May 8, 2014

 WAFarmers is pleased to see the State government retain its commitment to the future competitiveness of agriculture in today’s State budget.  President Dale Park said various funding arrangements should ensure WA’s agriculture sector is better prepared for new markets and the opportunities presented by Asia.  “Despite budget pressures, the State government has stood by its promise to help grow agriculture as the industry faces new challenges and opportunities,” Mr Park said.  In 2014–15, $51.5million of

While the round one application period for farm businesses to apply for loans under the Farm Finance Concessional Loans Scheme (the scheme) for Western Australia has now closed, a second application round will open on 1 July 2014 through to 30 April 2015, subject to available funds. Application documentation will be available at agric.wa.gov.au/farmfinance from early June.  Farm Finance is an Australian Government initiative that aims to build the ongoing financial resilience of farm businesses.