Did you receive your AWI paperwork in time?

Did you receive your AWI Election paperwork late, or only a couple of days before the deadline? WAFarmers wants to hear from you! There have been reports in recent weeks that, ahead of the AWI Election on 17 November, some shareholders either received their voting paperwork just before the voting cut-off of 10.00am on Wednesday 15 November, or after it. While some shareholders may have overlooked the fact that they had nominated earlier to receive

WA Farmers December 6, 2017

Need some help with LPA?

Are you confused about the Livestock Assurance Program (LPA) and how it affects your business? Do you need some help in understanding the changes, including the new learning modules? We are here to help! In recent months, WAFarmers has received considerable contact from livestock producers who were seeking clarification on the LPA changes – WAFarmers continues to receive multiple calls per day on the issue, and works hard to assist producers with their queries. If

WA Farmers December 6, 2017

Notice of The Western Australian Farmers Federation Annual Conference & AGM’s 2018

As required under its Constitution (rule 25.2.2), The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) hereby notifies all members, Commodity Section Councils and Zones that the 71st Annual Conference and AGM’s will be held on March 1 and 2 2018, at the Pan Pacific Perth, Adelaide Terrace, Perth. Thursday 1 March 2018 – Commodity AGM’s (Livestock Section, Grains Section, General Section); WAFarmers AGM; SundownerFriday 2 March 2018 – Conference Presentations and Panel Discussions; Gala Dinner and

WA Farmers December 4, 2017

WA’s minimal black spot funding allocation ‘unacceptable’; WAFarmers

Regional Western Australia will miss out on funding from the latest round of the Federal Government Mobile Black Spot Program, a move that has been criticised by industry and the State Government. Of the 106 available locations nation-wide, only seven were appointed for Western Australia. Of this number, one location is in the regions, while the remaining six are located within the urban fringe. WAFarmers Policy Executive Officer Grady Powell said the move by the

WA Farmers November 24, 2017

Animal welfare remains number one priority

Following an Animal Welfare Review Stakeholder Deliberation hosted by the Minister for Agriculture and Food last week which involved discussions about amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 2002, WAFarmers reminds the public that animal health, welfare and wellbeing remains the number one priority for livestock producers. Attended by WAFarmers President Tony York and Livestock Section President David Slade, the workshop comprised of representatives including the agricultural livestock industry, processors, the RSPCA, the live export industry,

WA Farmers November 21, 2017

AgDay celebrations kick off around the country

Celebrations of all things agriculture are taking place across Australia today as part of the first National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay). The brainchild of Mrs Gina Rinehart from Hancock Prospecting, AgDay is being supported by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Federal Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. WAFarmers President Tony York said it was a great way to instill pride in the farming sector and other related industries. “The importance of

WA Farmers November 21, 2017

Farmers furious with ag vehicle red tape bungle

Farmers across Western Australia are furious. With harvest mostly underway across the state and farmers using larger-than-ever agricultural vehicles to remove their crops from the paddock, it has come to farmers’ attention that changes have been made to regulations relating to the movement of agricultural vehicles. WAFarmers Senior Vice President Lyn Slade said the organisation had taken many calls in recent days from concerned farmers regarding these changes, with most anxious to know whether they

WA Farmers November 20, 2017

WAFarmers acknowledged at 2017 RMA WA Awards

WAFarmers was among those recognised at the 2017 Rural Media Association of WA Awards on Friday, with the organisation being highly commended in the Best Communications Campaign category. Acknowledged for its work on a comprehensive WA State Election Campaign, the organisation was thrilled with the accolade. 2017 marks the second year in a row that WAFarmers was highly commended in this category, having won the category in 2015. WAFarmers also sponsored the Best New Entrant

WA Farmers November 20, 2017

Be safe this harvest season

By WAFarmers President Tony York With harvest in full swing across WA, now is a good time to reflect on the hazards involved in farming and the added risk of injury during periods of intense work. With many farmers working long hours and the additional hazards of being around large and complex machinery involved in harvest, I implore you to please take care, be aware of your surroundings, take your time, and consider the additional

WA Farmers November 20, 2017

WAFarmers congratulates new AWI Board

The results are in from the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) director elections, with WAFarmers congratulating Mr Don Macdonald, Ms Colette Garnsey and Mr James Morgan on their appointments. WAFarmers Livestock Section Vice President Steve McGuire said the Board now needed to show good governance and strong leadership, in the wake of recent controversial activities. “With the appointment of these directors, it is expected that industry will see improved accountability and transparency in operations and procedures

WA Farmers November 17, 2017