July 2, 2014

The second round of applications under the Farm Finance Concessional Loans Scheme (the scheme) for Western Australia is now open. Farm Finance is an Australian Government initiative that aims to build the ongoing financial resilience of farm businesses. In Western Australia, the scheme assists farm businesses that are experiencing some debt servicing difficulties but are considered commercially viable in the longer term, by providing loans to undertake productivity enhancement activities. The scheme is funded by

WA Farmers is making two submissions and is seeking council advice on the following: The “Initial experiences and effectiveness of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) in delivering welfare outcomes and facilitating trade” due on the 9th of July, addressing any or all of the following points: Is ESCAS effective in delivering animal welfare and facilitating trade? Provide practical examples of how ESCAS been implemented for different markets? What are the achievements and areas