Queensland farmers will be able to access greater financial relief in natural disasters. 

The State Government has expanded the definition of a primary producer to include income from agricultural support services such as harvesting and mustering.

Canegrowers Australia was among the lobby groups pushing for the change. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Dan Galligan about the decision

Queensland farmers will be able to access greater financial relief in natural disasters.&nbsp;
The State Government has expanded the definition of a primary producer to include income from agricultural support services such as harvesting and mustering.
Canegrowers Australia was among the lobby groups pushing for the change.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Dan Galligan about the decision

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More farmers given access to disaster relief funding in Queensland

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