The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) wants to see the development of a long term vision for the State’s agricultural industries as a major part of any State Government’s plans. WAFarmers has identified six agricultural related departments: Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA), Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), Department of Water, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Department of Main Roads and the Department of Transport, which need increased support. WAFarmers wants a

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) is calling for the continued use of Genetically Modified (GM) crops, as part of its 2013 Western Australian State Election Policy. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said WAFarmers’ Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) policy has, for a number of years, supported the technology through the appropriate use of GM crops governed by industry-agreed protocols relating to storage, transport and buffer zones.  “WAFarmers continues to work with the broader industry to

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) is calling for the expansion of the State Rural Water Program to include farm businesses connected to the Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS). WAFarmers Water Resources Spokesman, Steve Dilley, said WAFarmers had been a strong supporter of the Department of Water’s Rural Water Planning Program, and its component projects, the Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme (FWSPS) and the Farm Water Rebate Scheme (FWRS). “WAFarmers frequently encounters farmers who

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) congratulates 2013 Western Australian Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award winner, Danielle England, of Narrogin. Ms England was honoured with the award in a ceremony at the University Club last night, from a strong field of six finalists from across Western Australia. WAFarmers Beekeepers Section Executive Member, Leilani Leyland, was awarded the runner-up award for her work in the beekeeping industry over the last

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) Grains Section has welcomed news that crop risk mitigation insurance will be made available to Western Australian grain producers next year. WAFarmers Grains Section President, Kim Simpson, said the willingness of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to enter the Western Australian market reflects their confidence that such a product would be utilised. “There is a definite need for grain producers to have access to affordable crop risk mitigation insurance

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) believes calls from the Conservation Council of Western Australia to reduce the use of agricultural fertiliser are misplaced. Following an announced by the Liberal Party that it will spend $16 million on Perth’s rivers if it wins the state election, the Conservation Council says the only way to really, seriously address the issue of pollution getting into the Swan River is to reduce the input of pollution from

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) is committed to working with industry, government and other key stakeholders to ensure the future and expansion of the live export trade, as part of its 2013 Western Australian State Election Policy. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said Western Australian agriculture relies on live export and WAFarmers will be doing everything within its power to ensure the future of the industry is strong and the high animal welfare standards,

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers), as part of its 2013 State Election Key Issues, wants to see increased investment into rural and regional community services. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said WAFarmers wanted to see more investment in the areas of education, health and generic services. “Last week, the Prime Minister told the nation how important education is to the future of our economy and regional educational facilities in Western Australia are crying out for assistance,