Agriculture Victoria is encouraging Millewa and surrounds farmers to undertake testing on feed supplies they produce or purchase during these dry seasonal conditions.
Agriculture Victoria Regional Manager Northern Grains Belinda Pritchard said testing your own feed and the feed you buy is important for stock health.
“Feed testing is simple, cost effective and will help determine a ration that meets the needs of your stock.
“It’s difficult to judge the quality of feed visually, so it’s important to have it analysed to get an objective measure so you can then estimate the value of the feed and how much of it you will need. This can save you money and will ensure your stock get the nutrition they need.”
Ms Pritchard said Agriculture Victoria will be present at the Mallee Sustainable Farming Livestock Containment Feeding Field Day on Monday 25 November at Meringur and Carwarp.
She also reminded farmers that they can speak to Agriculture Victoria about organising a one-on-one consultation to discuss their specific needs and available drought assistance.
The $12 million On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant program is now available to eligible farmers in the region which provides a grant of up to $5,000 (GST exclusive) per farm business to assist them to implement on-farm infrastructure improvements and/or undertake business planning and advice activities.
This program is open to eligible Millewa and surrounds dryland farm businesses. This incorporates the following towns and locality areas in the Mildura Shire: Carwarp, Cullulleraine, Lindsay Point, Meringur, Merrinee, Neds Corner, Wargan and Werrimull.
