Datamars deal for members

Members will have received a red Datamars ear tag-shaped key ring printed with their membership number in the post with their membership renewal notice. Datamars will soon be offering quarterly deals to WAFarmers members which can be redeemed by quoting your membership number when ordering tags through a Datamars supplier. A small portion of the cost of the tag will return to WAFarmers to go towards the cost of national representation. Datamars is working to

WA Farmers January 21, 2014

Water and time a must on NVDs

WAFarmers would like to remind members that they must include the time-off water and departure time for livestock when filling out National Vendor Declarations (NVDs). At last audit, Muchea reported 50 per cent of NVDs did not include this piece of information. Destination Property Identification Codes (PICs) are also required on NVDs – click here to view a list of frequently used PICs.

WA Farmers January 21, 2014

Submission on Future of Beekeeping

The WAFarmers Beekeepers Section will be making a submission on the future of beekeeping and pollination service industries in Australia. On December 12, 2013 the Senate referred the matter to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by March 26 2014. The Beekeepers Section will be making a submission by February 7, 2014. Beekeepers are urged to make a direct submission also. Terms of reference address the importance

WA Farmers January 20, 2014

Beekeepers Approve Pollen

WAFarmers Beekeepers Section has given support for the re-introduction of packaged bee pollen originally produced in WA to re-enter the State. This support is based on the proviso that the importer meets all of the Department of Agriculture and Food WA’s protocol requirements.

WA Farmers January 20, 2014

New CEO Appointed

Former Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer and entrepreneur Peter Nolin has been appointed CEO of WAFarmers. In conjunction with branding and strategic review process Recharge.Reconnect, Mr Nolin has been recruited to drive the organisation in a direction better suited to serving members and the greater agricultural community, WAFarmers President Dale Park said. “Mr Nolin’s strong background in strategic development means he was the candidate best suited to taking WAFarmers into the future,” Mr

WA Farmers January 20, 2014

Notice of the WAFarmers Annual Conference 2014

Notice of The Western Australian Farmers Federation Annual Conference 2014 As required under its Constitution (rule 26.2.2), The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) hereby notifies all members; Commodity Section Councils and Zones that the 67th Annual Conference will be held on March 19 and 20, 2014 at the Vines Resort and Country Club, Verdelho Drive, The Vines 6069. Wednesday March 19, 2014 9.00am – 9.15am Official Opening 9.15am – 12.00pm Panel Discussion 12.00pm

WA Farmers January 17, 2014

No upfront fees for Ag courses

RuralBiz Training is the only fully online specialist Agriculture training organisation in Australia which has been approved by the Commonwealth Government as a VET FEE-HELP provider. Farmers can complete their Diploma or Advanced Diploma with RuralBiz Training without paying any upfront fees. As an online training organisation, RuralBiz Training offers flexibility so our students can fit their study around the seasonal demands of their farm operations. Each student can progress at their own rate, fully

WA Farmers January 17, 2014

Emergency Preparedness workshops from Farmsafe

Farmsafe WA is running FREE community workshops in the South West region during March and is are now calling for registrations. These valuable one-off workshops on Emergency Preparedness are presented in partnership with St John Ambulance, WA Police and WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (WA DFES). The workshops are open to all community members and will give the opportunity for; • Developing your skills in emergency planning and preparedness • Increasing confidence to

WA Farmers January 17, 2014

Future CRC Funding Needed

WAFarmers has written to appropriate State and Federal Ministers urging them to continue funding Co-operative Research Centres (CRCs) such as the Sheep CRC indefinitely. Historically, the Federal government provides funding for industries to undertake research within industries. Currently, the CRC’s have a limited life span. WAFarmers believes that if a CRC is performing well against its Key Performing Indicators then it should continue to be funded and provide benefits to industry.

WA Farmers January 17, 2014

Registration Open for Farm Finance Forums

WAFarmers will be holding two Farm Finance Forums in February to assist farmers in strengthening their businesses following successful similar events in 2013. The forums will take place as follows: Cranbrook – Wednesday February 5, Cranbrook Sports Centre Tammin – Friday February 21, Lesser Hall For more information, click here to view a document containing agenda and a registration form. Registrations close on Jan 30 for Cranbrook and Feb 17 for Tammin. *Please note the

WA Farmers January 17, 2014