The NSW Farmers’ Association says the announcement by the Federal Government to extend Exceptional Circumstances (EC) assistance until early next year for a number of areas in NSW is timely and welcome.
Association president Jock Laurie says the federal government has recognised the ongoing dry conditions and rolled over EC declarations for the large majority of drought affected areas in NSW.
“We are aware that there are some areas that have not been rolled over and we will continue to work with relevant authorities to ensure appropriate measures are made available to assist farmers in these difficult times,” Mr Laurie said.
All EC assistance was due to expire on September 30, he said, but this latest announcement means a large number of areas now have ongoing support until March 31, 2009.
The Federal Government has announced that the areas of South Coast-Moss Vale, Armidale and Casino will not have EC assistance extended beyond September 30, 2008.
* More information:://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/ec .
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