1.
Advocacy for farm support
Programs of NSW Farmers in advocating for effective
farm support during such times as drought and other
difficult periods can contribute to reducing business
pressures and thereby enhance mental health and
wellbeing. Important action includes:
- Advocacy for farm support in times of need
- Advocacy for improved regulations
Lead
Action: NSW Farmers
NSW
Farmers Association
www.nswfarmers.org.au
Country
Women’s Association - NSW
www.cwaofnsw.org.au
2. Advocacy for improved regulations
There is evidence that compliance with the increasing
regulatory requirements of Federal and NSW State
governments is difficult for farm businesses, particularly
where human resources are tight, and where the regulations
are difficult to understand and accept and where
they appear to be overly complicated. NSW Farmers
and others can play a key role in advocating for
reduced complexity to meet the regulatory outcomes
for the industry, thereby contributing to enhanced
mental health and wellbeing. Active engagement of
farmers in determining better systems will increase
their sense of 'control' in the process.
Lead action: NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers Association
www.nswfarmers.org.au
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