Tag: Agricultural Policy
Farmers to meet over drought aid snub
Nationals' Senator John Williams will next week host a meeting for Bundarra farmers to discuss their drought situation.[MORE]
Call for flood relief to focus on roads
AgForce says it will consider whether there is a need for any further assistance to help farmers recover from record flooding in parts of south-west Queensland.[MORE]
Farmers regain drought aid
About 60 landholders in western New South Wales are set to regain Exceptional Circumstances (EC) assistance. [MORE]
Senator urges drought aid snub appeal
Inverell-based Nationals' Senator John Williams has asked the New South Wales Government to appeal against the rejection of Bundarra's application for Exceptional Circumstances drought funding.[MORE]
Doubt cast over horticulture award policing
A Riverina grower group says attempts to police a new horticulture award may not work unless contract labour suppliers are targeted.[MORE]
Drought aid snub for Bundarra farmers
Inverell-based Nationals' Senator John Williams will investigate whether Bundarra farmers can appeal against the decision to refuse them Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought assistance.[MORE]
Minister pledges no sackings from ag college decision
The Primary Industries Minister says there will be no sackings when a decision is made on the future of Queensland's agricultural college.[MORE]
No drought funding prompts job loss fears
The Mayor of the Golden Plains Shire, Jenny Blake, expects there will be widespread job losses in the region if federal drought funding is not reinstated.[MORE]
Farm group backs High Court ruling
The New South Wales Farmers Association has welcomed a report from its industrial wing on a High Court ruling critical of the state's industrial laws.[MORE]
WAFF eager to see revamped drought aid
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says it is keen to see the detail of the Commonwealth's new approach to providing assistance to drought stricken farmers.[MORE]
Spencer to brief farmers on property rights
Property rights campaigner Peter Spencer is meeting farmers across the New England and north-west New South Wales this week.[MORE]
Government admits failing to sell ETS
Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke has admitted the Government did a terrible job of explaining changes to its emissions trading scheme (ETS).[MORE]
Deadline looms for property rights say
A new Federal Government inquiry encourages New South Wales mid-north coast landholders with concerns over property rights and climate change protection measures to make submissions.[MORE]
Coal miners urged to avoid prime farmland
A rural lobby group says there is so much coal available in Queensland, there is no need to dig up prime agricultural land.[MORE]
Drought aid hopes dashed
The upper south-east drought advisory group says it thought the heatwave last November may have been enough to extend drought assistance to the region's farmers.[MORE]
Drought-hit farmers to get continued aid
Farmers in dozens of drought-affected areas across the New South Wales central and far west are set to receive Exceptional Circumstances (EC) for another year.[MORE]
Towns to get continued drought aid
Six towns in far west New South Wales are a part of more than 20 areas which will get an extension to Exceptional Circumstances (EC) assistance.[MORE]
Regions get renewed drought status
The Federal Government has announced regions that will have their Exceptional Circumstances (EC) status renewed.[MORE]
Farmers urged to make drought aid bid
Primary producers and small businesses in Queensland's south-west are being encouraged to apply for drought assistance while it is still available. [MORE]
Mayor urges eased drought aid restrictions
The Federal Government is being urged to ensure farmers in New South Wales' western region still have access to financial help if Exceptional Circumstances (EC) assistance expires.[MORE]
VFF to vote on membership boosting changes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) leadership is asking members to vote for constitutional changes that will encourage more people to join the organisation.[MORE]
NFF door still open for PGA
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association's (PGA) president, Rob Gillam, says it will not rejoin the National Farmers Federation (NFF) in the near future given the uncertainty of its stance on the emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Government delays debate on land tax law changes
The Qld Government has agreed to postpone debate on controversial changes to land tax laws.[MORE]
Cane industry support aired for ag colleges
A member of the Australian Cane Farmers Association says Queensland's agricultural colleges are needed to promote regional growth.[MORE]
Rural aid review seeks feedback
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback from farmers and small businesses about how well assistance is being delivered to rural and regional communities.[MORE]
