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🌾 The Victorian Government is providing further practical support to farmers impacted by drought across Victoria. The new $15.95 million package extends the $13.53 million drought support package announced by the Premier and Agriculture Minister on 30 September 2024, and includes: ✅ Expanded technical and decision-making support for farming businesses right across the state delivered in partnership with a range of technical specialists, to support farmers to manage the impacts of drought and increasingly difficult conditions. ✅ The On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grant program will be extended and offered to all farmers in the West Wimmera, Horsham, Northern Grampians, Towong, Hepburn, Moorabool, Ballarat, Cardinia, Casey, Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula, South Gippsland and Baw Baw Local Government Areas, including French Island. ✅ Continued funding for the Regional Drought Coordinator in the south west. ✅ Introduction of small business financial counselling support for the south west working in with the Rural Financial Counselling Service. To view the full range of financial, technical and wellbeing support available visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryse… or phone 136 186. Updated guidelines for the On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grant program and technical decision-making support will be available soon. In the interim you can express your interest to Rural Finance for the grants program via [email protected] or by clicking here and for the technical decision-making support: forms.office.com/r/DgxFvUtWY…

Agriculture Victoria continues to support drought-affected farmers in south west Victoria with an ongoing program of events. Check out the events being delivered as part of the Drought Support Package. Stay up to date with what’s on at the calendar of events rise.articulate.com/share/lO… Visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/event… for individual event listings. #dryseasons @VicFarmers @RFCSVicWest @woolinnovation @FarmerHealth @WestvicD

🐔 Further changes have been made to control orders surrounding avian influenza cases in Victoria, as no new cases have been detected since 25 June.   The restricted areas around Meredith and Terang have been removed and replaced with control areas.  For more info, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/avian…

The Partnerships Against Pests grants are back for Round 3. Applications are now open for grants of up to $50,000 to combat established weeds and pest animals in Victoria. To find out more register now to attend a Webinar hosted by Agriculture Victoria next Monday, 9 September or visit the website go.vic.gov.au/3N30nIx @VicFarmers @landcarevic @GBCMA

#Livestock producers, join us for part 1 of our #DrySeason webinar series tomorrow 4 September from 12.30 pm. Webinar 1 - Growing more #feed Fiona Baker, AgVic Livestock Extension Officer, will discuss best practice #grazing management. Fiona has a wealth of knowledge in #pasture management, particularly during a challenging season. Advice that can help you make your grazing system go a bit further. Register at 🌐 tinyurl.com/2ju4eauy @meatlivestock @AWIExtensionVIC #DrySeasons #FutureDroughtFund @DAFFgov

Facing tough conditions? Don’t go through it by yourself. The Rural Financial Counselling Service can help. Watch this video and listen to what one family says about their experience. Call today and make an appointment on 1300 771 741 youtu.be/N03zJE7N8mA?si=Mrw3…

Space still available for this course at #Skipton 17-18 Sept Registration essential - trybooking.com/events/landin… Visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/event… Topics include #profit drivers and benchmarks, income vs production cost and impact of #rotation, understanding risk, #scenario planning, #climate variability and #farm financials. @GRDCSouth @BCG_Birchip @daffgov #FarmBusinessResilience #FutureDroughtFund #AussieFarmers #Cropping #Harvest2024 #AgChatOz #AgTwitter

The Rural Financial Counselling service have been helping Victorian farmers since 1986. Access your local branch call RFCS 1300 771 741 today to access available support. #RFCS #DrySeasons

The RFCS offers a free and independent service to farmers. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, they can help to assess your financial situation, ID options, negotiate with lenders/creditors and access available support. Speak to them today on 1300 771 741. #RFCS #DrySeasons

The RFCS provides a free and confidential financial counselling service to eligible farmers and small related enterprises who are experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship. Find your closest service at rfcsnetwork.com.au/ or call 1300 771 741. #DrySeasons @RFCSVicWest