Farm business assessments grants reminder – DAFWA

Farm and pastoral businesses in regions impacted by recent dry seasons are reminded they can access grants of up to $10,000 for business assessment and implementation advice. The Farm Business Assessment grant scheme is assisting businesses experiencing financial hardship in parts of the Wheatbelt, Murchison and Gascoyne. Peter Metcalfe, of the Department of Agriculture and Food, said the scheme criteria had been broadened to make the scheme more accessible for impacted businesses. Eligible shires now

WA Farmers January 16, 2015

WAFarmers Election Nominations for 2015

WAFarmers has received the following nominations for the 2015 Elections: The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc) – General Senior Vice President: Anthony York (Tammin)* Vice President: Lyn Slade (Albany) Grains Section President: Duncan Young (Beverley) Senior Vice President: Michael Fels (Esperance) Vice President: Kallum Blake (Katanning) Meat Section President (Shared): John Wallace (Esperance), David Slade (Mt. Barker) Senior Vice President: No nominations received Vice President: No nominations received Wool Section President : Ed Rogister (Lower

WA Farmers January 16, 2015

Current submissions

WAFarmers is working on a number of submissions at the moment and is seeking input from our members in the following areas: Wool Selling Systems Review Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has commissioned the Wool Selling Systems Review (WSSR) on behalf of Australian woolgrowers. The objective of the WSSR is to improve the returns received by growers for their wool.WA Farmers will be putting in a submission to the AWI instigated Wool Selling Systems Review. Consultation

WA Farmers January 13, 2015

Call for nominations to the 2015 AWI WoolPoll Panel

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has called for nominations for the 2015 WoolPoll Panel. To maintain the independence of the poll, AWI has appointed Will Roberts to chair and convene the 2015 WoolPoll Panel. The Panel will comprise of ten representatives, including the Chair, a member of government and an AWI representative. The Chairman is seeking three nominations from WAFarmers by February 28, 2015. The elected Panel will meet four times between March and November at

WA Farmers January 13, 2015

Agrifood Alliance WA Labour Supply Questionnaire

The Agrifood Labour Initiative is a project funded by the Department of Agriculture & Food (DAFWA) to assist primary producers with labour supply issues. We are seeking the views of as many primary producers as possible to ensure we can offer the best range of services possible. Your participation in the 5 minute questionnaire is greatly appreciated. To access the questionnaire please click here. If you have questions about this survey or the Agrifood Labour

WA Farmers January 13, 2015

Power lines on property – reminder

As a result of questions raised by members concerned with power lines and infrastructure, WAFarmers CEO Stephen Brown recently had a meeting with electrical authorities in relation to several issues. They discussed the restitution that may occur when Western Power property is damaged by someone such as a farmer or their staff. For example, hitting or bringing down a power pole may cause a loss of power to other properties and businesses on the network.

WA Farmers January 13, 2015

Grain Marketing Workshop – Wickepin

The Facey Group, in conjunction with CBH Group, Rabobank and Planfarm, are holding a day of Grain Marketing Workshops for those who wish to increase their knowledge in grain marketing and programs available to improve the way your farm does business. Participants may attend the full day or either the morning or afternoon sessions but bookings are essential. Where: Wickepin Community Centre, Wickepin When: Thursday, February 12, 2015 Cost: Free Beginners Session 9:00am – 2:30pm

WA Farmers January 13, 2015

Post-Harvest Seed Storage Strategy Information Sessions

A number of post-harvest seed storage strategy information sessions will be running in the western region, hosted by Ben White and supported by GRDC. The sessions will cover grains storage issues including seed storage options, planning for storage expansion, using gas-tight silos, using grain bags, understanding aeration cooling and aeration drying, improving storage hygiene, monitoring and identifying insects and safety around storage. KojonupWhere: Landmark Store, 113 Albany Hwy When: January 12, 9:00am – 11:00 am

WA Farmers January 9, 2015

GGA seeks expressions of interest for Strategic Advisory Group position

The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) is currently seeking a grower or grower group representative to fill a vacant role on the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). The Strategic Advisory Group provides direction, advice and feedback on the activities of the GGA project. Most importantly, the SAG is required to ensure the Group Grower Alliance is working towards its vision through the objectives. This will ensure the GGA achieves its goals, and delivers benefits to all its

WA Farmers January 9, 2015

RamSelect Workshop

Sheep CRC, in conjunction with CRC Australia, is hosting a practical one day RamSelect workshop to help farmers select and purchase rams confidently.The workshop covers the selection and assessment of rams, investing in rams for production and profit, defining breeding objectives and preparing for auction. The workshop will be held on February 17 and will run from 9am to 3pm. It is hosted by Sara and Keith Wilson of Jilakin Downs Dorper and White Dorper

WA Farmers January 9, 2015