After proposed changes to the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS) were forecasted by Main Roads WA, the effectiveness and the future of the scheme was uncertain. Growers across Western Australia value the scheme as it allows grain to be loaded in the paddock with a 10 per cent tolerance over the statutory mass allowance, however growers are always encouraged to aim to be as close to their mass limits as possible. WAFarmers has worked closely

Regional Western Australia can breathe a sigh of relief after the full $13 million funding for the Community Resource Centres (CRC) was reinstated last week. WAFarmers congratulates LinkWest and other groups who rallied behind the CRCs across Western Australia. The CRC networks provide a crucial and trusted network for many who live outside of the metropolitan area and offers vital services including assistance with IT, parenting support, facilities for paying bills, attending courses and meeting

WAFarmers is pleased to have met with the Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud to discuss the current situation surrounding the live sheep trade. Minister Littleproud met with a small delegation including representatives from WAFarmers lead by WAFarmers President Tony York and Vice President of Livestock Council John Wallace. Also in attendance was President of the Livestock Rural Transport Association Andy Jacob and delegates from Sheep Producers Australia. WAFarmers President Tony York said the organisation

WAFarmers Upper Great Southern, Central Great Southern and Corrigin/Lake Grace Zones would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the meeting in Katanning on Friday 20 July. The support received was overwhelming and demonstrated the strong concern from the agricultural community regarding the future of the live sheep trade.  WAFarmers President Tony York said it was a very realistic meeting and it was great to see so many farmers attend to voice

WAFarmers Upper Great Southern, Central Great Southern and Corrigin/Lake Grace Zones are holding a combined meeting tomorrow, Friday 20 July at the Ram Pavilion, Katanning Leisure Centre to provide a forum for farmers and allied businesses to convey their opinions about the current situation of live sheep trade in Western Australia. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage farmers and anyone involved in the livestock industry to come along and share their

After the regrettable announcement yesterday of the suspension of the export licence for EMS Rural Exports, it is now uncertain when Emmanuel Exports and Kuwait Livestock Transport Trading will be able to resume their shipping services. President of WAFarmers, Tony York said it remains unclear whether there will be a pathway available to Emmanuel exports allowing them to resume shipping services in the future, however advice from Minster Littleproud, suggest there remains the opportunity for

WAFarmers has had confirmation from the directors of Emanuel Exports that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources suspended the companies live export licence today. This has come after it was confirmed some weeks ago that the Department had undertaken investigations into possible criminal activities by Emanuel’s in the live sheep trade.   WAFarmers President Tony York said the organisation is keenly anticipating the results from the regulatory review that Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud initiated