Farmers and Fishers Offered Lifeline as Government Expands Loans

Farmers and fishers offered lifeline as government expands loans

The federal government is introducing new low-interest loans for drought-affected farmers and algae-impacted fishers, but some are worried it doesn't go far enough.

Two new RIC loans offer support for those battling drought, algal bloom

New concessional loans will be available in the New Year for drought and algal bloom relief, supporting Australian farmers and aquaculture.

Labor’s drought hardship loan an insult to struggling farmers - NSW Nationals

Acting Nationals Leader, Kevin Hogan, said Labor’s new drought hardship loan for farmers is not only too late but also doesn’t go far enough. Mr Hogan said Labor has taken too long to announce drought support through the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC), especially after farmers have been experiencing drought and needed financial support much earlier.… The post Labor’s drought hardship loan an insult to struggling farmers appeared first on …