlements shall be closed off twenty-one (21) clear days prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting, being Friday 27 February 2026.
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) Election Notices
WAFarmers AGM Election Notice
Nominations, opening Monday 19 January 2026, are called for the following positions:
- WAFarmers General Vice President (2-year term)
*Matt Hill (incumbent – casual vacancy) eligible to renominate
- Member Elected Board Director x 2 (2-year term)
*Michael Partridge – Benger – (incumbent) eligible to renominate
Jessie Davis – Narembeen retiring due to serving full term
WAFarmers Livestock Section Election Notice
Nominations, opening Monday 19 January 2026, are called for the following positions:
- President Livestock Section (1-year term)
*Geoff Pearson – Australind (incumbent) eligible to renominate
- Vice President Livestock (1-year term)
*David Slade – Mt Barker (incumbent) eligible to renominate
WAFarmers Grains Section Election Notice
Nominations, opening Monday 19 January 2026, are called for the following positions:
- President, Grains Section (1-year term)
*Mark Fowler – Williams (incumbent) eligible to renominate
- Vice President, Grains Section (1-year term)
*Matt Hill – Esperance (incumbent) eligible to renominate
Nominations can be made by mail, email or in person and must be forwarded to the WAFarmers Head Office, PO Box 1105, Bentley WA 6983 or via email to [email protected].
Nomination forms:
- Board nomination
- General Section – President / Vice President nomination
- Livestock Section nomination
- Grains Section nomination
If you have any questions, please call the head office on 08 9486 2100 and speak with Melanie Tolich, Corporate Manager, Policy, Government and Stakeholder Relations.
Nominations and Motions must be submitted by 5.00pm Friday 13 February 2026.

