Members are reminded that ownership, storage and usage of firearms is strictly controlled and we are sending a reminder to ensure any firearms owned by members are licensed and stored in an approved gun safe that is locked.   We have heard that police are currently undertaking random audits in at least one rural police district ensuring that farmers are in full compliance of all firearms legislation and procedures.

Relevant members of WAFarmers are reminded that voting papers for a WA Director of GrainGrowers Limited should now be in your possession or your mail box. All relevant members should take the short time required to complete the voting papers and return them prior to close of voting. As a National Body, GrainGrowers work for the benefits of all grain growers in WA and Nationally and it is imperative that we are represented by a

We have been able to secure a limited number of build slots for our members with Bedford Harbour Engineering, manufacturer of the 60 Ton Mobile Field Bin as seen at the Field Days and as per attached specification brochure. With another very large crop coming, this is your LIMITED opportunity to secure field bin/s at a special members price for use during this harvest. Please note: this offer applies to the 60 ton model only.

A normal to above normal rainfall outlook for the next two months has been issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food for most of the south west of the State, with some regional variation. The department’s Statistical Seasonal Forecast system indicates normal to drier than normal conditions in the northern wheatbelt, where decile 2-7 rainfall is more likely, and wetter than normal conditions in the high rainfall zone in the southern wheatbelt, where decile

WAFarmers Grains Section made a submission on the Examination of the Import Risk Analysis Process to the Department of Agriculture (Biosecurity Regulation and Reform Policy Branch) on September 12, 2014. Members were provided with an opportunity to comment on the Import Risk Analysis process which seeks to minimise the risk of exotic pests and disease incursions into Australia. WAFarmers Grains section commented on current procedures for importing seeds for planting into Australian farms which have the potential

Australian producers, processors and exporters of red meat/livestock are invited to provide their expertise to help shape the industry’s future in the next Meat Industry Strategic Plan (MISP). All those interested in the future of the red meat and livestock industry should attend and share their input. The workshop is to be held in Perth on 2 October, 2014. The venue and times are yet to be confirmed. Download the flyer here. You can register

With spring now here, sheep producers are urged to check their flocks for any signs of lameness and to have lame sheep tested for footrot. Department of Agriculture and Food Footrot Manager Kirsty Moynihan said as temperatures increase during spring and summer, the bacteria that cause virulent footrot inflame the moist inter-digital skin of the feet, which can cause sheep to become lame. “Early detection of virulent footrot will help reduce the spread of infection

WHO MEETING WITH PURPOSE President Dale Park Joel Fitzgibbon     Law Reform Commission of WA Firearms Act 1973 Project   Dairy Council     Ministerial Agricultural Advisory Council     WAFarmers board meeting     GrainsGrowers representatives   CEO Stephen Brown Dairy Council     GrainsGrowers representatives     WAFarmers board meeting   Grains Council President Kim Simpson NFF Grains Policy Council Representative Organisation Grains Council Vice President Duncan Young NFF Grains Policy Council

Public Consultation on the proposed Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guideline and Guidelines for Livestock in Saleyards is now open. This guideline will aim to improve and harmonise rules nationwide, for the care and management of livestock during their transition through saleyards in WA. WAFarmers is seeking member advice on any relevant issues regarding: How the proposed Saleyard Welfare Standards will ensure the welfare of livestock How the consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) demonstrates the

There is currently an ongoing Australian Government initiative to provide a centralised, online communications platform to enable robust public engagement with various government agencies. In line with this, the Department of Agriculture has transitioned all web content regarding the future post entry quarantine facility to The Post Entry Quarantine GovSpace site.  Any future content including updates will also be posted to this new platform. The home page will be where the department provides latest news