THE National Farmers’ Federation is supporting the federal government’s proposal to deliver an economic stimulus package to boost employment in drought-affected communities. The NFF, along with representatives from NSW Farmers and AgForce QLD, met with Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce to discuss the need to better target assistance measures and expand support to communities. President Brent Finlay said the NFF tabled 21 recommendations.
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“Our latest talks with the government followed a letter written to the Prime Minister two weeks ago outlining concerns that farmers and communities are being denied assistance because of unforgiving eligibility criteria and red tape,” Mr Finlay said.
