Proposed Government backpacker tax will harm ag industry

WAFarmers stands alongside the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), state farming organisations (SFO’s) and other industry bodies in launching a national campaign against the Federal Government’s proposed ‘backpacker tax’ which would have detrimental effects on the nation’s agricultural sector. The #backpackertax campaign will comprise an online petition and social media aimed at harnessing community support for a softening of changes to the way working holiday makers (backpackers) are taxed. Under the Federal Government’s proposal, backpackers would

WA Farmers February 2, 2016

WAFarmers joins Chinese Market

WAFarmers announced this evening at the Heart of WA Ball that it will be sending West Australian produce to China. WAFarmers has worked hard on the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and as part of that process is becoming heavily involved in the Chinese market to better understand how it works. To achieve this, WAFarmers has formed a partnership with the company Lifeland, owned and operated by CEO Sha Yi, who has lived in WA

WA Farmers September 24, 2015

Executive Officer – Policy [Vacancy]

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) (WAFarmers) is the largest and most influential agricultural advocacy group in Western Australia. WAFarmers is currently seeking an Executive Officer – Policy on a full time basis to strategically manage the General Policy Section with specific emphasis in the areas of Transport, Occupational Health and Safety, Farm Business Economics and Environmental Land Clearing. Key Responsibilities Provide high level advisory, analytical strategic policy and support services to the relevant General

WA Farmers August 28, 2015

WAFarmers Dairy Council re-elected unopposed

Delegates at the WAFarmers Annual Dairy Conference have elected executive members at the annual general meeting held today at the Abbey Beach Resort in Busselton. Dardanup dairy farmer and current President Phil Depiazzi was re-elected and thanked delegates for their ongoing support. Senior Vice President Michael Partridge and Junior Vice President Paul Ieraci were also re-elected to their respective positions. WAFarmers President Dale Park thanked the representatives for their commitment to the dairy industry

WA Farmers July 28, 2015

Muresk ‘Winter School’ program

The Muresk Institute offers short courses and training programs to educate and upskill workers in the agricultural and agribusiness fields. Muresk has a range of short courses on offer from July to November. To view the courses, follow the link: http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/trainingproviders/mureskinstitute/shortcourses/Pages/default.aspx A booking form for the courses is available at this address. If you require any more information, please Muresk Training Manager Daniel Gibbins on 0438 923 728 or email [email protected]

WA Farmers July 3, 2015

Boyanup sale yards update

As a result of discussions regarding the Boyanup sale yards at a late 2014 Busselton Zone Meeting, Simon Brown and WAFarmers CEO Stephen Brown met with the South West Development Commission in Bunbury in February for an update on the sale yards and the SWDC plan in general. Whilst the Boyanup sale yards are safe until 2021 or thereabouts, WAFarmers are still concerned about the plans for this facility, or its replacement, after this

WA Farmers May 12, 2015

Sheep Council appoints new members to grow industry – DAFWA

Five new members have been appointed to the Sheep Industry Leadership Council (SILC). The SILC, supported by the Department of Agriculture and Food, was formed in 2011 to bring together key industry leaders to shape the future of the WA sheep industry. SILC chair Rob Egerton-Warburton said the new appointments were Michael O’Neill (Northam), Andrew Ritchie (Darkan), Jessica Horstman (Geraldton), Bindi Murray (Woodanilling) and Kelly Manton-Pearce (Yealering). “They join Cameron Tubby, John Edwards and Richard

WA Farmers April 24, 2015

WAFarmers Annual Beekeepers Conference agenda released

The agenda for the WAFarmers Bees Conference is now available. To view the agenda, click here. The WAFarmers Bee Conference for 2015 will be held on Saturday, 2 May, 2015. The conference will take place at Baskerville Hall, located at 129 Memorial Avenue in Baskerville, WA, 6056. To register, click here. If you have any queries, please direct them to Executive Officer Maddison McNeil on (08) 9846 2100 or email [email protected]

WA Farmers April 17, 2015

NASC finalises 2015/16 Annual Wool Selling Program

The National Auction Selling Committee (NASC) has finalised its 2015/16 Annual Wool Selling Program (WSP), following a meeting on the 13 March, 2015. The 2015/16 WSP and the tentative 2016/17 WSP can now be found here. The NASC advises buyers and brokers to contact their respective NASC representative for more information. These details are listed below. Australian Wool Exchange Western Region office: Office location: Gate 3 South Store, Sudlow Road, Bibra Lake, WA, 6163 or

WA Farmers March 23, 2015

WAFarmers hay drive for Northcliffe area – Update

Can you donate hay to affected farmers in Northcliffe? In response to the devastating fires currently out of control in the Northcliffe area in the shire of Manjimup, WAFarmers Lower South West Zone is looking for pledges of hay to assist farmers who have lost pasture and hay reserves. The Department of Agriculture & Food will be coordinating the distribution of fodder to affected farmers. WAFarmers Lower South West Zone would like to assist DAFWA

WA Farmers March 16, 2015