Area
Australia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Agricultural sector
Date
01/11/2019
Policy Category
Production
Policy Instrument
Agricultural relief measures
Description
Announced that it would offer subsidized loans to farmers affected by drought. In addition, farmers would be able to buy water for growing fodder at discounted rates, while measures to improve rural infrastructure would also be implemented.
Notes
AUSTRALIA agricultural relief measure: In November, the Government of Australia announced that it would offer subsidized loans to farmers affected by drought. In addition, farmers would be able to buy water for growing fodder at discounted rates, while measures to improve rural infrastructure would also be implemented.
