Once upon a time, nearly everyone had a personal connection to a farming family, with family-owned and operated farms serving as the backbone of food production. However, in today’s modernised world, farming families living remotely make up less than 3% of the Australian population, resulting in a significant disconnect between consumers and the agricultural sector. …
Farming Champions chairwoman in the running for Rural Women’s Award!
Farming Champions Chair, Nicola Kelliher, has recently been named one of the three WA finalists for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. As the driving force behind Farmer On Your Plate, an event hosted by the volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organisation Farming Champions, Nicola is dedicated to creating meaningful connections …
Save the Date: Farmer On Your Plate Returns in 2023 with a New Location!
We are thrilled to announce that the much-loved Farmer On Your Plate event is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Now in its eleventh year, Farmer On Your Plate is an annual celebration of Western Australian farming families and the incredible produce they provide. The event offers a unique opportunity for people to …
3 Key Issues in Agriculture in 2022
As we wrap up another year, the silly season is over and we see that shining beacon of hope rise on the New Year, let’s look back on the Agricultural impacts over the year that was. Biosecurity The total value of Australian Agriculture production is about $86 billion and the value of exports for 2022 …
A farming family insight
By John Oliver I have been very fortunate to have been a supporter, and committee member, of Farming Champions for many years. Being associated with this group has been important for me because it enables the opportunity to showcase Farming Families to the wider community, especially to city people. Although not a farmer I do …