April 24, 2013

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) believes an assistance package announced by the State Government to help struggling farmers misses the mark. The package is in three parts: $5 million to provide financial support of up to $25,000 to enable eligible farm businesses to operate this season; $1.8 million towards additional social support and rural counselling services in the Wheatbelt and; Exit grants of up to $20,000 towards living and transitional expenses for farmers who