With input from WAFarmers and other farming organisations, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has delivered on their digital initiative of a new online home for Australia’s farming community, with the launch of Australian Farmers today. The online platform www.farmers.org.au offers localised weather data to improve decision-making, enables farmers to exchange ideas and advocate on the issues that matter most, and provides the latest news about food, fibre and farming. WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer Stephen Brown said

All Western Australian motorists, including WAFarmers Members, are reminded that as of 1 July this year, motor injury insurance premium rates have increased in WA as insurance cover expands for motorists. The new expanded cover ensures that all people catastrophically injured in motor vehicle crashed in WA are provided necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support. The increase for per family car and motorcycle is an additional $99 for the first year of the new scheme.

WAFarmers has welcomed the re-election of the Liberal-National Coalition Government in the 2016 Federal Election, after Labor leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat yesterday afternoon. Though the count has not been completed, Mr Shorten conceded defeat stating it was clear the Prime Minister would form either a minority or majority government.  WAFarmers President Tony York said the Coalition’s re-election was the most preferred outcome for the agricultural sector, with their promises being most aligned to the

Following recent difficulties for suppliers in the WA dairy industry, WAFarmers continues to work towards addressing the issue of oversupply and protecting the industry for current and future generations. WAFarmers Dairy Council President Phil Depiazzi said WAFarmers and other stakeholders were working closely to find a solution to the oversupply problem currently facing the state. “There is a fine climatic balance needed to ensure dairy cows produce enough milk to meet demand, and while Western

AgConnectWA has welcomed the election of a new committee, following their Annual General Meeting this afternoon. Former Secretary Wes Lefroy was elected unopposed to the position of President, former general committee member Maddison McNeil was elected as Vice President, and Bailiwick Legal Solicitor Mari Takla was elected as Secretary. Eight nominations were received for the five available general committee member positions, with Hayley Goad, Henry Gratte, Georgia Reid, Lachlan Hunter (incumbent) and Callum Wesley (incumbent)

WAFarmers has identified the Liberal-National Coalition Government as the best hope for the continued development of the agricultural sector over the coming years, following considerable engagement with the major political parties and consultation with industry. With a score of 16 out of 25, WAFarmers President Tony York said the Coalition was the most agreeable option as their election promises aligned most with the WAFarmers Policy Priorities, as opposed to those of Labor and The Greens.

The strategic importance of WA’s agricultural colleges in developing career pathways has been highlighted ahead of next month’s Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Competition, during which the Murdoch University team will defend their title across six categories. WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer Stephen Brown said the organisation was pleased to hear that some members of the 10-person Murdoch University ICMJ team had completed studies at an agricultural college prior to undertaking tertiary studies in animal sciences or

A report outlining 40 recommendations and opportunities for future firefighting processes has been delivered, with WAFarmers pleased a recommendation has been created as a result of consultation with the organisation, and that a rural firefighting service has been suggested as a course of action. Premier Colin Barnett released the long-awaited report in Harvey this morning, stating that the current system for managing bushfires was “failing citizens and the government”. WAFarmers President Tony York said Recommendation

WAFarmers is thrilled to be supporting the Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Competition for the next three years through the sponsorship of the Murdoch University ICMJ team. Beneficial for the participating students, universities and the wider red meat and pork industries, the competition encourages students to extend their careers in the processing, marketing, lot-feeding, retail, veterinary and research and development sectors of the industry. The Murdoch team, comprised of 10 students, will travel to Wagga Wagga

WAFarmers has reiterated the importance of prioritising agriculture at the top in the lead-up to the Federal Election, stating that support and development on a local level would exponentially increase Australian trade opportunities. “Agriculture must be marked as a national economic and policy priority in order to capture the value of opportunities driven by growing local and international demand for our premium produce,” WAFarmers President Tony York said. “Now more than ever, Australian consumers are