The methane myth, property rights & the NFF | ON WAFarmers Episode 8 with John Hassell

In Episode 8 of ON WAFarmers, NFF Vice President and past WAFarmers President John Hassell joined Mic Fels on a sunny July morning at his Pingelly farm for an unfiltered breakdown of the critical issues facing Western Australian and national agriculture today. From debunking the widespread narratives around agricultural methane emissions, to defending property rights, and how the National Farmers Federation works to hold governments accountable, John shares what’s happening behind closed doors and where farmer advocacy must head next. Topics covered in this episode: • The science and politics behind the "methane myth" • Protecting family farm property rights from policy creep • National representation: How can the NFF continue to evolve? • What lies ahead for advocacy and grassroots policy Produced for and on behalf of WAFarmers by Mic Fels (2026 Vice President). 🌾 BECOME A WAFARMERS MEMBER:Join the voice of Western Australian agriculture and access exclusive representation, advocacy, and member benefits. 👉 https://members.wafarmers.org.au/auth/register 💬 Join the conversation: Where do you stand on the current climate policies and advocacy representing WA farmers? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👍 If you found this discussion valuable, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode with someone in the farming community. #WAFarmers #Agriculture #FarmingWA #JohnHassell #PropertyRights #AgPolicy