Agricultural Finance Forum
The AFF is comprised of members from the finance sector, agri-political organisations and government for the purpose of improving communication between the rural sector, government and financial institutions on matters of mutual interest.
This high-level Forum continues to provide a valuable medium for the exchange of industry and government views on major public policy issues.
AFF objective
The AFF exists for the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of Australian agriculture by fostering strong commercial relationships between the agri-finance sector and Australian agribusiness and progressing matters of mutual interest.
AFF Terms of Reference
The Agricultural Finance Forum aims to:
- Promote financial self-reliance for agricultural enterprises and consider issues pertaining to risk management, retirement and succession planning, financial management, business planning and skills development
- Encourage greater financial awareness among primary producers and agricultural service providers
- Consider and provide advice on Government policies, programs and initiatives relating to agricultural issues
- Encourage and lead informed public debate on agricultural finance issues and disseminate relevant information to agri-finance stakeholders
- Foster improvements in agri-finance product development and service delivery by monitoring and discussing relevant domestic and international trends in finance
- Identify and address impediments to greater attraction of finance and investment in rural Australia, and
- Encourage research to support the Forum’s strategic goals.
Last reviewed: 29 May 2007
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