Tag: Agricultural Subsidies
Agriculture outlook to remain stable: Bureau
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) says Western Australia's agriculture outlook is expected to remain fairly unchanged into the future.[MORE]
NT Govt urged to rethink drought policy
The president of the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association says the NT Government needs to reform its drought policy.[MORE]
Bush vetos farm bill for second time
US President George W Bush has vetoed a bill approved by Congress, which directs $US290 billion ($306 billion) in federal funds to food programs and agricultural subsidies, for the second time in less than a month.[MORE]
Tax, climate change policies 'need clarification'
Business, agriculture and green groups are calling on both major parties to detail their relevant policies during the election campaign.[MORE]
Aust urged to dismantle single desk for lower EU farm subsidies
The European Commission says the European Union (EU) is willing to lower its controversial farm subsidies, but Australia will have to get rid of the single desk for wheat exports.[MORE]
Aust joins international outcry over US corn subsidies
Australia has joined Canada and a number of other countries in complaining to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) about US corn subsidies. [MORE]
Bass Coast applies for EC assistance
One of the greenest parts of southern Australia is now putting its hand up for exceptional circumstances (EC) drought assistance. [MORE]
5,000 Vic farmers apply for drought subsidies: report
The latest government report on the drought shows about 5,000 Victorian farmers have applied for interest rate subsidies.[MORE]
Cypress Pine Mill calls for more funding
The Gulargambone cypress pine mill has welcomed the announcement of long-awaited State Government funding but says it falls short of what was requested.[MORE]
US calls on Aust to help to restart WTO Doha Round talks
US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and US Trade Ambassador Susan Schwab will be in far north Queensland this week for the 20th anniversary summit of the Cairns Group.[MORE]
Livestock producers urged to apply for subsidies
Fairfax's federal Member of Parliament has urged eligible livestock producers to ensure they apply for Exceptional Circumstances interest rate subsidies.[MORE]
Deadline looms for drought aid applications
Almost $1 million in interest subsidy support payments have been paid to rural producers and small businesses on the Sunshine Coast in the past two years, but time is running out for those who have not yet applied.[MORE]
Hull seeks simpler drought aid review process
Local National party, Riverina MP Kay Hull is defending the delay in drought assistance for some local producers, but says a review of the system is needed.[MORE]
Kelly defends Govt withholding sugar funds
The Federal Member for Dawson, De-Anne Kelly, says sugar industry leaders should consider standing down if they cannot deliver the reform required to see the sector survive.[MORE]
