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The committee members, including grower groups, rural consultants, banking and agency representatives, said growers in the affected area needed to know the outcome as soon as possible. Mr Chance said rain over the weekend had given many growers in the area a boost of confidence, which would be reinforced by an announcement on the EC boundaries. I call on the Federal Government to make an announcement this week so these growers have up to date information to plan for their future. It is understood Federal Agriculture Minister Warren Truss received a recommendation from the National Rural Advisory Council last Wednesday. The WA submission proposed that the present EC assistance be extended to encompass the entire shires of Lake Grace, Kulin, Dumbleyung, Kent, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup and Ravensthorpe, as well as the shires of Kondinin, Narembeen and the southern tip of the shire of Yilgarn.