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Finance For Farmers, P P. Eckersley
Finance For Farmers, P P. Eckersley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Financing has always been an important part of farming. With more and more sources of farm finance, it has become more complicated.
This article outlines present sources of farm finance and suggests how a proposal for a loan should be presented.
Economics Of Vine Growing, K R. Rutter
Economics Of Vine Growing, K R. Rutter
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Heavy demands are made on capital and labour recources throughout the five year dvelopment phase of a vineyard.
Labour and capital requirements vary considerably, but the following gives a look at one example of the costs involved.
Last Resort Loans For Farmers, J Ripley
Last Resort Loans For Farmers, J Ripley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Several sources of finance are available to help fsrmers survive through a crisis.
One source of last resort is Rural Adjustment Authority.
The Rural Reconstruction Scheme, J Ripley
The Rural Reconstruction Scheme, J Ripley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In 1971 the Commonwealth Government passed the "State Grants (Rural Reconstruction) Act" to provide $100m to assist rural industry to adjust itself to the severe downturn in income. The money was to be divided amongst the States to enable State Governments to make loans to farmers and pastoralists.
In Western Australia the Government passed the "Rural Reconstruction Scheme Act, 1971", to implement the Scheme.