FEDERAL FIRE ANT FUNDING, CALLS FOR STATES TO COMMIT

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt’s $268 million commitment for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the funding, committed over four years, was a critical investment to increase activities to stop the spread and eradicate Red Imported Fire Ants in Australia.

“It cannot be understated how much damage fre ants pose to Australian agriculture, Australia’s environment

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and society at large,” Mr Mahar said.

“Experts have told us with the right investment eradication is still possible, so I applaud the Federal Government’s investment for this stage of the response.”

Attention now turns to ensuring all states and

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territories commit their share of the required funding.

“The agricultural sector is looking to other jurisdictions who have yet to commit to their share of funding for eradication to do so immediately.

“The National Red

Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program

Strategic Review outlined the funding required to eradicate the pest and it is imperative everyone commits to delivering what is required.

“Nonetheless yesterday’s announcement marks an important step towards safeguarding the nation’s agriculture, environment, and community wellbeing from this devastating invasive species.”

54 Morgan’s Rd, Pulganbar - $5,000,000

* 6200 Acres / 2509ha (approx.) across multiple titles

* Two Dwellings, one 3 Bedroom brick construction with mains power connected, second dwelling of brick construction with generator power

* 56km north-west of Grafton, 130km north-west Coffs Harbour, 189km south-west of Ballina

* 200 Cow and calf + 300 Dry cattle or their equivalents carrying capacity

* 3.5k(approx.) of road frontage to Clarence Way

* Two sets of timber stockyards, large machinery/farm shedding

* Potential for timber harvesting with swathes of the property densely populated by solid, mature native timber

* Numerous dams and springs + Pulganbar Creek frontage

Please contact Martin Pearce for more information on 0417 690 637