Agriculture Victoria is holding a number of drought drop-ins and discussion groups across the Millewa throughout December.
Agriculture Victoria Regional Manager Grains Northern, Belinda Pritchard said the sessions will be informal opportunities for farmers to sit down and get advice from experts and to receive assistance from the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) to complete grant applications.
Ms Pritchard said farmers can discuss their feed test results, developing a ration, stock containment areas and available drought support options including the On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant Program.
This program provides a grant of up to $5,000 (GST exclusive) per farm business to assist farmers implement on-farm infrastructure improvements and/or undertake business planning and advice activities.
| Event | Description | Date/time |
|---|---|---|
Meringur Community Centre Discussion group and drop-in centre | Erica Schelfhorst from Agriculture Victoria will be available to discuss livestock health and nutrition and understanding your feed test. The RFCS will also be attending and can help with grant applications and free confidential financial advice. | Tue 3 December 9.30am – 12pm Morning tea provided |
Werrimull Hall Discussion group and drop-in centre | Tue 3 December 1.30pm – 3.30pm Afternoon tea provided | |
Cullulleraine – Millewa Resource Centre Discussion group and drop-in centre | Vin Madden from Madden Livestock Services will be attending to discuss livestock health and nutrition and understanding your feed test. The RFCS will also be attending and can help with grant applications and free confidential financial advice. | Thur 12 December 9.30am – 12pm Morning tea provided |
Carwarp Hall Discussion group and drop-in centre | Thur 12 December 1.30pm – 3.30pm Afternoon tea provided | |
Werrimull Hall Drop-in centre |
