News – May 2019 Archive

The second and final day of the WAFarmers Annual Conference: Vitality 2018 left delegates excited what’s to come for the Western Australian agricultural sector, with presenters focusing on the conference theme Vitality 2018 and taking the lead on developing the sector. Minister for Agriculture and Food; Regional Development Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC officially opened the formalities by acknowledging the breadth of her portfolios and the significant and ongoing issues that face the industry in the

The WAFarmers Annual Conference: Vitality 2018 kicked off yesterday, with industry speakers across multiple commodities delivering insightful and engaging presentations which left attendees excited about the future of agriculture in WA. Hosted by MC Vin Dawes, the proceedings featured Annual General Meetings for the Livestock, Grains and General Sections of WAFarmers, in addition to presentations from key industry representatives including: Richard Norton (Meat and Livestock Australia), Stuart McCullough (Australian Wool Innovation), Allan Piggott (Sheep Producers

By WAFarmers President Tony York It is deeply concerning to see the McGowan Government’s current activities affecting regional education. We need every encouragement and incentive to keep people living and working in regional areas and, at present, the State Government is diminishing vital services for our communities. The closure of the Moora Residential College will have detrimental impacts on Moora and surrounding communities. As a farmer and member of a regional community, I know how

Members of the WA agricultural community are invited to attend the WAFarmers Annual Conference: Vitality 2018 on 1-2 March at the Pan Pacific Perth, which will this year seek to celebrate the industry’s ever-increasing strength as an economic powerhouse. Hosted by former Rural Focus Director Vin Dawes, proceedings will kick off on Thursday 1 March, with the day comprising of commodity-specific AGMs, the WAFarmers AGM, and presentations from numerous industry representatives. Formalities will be followed

In December 2017, it was announced that the State Government plans to grab 20 per cent of on-farm revenue collected by the Agricultural Education Farm Provisions Trust from 2019 onward. This action will undoubtedly impact the sustainability and delivery of agricultural education in WA. WAFarmers encourages you to join us and have your say about the issue. This can be through methods including writing letters to Government MPs, writing letters to the editors of local newspapers, sharing your views on social

Keep updated with the latest developments for the WAFarmers Annual Conference: Vitality 2018 as they happen, by downloading the event app. Follow the instructions below – it’s easy! Go to the App Store; search for ‘Guidebook’ and download it for free. Open Guidebook; search for ‘Vitality 2018’ in the search field. Select ‘Download guide’ then ‘open’ once the download has finished.

As required under its Constitution (rules 27.2.1 & 27.2.2), The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) hereby notifies all members, delegates, Commodity Section Councils and Zones of the following information for WAFarmers Board positions. Board Casual Vacancies x 2WAFarmers is calling for nominations to fill two casual vacancies on the WAFarmers Board. Nominations for the following positions close on Monday 26 March. First casual vacancy for a Board Member position (vacated by Kallum Blake) Second casual

A report exploring Australian sheep market structures and systems has acknowledged the significant price differences paid by meat processors in Western Australia for mutton, lamb and skins, as compared to the prices paid for the same products in the eastern states. The Sheepmeat market structures and systems investigation report, released by Sheep Producers Australia, compiled by Mecardo and funded by Meat and Livestock Australia, had its purpose in responding to the finding of the ACCC’s

A meeting this morning between WAFarmers and the Minister for Education Sue Ellery to discuss ongoing regional education issues has been described as “constructive” and “collaborative”, with the Minister providing clarity on a number of fronts. WAFarmers met with the Minister to discuss the proposed closure of the Moora Residential College and Department of Education camp facilities, the redirection of funds from the Agricultural Education Provisions Trust and the perceived decline of agricultural education within