Following the Beekeepers Conference early this month, which contained presentations, discussions and an opportunity for beekeepers to vote on the proposed honey levy changes, there has been some reporting of the issue in the media. An article featured in Coutryman following the conference can be seen here.

Grain growers across the wheatbelt have been urged to monitor their crops for nitrogen deficiency, as they face a different soil nitrogen scenario this year compared with recent seasons.     Last season’s high grain yields and the dry summer have combined to reduce soil nitrogen and may result in some crops running short of nitrogen this year. Department of Agriculture and Food research officer Craig Scanlan said with a drier than normal winter and spring forecast,

A drier than normal outlook has been issued for central and southern parts of the wheatbelt over the next three months, while a wetter than normal winter is more likely for the Northern Agricultural Region (NAR). Confidence in Department of Agriculture and Food’s Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) is reasonably high, based on medium to good predictive skill using May conditions. Department research officer Fiona Evans said most areas of the wheatbelt received a good break

Sheep industry representatives in Western Australia are encouraged to register now for the 2014 Sheep Updates. The Sheep Updates is the Department of Agriculture and Food’s premier event for the sheep meat and wool industries. Department Livestock Industries Executive Director Kevin Chennell said the event provided up-to-date information on the latest research and extension tools, and addressed current production and industry issues. “This year’s Sheep Updates will focus on technology for breeding better sheep, which

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WA Sheering Industry Assocation members, past members, friends and families, suppliers, wool brokers and other industry supporters are invited to come and re-connect, have some fun and share in the celebration of the WA Shearing Industry Association’s 25th Anniversary! (Formerly the WA Shearing Contractors Association – WASCA). The two-day event, filled with industry exhibitions, special guest speakers and an industry dinner, will take place on June 21 – 22 at the Novotel Vines Resort, Swan

Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston today congratulated John Atkins on his appointment as independent chairman of an alliance of key organisations which will tackle issues across Western Australia’s $6billion agrifood sector.   The chairman of Lotterywest, immediate past president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and deputy chairman of the Committee for Perth, John Atkins, will chair the group of 13 representatives from major organisations which make up the Agrifood Alliance Western Australia

WAFarmers will be making a submission on NuFarms’ proposal to the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines authority (APVMA), which recommends changes on the current use patterns of Pintobi AttackTM Herbicide containing glyphosate for canola and wheat as a control for various annual weeds, and as a desiccant. WAFarmers is seeking member feedback on the following points of the proposal: For canola, the proposed change is to be in line with CODEX and US standards, and

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Board of Directors is seeking a high-performing and dynamic individual with a diverse range of skills and capabilities. Applications close 23 June. More: http://www.nff.org.au/read/4563/chief-executive-officer.html