The Victorian Government has announced a new and expanded Drought Package – with an additional $37.7 million in funding.
Eligible farmers across the state will be able to access grants of up to $5,000 to support on-farm drought management. For eligible farmers in the south west, the grant has been increased to up to $10,000. The Premier has also established a Drought Response Taskforce.Eligible farmers across the state will be able to access On-Farm Drought Infrastructure grants of up to $5,000 to support on-farm drought management improvements.
Funding announced in mid-May will provide farm businesses with technical decision-making support right across the state. Agricultural service providers are invited to submit a request for quotation to support the delivery of the technical decision-making project.
A ‘Look Over the Farm Gate’ mental health and wellbeing grant program will also be available statewide to help communities come together and support farmers and farming families under stress.
For further information on the Victorian Governments Drought Support Package and more information on the package as it becomes available, please visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/