President Dale Park Beef boost expected despite downplay – The West Tier 3 rail ‘deal’ still on according to Brookfield – Central Advocate Farmers drive Tier 3 protest – Albany Advertiser Dairy Section President Phil Depiazzi Short-term growth incentives won’t work in WA – Dairy News Australia Wool Section President Ed Rogister Wide support for national wild dog plan – Farming Ahead Dog plan needs dollars – Countryman Senior Vice President Tony York Dining boom

Austrade has recently developed a case study on the success of Wellard Rural Exports in Sri Lanka. Wellard Rural Exports is assisting Sri Lanka in building its dairy industry, increase its fresh milk supply, reduce its reliance on powdered milk imports and, ultimately, become a self-sufficient dairy producer. The case study provides insights on Wellard’s experience in Sri Lanka and the opportunities for Australian dairy & agri-business companies in Sri Lanka. The case study can

Across the nation the search is on for the best images of pest animals in action for Feral Photos, an annual photographic competition run by the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (IACRC). “We want to raise awareness about the damage pest animals cause and photography is a powerful tool to get the message across. Through these images we can show the environmental, agricultural and social damage that pest animals cause across the country,” said Jessica

The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia is now offering a Farmer Assist program to manage introduced and native wildlife on their property. See the full brochure for more information: The Complete SSAA Farmer Assist Booklet. 19.05.14

WAFarmers’ Grains Section made a submission on the “Proposed variation to registration of Pintobi Attack™ Herbicide with IQ inside™ containing the approved active constituent glyphosate” to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) on July 7. In the submission, WAFarmers supported the change in use pattern of glyphosate in current farming systems and an increase in application rates for canola and wheat, with the main points highlighted below: The new use pattern of glyphosate

WAFarmers welcomes the official launch of the National Wild Dog Action Plan which will have a great impact on Western Australian producers. Wool Section President Ed Rogister said wild dogs were a problem affecting producers across Australia, including in Western Australia where they resulted in significant stock losses, translating to financial difficulties for many farmers. “The launch of this plan means there is now a nationally co-ordinated response to this widespread problem and should result

WAFarmers President Dale Park WA farmers and truck drivers rally to reopen Tier 3 – ABC Rural Truck drivers rally to reopen Tier 3 – Business News Rail closure protest (VIDEO) – The West Australian Hope for shut grain railways – The West Australian Rail protest gathers steam – Farm Weekly Protests to stop a piece of WA rail history shutting down (VIDEO) – GWN7 Farmers protest for Tier 3 rail to stay open in

Members are encouraged to sign a petition to Premier Colin Barnett asking to reopen Tier 3 rail lines. For more information and to sign the petition, visit the website.

In July, WAFarmers Wool Council will be meeting to discuss a number of matters, including the proposal to change the time frame of when Woolpoll (the vote woolgrowers take every three years to ascertain how much wool tax to pay for research & development and marketing activities by Australian Wool Innovation) will take place.  Currently, the vote is undertaken every three years.  Australian Wool Innovation is asking whether it would be more appropriate to hold

With the State government wishing to reduce red tape for the agricultural industry, WAFarmers has this week written to the Environment Minister, Albert Jacob, asking that when apiary permits are issued by the Department of Parks and Wildlife, that a clearing permit to clear and maintain the site be issued by the Department of Environment and Regulation at the same time for the duration of the apiary site permit.  Issuing both permits at the same