May 31, 2013
Cattle producers affected by the recent Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) outbreak will be able to claim for financial support from today (May 31).
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh said affected producers can view eligibility criteria and apply for financial support from the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority website.
“My department will also be mailing information packs including application forms, eligibility criteria and guidelines directly to affected producers,” he said.
“While the financial support has been designed to help affected producers get back on track, the payments should not be considered as full compensation.”
Mr McVeigh also urged producers and industry stakeholders to make sure they had their say on the Queensland Cattle Industry Biosecurity Fund and proposed voluntary industry levy.
“This consultation closes at 5:00pm on June 7, 2013, and is available for feedback on the Get Involved website,” Mr McVeigh said.
“The voluntary levy will start from mid-2014 and we’re looking for feedback on what contribution rate the industry can manage.
“Feedback from industry and producers is vital to this process because the Fund will be driven and supported by industry.”
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