WAFarmers wishes to advise members that the fuel tax credit rates for fuel acquired from February 2, 2015, have increased. Click here for more information or contact the WAFarmers office on (08) 9486 2100.
The Livestock Biosecurity Network has appointed Carey Hobson as the new regional officer for WA. Carey will be working out of the WAFarmers office in Guildford and can be contacted at [email protected].
WAFarmers advises members that regional seminars titled ‘Assistance to farm businesses’ are being conducted by the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) . In conjunction with the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCSWA), the Regional Men’s Health Initiative (RMHI) and the Department of Human Services (DHS), RBDC and the Department of Agriculture, will provide information on their services on offer to farm businesses, particularly to those under stress. Presentations will include details about the variety of concessional
Can you Donate Hay to Affected Farmers in Northcliffe? In response to the devastating fires currently out of control in the Northcliffe area in the shire of Manjimup, WAFarmers Lower South West Zone is looking for pledges of hay to assist farmers who have lost pasture and hay reserves. The Department of Agriculture & Food will be coordinating the distribution of fodder to affected farmers. WAFarmers Lower South West Zone would like to assist DAFWA
Western Australia’s peak agricultural lobby group, WAFarmers, supports the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council and their response to the latest campaign by animal rights activists to ban live export. A campaign to ban the live animal export industry has been launched with bus and billboard advertisements by Animals Australia suggesting the trade is a “crime against animals”. WAFarmers Meat Section President Jeff Murray said the sheep industry is an integral part of the Australian economy and
WAFarmers has contributed to the submission made by the National Farmers’ Federation to the Pre-Budget Submission 2015-16. Please click here to access the submission. If you have any questions, please contact the office on (08) 9485 2100 or email [email protected]
WAFarmers urges the State Government to assist CBH and Brookfield Rail in their negotiations which, if positive, would see the Tier 3 Rail lines reopened. As the owner of the rail, the Government has a responsibility to ensure that the asset is utilised. The Government has yet to respond to the Economics and Industry Standing Committee report into the management of the State’s grain freight network which was tabled in October. WAFarmers President Dale Park
Under the APC Act 1988, and on behalf of its Committees, the Commission is seeking proposals/applications for initiatives or projects which will benefit Western Australian Fee for Service paying producers. Initiatives or projects gaining Committee approval are funded through Fee for Service collected by the relevant Committee. APC Committees which can provide services to producers are: avocado, beekeepers, eggs, pork, pome, citrus & stone fruit, strawberries, table grapes, potatoes and vegetables. Services can be provided
Sheep producers looking to boost lambing rates can access training as part of a project to grow the sheep flock in Western Australia. Training under the Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) program equips participants with best practice management principles for ewe management to increase on-farm productivity and profitability. The training has been on offer previously but is undergoing a renewed push as part of the Sheep Industry Business Innovation project, made possible by Royalties for Regions
Farm businesses are reminded that with the new year underway, now is an ideal time to review biosecurity activities. WA grains biosecurity officer Jeff Russell, of the Department of Agriculture and Food, said farm biosecurity was best likened to insurance. “It’s about the protection of livelihoods, lifestyles and the natural environment which could be harmed by the introduction of new pests,” Mr Russell said. “Now is the time for farm and related businesses to review
