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Applications are open for the China-Australia Millennial Project (CAMP) which is a 100 day (part-time) bilateral business incubator experience, designed to train, mentor and empower emerging leaders and entrepreneurs from Australia and China. CAMP will bring 100 young innovators aged 18-35 from China, and match them with 100 bright young minds from across Australia for a five day innovation workshop. Agriculture is one of the key fields identified for the program. The five day innovation

Farm businesses are reminded that with the new year underway, now is an ideal time to review biosecurity activities. WA grains biosecurity officer Jeff Russell, of the Department of Agriculture and Food, said farm biosecurity was best likened to insurance. “It’s about the protection of livelihoods, lifestyles and the natural environment which could be harmed by the introduction of new pests,” Mr Russell said. “Now is the time for farm and related businesses to review

Click here for a list of industry courses available through the Muresk Institute from January to March this year. Courses include farm safety, feedlot production and low stress livestock handling. To register for the courses, go to dtwd.wa.gov.au/trainingproviders/mureskinstitute or click here.    dtwd.wa.gov.au/mureskinstitute

Producers achieving a whole-farm average marking percentage of more than 100 per cent are eligible to nominate to the 100%+ Club for sheep producers. DAFWA encourages producers to nominate themselves or someone they know who is achieving the percentage. The club is an opportunity for sheep producers to network and share information and expertise. There is an awards night and special events throughout the year for members nominated to the club. Live export vessel and

Western Australian farmers can now apply for loans for debt restructuring as well as productivity enhancement activities under the Farm Finance concessional loans scheme. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, said expanding the Farm Finance concessional loans to include debt restructuring introduced the sort of flexibility that farmers had been calling for and will provide another option for Western Australian farming businesses experiencing drought conditions. “We listened to farmers across WA about what they need to

AgConnectWA, in conjunction with WAFarmers, has secured a limited number of discounted tickets for individuals under 35 to the 2015 WAFarmers Annual Conference to be held at the Pan Pacific in Perth next month. Young people with a passion for agriculture and progressing rural communities are encouraged to take advantage of this special offer. At such a discounted price the next generation of farmers can’t afford not to go, AgConnectWA President Kallum Blake said. “I

WAFarmers has received the following nominations for the 2015 Elections: The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) – General Senior Vice President: Anthony York (Tammin)* Vice President: Lyn Slade (Albany) Grains Section President: Duncan Young (Beverley) Senior Vice President: Michael Fels (Esperance) Vice President: Kallum Blake (Katanning) Meat Section President (Shared): John Wallace (Esperance), David Slade (Mt. Barker) Senior Vice President: No nominations received Vice President: No nominations received Wool Section President : Ed Rogister (Lower

The Agrifood Labour Initiative is a project funded by the Department of Agriculture & Food (DAFWA) to assist primary producers with labour supply issues. We are seeking the views of as many primary producers as possible to ensure we can offer the best range of services possible. Your participation in the 5 minute questionnaire is greatly appreciated. To access the questionnaire please click here. If you have questions about this survey or the Agrifood Labour

As a result of questions raised by members concerned with power lines and infrastructure, WAFarmers CEO Stephen Brown recently had a meeting with electrical authorities in relation to several issues. They discussed the restitution that may occur when Western Power property is damaged by someone such as a farmer or their staff. For example, hitting or bringing down a power pole may cause a loss of power to other properties and businesses on the network.

The Facey Group, in conjunction with CBH Group, Rabobank and Planfarm, are holding a day of Grain Marketing Workshops for those who wish to increase their knowledge in grain marketing and programs available to improve the way your farm does business. Participants may attend the full day or either the morning or afternoon sessions but bookings are essential. Where: Wickepin Community Centre, Wickepin When: Thursday, February 12, 2015 Cost: Free Beginners Session 9:00am – 2:30pm