Government News

Information session: Farm Business Transition Program Round 2 

Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Farm Business Transition Program. Information and Q&A sessions are being held across WA’s Wheatbelt, Great Southern, South-West, Mid-West and Peel regions throughout March. Sheep producers are encouraged to attend to discuss and ask questions in-person on: Producer eligibility and eligible activities How to apply and what’s required Differences from WA’s Supply Chain Capacity Program Application support and resources. About the program The Farm Business Transition Program supports sheep producers to increase on-farm adoption and uptake of alternative farming systems and practices. Funding supports the development

Darren Brown February 27, 2026

Submissions

Submission on Draft Australian Standard AS 7531 – Rolling Stock Lighting and Visibility

Submission on draft Australian Standard AS 7531 – Rolling stock lighting and visibility Steve McGuire, President WAFarmers 17 February 2026 Introduction The Farmers Federation of Western Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the draft Australian Standard AS 7531 – Rolling Stock Lighting and Visibility. WAFarmers represents primary producers across Western Australia, including thousands of grain, livestock and mixed farming businesses operating in the Wheatbelt and South-West. Our members rely on both road and

Darren Brown February 17, 2026