Budget: mostly positive, though WA agriculture needs greater commitment
Australia’s agricultural industry was once again delivered a modest and mostly positive Federal Budget, though bigger rewards could have been delivered for Western Australian agriculture, according to WAFarmers President Tony York. Key agricultural highlights included the establishment of a $4 billion Regional Investment Corporation; $1.1 billion over seven years for the National Landcare Program; $8.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the Livestock Global Assurance Program; and the retention of $20,000 immediate
WA Farmers
May 10, 2017
