Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Voice in Western Australian Agriculture
Established in 1912, WAFarmers stands as Western Australia's premier agricultural advocacy organisation, representing over 3,500 farming businesses. Our grassroots network spans 17 regional zones, ensuring direct representation of farmers' interests in policy development related to sustainability, profitability, and industry challenges. Through strategic corporate partnerships, we channel resources back to members while providing access to critical research, development, and biotechnology information. Our advocacy extends across environmental management, occupational health and safety, transport infrastructure, and market access.With a century of experience, we facilitate member engagement through local representation, industry-specific councils, and state-level policy influence. Our strategic focus combines on-farm business support with broader industry representation, maintaining strong networks for knowledge exchange and government liaison. We empower members through education programs, commodity marketing initiatives, and platforms for young farmers' participation in industry decision-making.
Services
Grains Advocacy
Livestock Representation
Dairy Industry Support
Environmental Policy
Rural Infrastructure Advocacy
Market Access Solutions
Young Farmers Network
Commodity Marketing
Research & Development
Government Liaison
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1912 with over a century of agricultural advocacy experience
- Grassroots representation through 17 regional zones across Western Australia
- Direct member influence on state government policy development
- Access to industry-specific research and development information
- Strategic partnerships delivering tangible benefits to farming businesses
What people say
Stronger voice
Access to information
Enjoy on farm research
Government policy influence
Industry-specific networks
Services
Grains Advocacy
We advocate for grain producers across Western Australia, focusing on market access, research funding, and policy development. Our work includes commodity marketing strategies, environmental regulation advocacy, and infrastructure support. With dedicated industry councils, we ensure grain farmers' voices shape state agricultural policy.
Livestock Representation
Our livestock advocacy covers market access, animal health standards, and industry regulation. We represent producers in policy discussions about export protocols, land management, and animal welfare legislation. Regular industry forums connect livestock farmers with government decision-makers and research institutions.
Environmental Policy
We develop policy positions on climate change adaptation, land management, and environmental regulation affecting agriculture. Our team works with farmers to create practical sustainability solutions while advocating for balanced regulatory frameworks that support productive farming operations.
Young Farmers Network
This program supports emerging agricultural leaders through networking events, policy participation, and professional development. Members gain mentoring opportunities, industry insights, and platforms to influence the future direction of Western Australia's agricultural sector.
Government Liaison
We maintain continuous engagement with state government on agricultural policy matters. Our advocacy covers trade regulations, water rights, occupational health and safety standards, and rural infrastructure investment to create favourable conditions for farming businesses.
People
Trevor Whittington
CEO
Leading WAFarmers' strategic direction, Trevor brings extensive agricultural policy experience to coordinate statewide advocacy efforts and industry representation.
Steve McGuire
President
As elected President, Steve represents members' interests at the highest levels, channeling grassroots concerns into policy development and government negotiations.
Lyn Slade
Member Representative
Actively involved in policy discussions, Lyn contributes farmer perspectives on industry challenges and represents members in government engagement activities.
Frank House
General Council Delegate
As a General Council delegate, Frank facilitates communication between members and policymakers, ensuring farmers' voices influence regulatory frameworks.
John Moyes
Zone Representative
Representing regional interests, John connects local farmers with WAFarmers' advocacy programs and facilitates knowledge exchange on agricultural best practices.
Questions
What membership benefits does WAFarmers offer?
Members gain policy influence, industry representation, research access, networking opportunities, and advocacy support for agricultural sustainability and profitability.
How does WAFarmers represent farmers' interests?
Through 17 regional zones, industry-specific councils, and direct government liaison to influence policy on environmental management, market access, and rural infrastructure.
What services are available to members?
Services include policy advocacy, commodity marketing, research updates, government relations support, and professional networks for young farmers.
How can I join WAFarmers?
Contact our Bentley office via phone or email to discuss membership options and industry representation benefits for your farming business.
What areas does WAFarmers cover?
We provide statewide representation across all agricultural regions of Western Australia through our 17 zone network.
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