The next Federal government must keep the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme for off-road diesel used in agriculture in place to ensure farming businesses remain viable. In the third policy priority leading up to the Federal Election on September 7, WAFarmers calls on parties contesting the election to commit to retaining the scheme into the future. WAFarmers President Dale Park said the program positively contributed to cost management for farm enterprises across the country. “The Fuel

Networking, nibbles and nature’s nectars await attendees to an exciting event for all young people interested in the origins of gourmet food and produce. WAFarmers’ young farmers group, AgConnectWA, will host the AgTiki Tour next month – an enticing tour for the senses through the Swan Valley which will provide an opportunity to meet like-minded young people. A coach will take the group to several locations on Saturday, September 14, where attendees will indulge in

The next Federal government must secure economic conditions which allow Australian agriculture to be more financially competitive and maximise export income for industry. The call is the second component of WAFarmers’ five policy priorities for the upcoming Federal election. While recognising the Australian dollar is traded in a competitive market, WAFarmers President Dale Park said farmers’ profitability had been negatively impacted by inefficient taxation measures, the high costs of complying with over-regulation and most of

Coalition comments reinforcing their support for the live export trade and the improvement of animal welfare standards are reassuring to the industry and greatly welcome by WAFarmers. WAFarmers has called for the expansion of the live export trade and the refinement of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) as a matter of priority for the next Federal government. Assurances from Nationals Leader Warren Truss and Shadow Agriculture Minister John Cobb that the Coalition will

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) AgConnectWA Section has been awarded a $6000 Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant to connect farmers with the consumers who buy their products. AgConnectWA, WAFarmers’ young farmers branch, will use the funding to create QR codes which will appear on supermarket shelves, initially alongside beef, lamb, dairy and bakery products. The codes will direct consumers to a mobile phone enabled website containing information

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) is calling for the expansion of live exports and the refinement of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) as a matter of priority for the next Federal government. WAFarmers President Dale Park said live export was a vital trade which contributed more than $1 billion to the Australian economy annually and employed more than 10,000 people across the nation. The Australian economy and animal welfare standards would

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) welcomes the State government’s $300million commitment to agriculture announced in today’s budget. WAFarmers President Dale Park said the commitment to agriculture in WA was encouraging, and the best way to ensure the funding was used most efficiently was to consult widely across all agricultural industries in WA. “I look forward to speaking with Minister Baston and sharing ideas for the review of the current system,” Mr Park said.

Leading Ladies is proud to announce the four exciting ladies who will be leading the discussion at the group’s upcoming event. Facilitated by 6PR announcer Jane Marwick, the Leading Ladies Cocktail Dinner and Panel Discussion on September 5 will be an opportunity to engage in progressive and thought-provoking discussion with four inspirational women from varying backgrounds. Leading Ladies is an action group dedicated to teaching young people about where their food comes from. The urgency

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) is calling on the major parties to commit to five key policy priorities to ensure the future of agriculture, ahead of the 2013 Federal Election on September 7.  WAFarmers calls on parties contesting the 2013 Federal Election to commit to re-establishing the competitiveness and profitability of Australian agriculture by: 1. EXPANDING LIVE EXPORT: Refining the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) and facilitating new market access.2. ENSURING FINANCIAL COMPETITIVENESS: Maximising

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) supports Federal government initiatives to strengthen animal welfare standards in the live export industry. WAFarmers Meat Section President Jeff Murray said the industry was dedicated to improving animal welfare standards. “Animal welfare is an issue the industry takes very seriously and there have been quantifiable improvements to the supply chain,” Mr Murray said. “Industry bodies are investing millions to train animal handlers and create real change in foreign