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| Coronavirus (COVID-19) update |
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The Victorian Government has announced further restrictions to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
From 11:59pm on 1 July, the following restricted postcodes moved to Stage 3 stay at home restrictions until at least 29 July:
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3012 -Brooklyn, Kingsville, Maidstone, Tottenham, West Footscray
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3021 - Albanvale, Kealba, Kings Park, St Albans
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3032 - Ascot Vale, Highpoint City, Maribyrnong, Travancore
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3038 - Keilor Downs, Keilor Lodge, Taylors Lakes, Watergardens
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3042 - Airport West, Keilor Park, Niddrie
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3046 - Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park
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3047 - Broadmeadows, Dallas , Jacana
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3055 - Brunswick south, Brunswick west, Moonee vale, Moreland west
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3060 - Fawkner
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3064 - Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Mickelham, Roxburgh Park, Kalkallo
If you live outside these locations, there are only four reasons to come in:
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shopping for food and supplies
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care and caregiving
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exercise, and
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study or work – if you can’t do it from home
In all activities, farmers are asked to be considerate. Be cautious. Use your common sense. And if you don’t have to do it – don’t.
Stay safe by maintaining good hygiene, keeping your distance from others and if you feel unwell stay home.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) you should get tested.
More details about these restrictions is available at the Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
More information is also available on the Agriculture Victoria website.
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| Trial traceability tech along citrus supply chain |
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Agriculture Victoria has partnered with Citrus Australia to trial traceability technologies along the citrus supply chain.
Consumers around the world are demanding more information on how and where their food is produced, and we are always proud to put the Victorian stamp on our quality produce.
Watch this new video to understand how improved traceability can make supply chains more efficient, strengthen Victoria’s reputation for premium food and fibre products and give consumers confidence they’re buying authentic Victorian grown produce.
This is the first of a series of videos following the trial from tree to table.
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| Online training brings irrigator savings |
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Agriculture Victoria’s Mallee Irrigation team recently delivered a live online training session with farmers using the IrriSAT program.
IrriSAT is a satellite-based decision support tool providing farmers with access to satellite imagery of their property.
The live online training format, piloted for the first time in partnership with Dried Fruits Australia, has enabled 11 farmers to use the farm management tool from their home computers at no cost.
Agriculture Victoria Irrigation Extension Officer Maxine Schache said the satellite imagery could be used to create maps demonstrating how healthy crops were or how well they were growing.
“Unhealthy portions of the property are easily highlighted which may then guide field investigations to determine the cause.”
“The service can also assist farmers in estimating crop water requirements.”
Agriculture Victoria can now offer ongoing training to farmers wanting to access and understand the components of the system free of charge.
“Any farmer who wants to learn about problem spots on their property or access a free irrigation scheduling and recording service can now do so using this technology,” Ms Schache said.
She said while pilot training took place in the Mallee’s Sunraysia irrigation district, the technology could benefit irrigators and dryland farmers across the state.
For more information about IrriSAT or to sign up to the next online training on 16 July contact Maxine Schache on 0428 507 855 or maxine.schache@agriculture.vic.gov.au or Natalie Mason on 0427 516 984 or natalie.mason@agriculture.vic.gov.au
IrriSAT was developed by the CSIRO’s Dr John Hornbuckle. To create an IrriSAT account, visit https://irrisat-cloud.appspot.com/
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| Protecting Victorian horticulture fromt fruit fly impacts |
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Victoria’s key fruit production regions will continue to be protected from the destructive impacts of Queensland fruit fly with an extension of funding from the Victorian Government.
The government has announced a further $1.72 million in grants in a one-year extension of the Managing Fruit Fly in Victoria Action Plan 2015-20, allowing regional groups to continue the successful implementation of their area wide management programs.
Moira Shire will receive $522,800, Agribusiness Yarra Valley $178,840 and Mildura Rural City Council $511,900 to implement regional action plans for 2020-21 on behalf of Regional Governance groups, while also receiving funding for regional coordinators.
Queensland fruit fly is present in Victoria and poses a significant threat to our horticulture industries – however populations of the pest have been decreasing since work began on delivering the action plan.
The Managing Fruit Fly in Victoria Action Plan is a collaborative effort between industry, community and government to improve fruit fly management.
It improves productivity to ensure the high quality produce Victoria is famous for and benefits the economy with better market access and trade opportunities which protect people and jobs.
Through the action plan, regional groups have been taking part in preventative activities that include the removal of thousands of unwanted host trees and the regular monitoring and control of fruit fly hot spots.
Industry and regional groups will be involved in reviewing the future strategic direction of fruit fly management in Victoria.
This builds on the Government’s commitment to grow Victoria’s food and fibre exports to $20 billion by 2030, through ensuring Victoria’s reputation for safe, premium quality produce and investing in our biosecurity system.
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| Listen up! Latest Mallee podcast out soon |
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Agriculture Victoria has produced a new podcast series focussing on livestock and land management in the Mallee.
The new podcasts, hosted on the Mallee Sustainable Farming website, provide timely information for Mallee farmers through the winter months.
This Friday evening Agriculture Victoria Livestock Extension Officer Erica Schelfhorst will be discussing feed testing.
Also in production and ready to be released weekly throughout the coming winter months, will be:
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Risky Weeds – with Agriculture Victoria District Veterinary Officer Jeff Cave
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Marketing cattle – with Agriculture Victoria Livestock Extension Officer Greg Ferrier
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Weaning livestock – with Agriculture Victoria Lamb Industry Development Officer Nick Linden
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Cutting crops for hay – with Agriculture Victoria Grains Regional Manager Tony Fay
The podcasts are delivered by Agriculture Victoria with funding from the Victorian Government’s 2019-20 Drought Support Package and can be downloaded here https://msfp.org.au/podcast/
For more information about other drought and dry seasonal conditions support from Agriculture Victoria go to agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or call 136 186.
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| Pain-relief required when mulesing sheep |
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Victorian producers are now required to administer a registered pain-relieving product if mulesing sheep.
The new provisions, which came into effect this month, have been introduced as part of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (POCTA) Regulations 2019.
The new requirement will ensure better animal welfare outcomes for Victorian sheep and will enhance the reputation of Victoria’s sheep industry.
Agriculture Victoria Program Manager Livestock Welfare Compliance, Rachael Holmes said only pain relief products that are registered for use on sheep by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) can be used when mulesing.
“Sheep producers are encouraged to seek advice from a veterinarian or animal health consultant regarding available treatment options for their own situation,” she said.
From yesterday (1 July), infringement notices and fines can be issued to anyone mulesing a sheep without providing pain relief.
Dr Holmes said as with any agricultural or veterinary chemicals used on farm, producers should keep records of the pain-relieving products used.
“Full records of any pain relief products used must be kept,” she said.
“Details should include the product trade name, species/location of animals, identification numbers/description, the date the treatment has been applied and the dose rate used.”
More information about farm chemical record keeping requirements can be found by searching the Agriculture Victoria website.
Dr Holmes said Victoria’s Code of Accepted Farming Practice for the Welfare of Sheep (Revision Number 2) was also available to provide a technical guide for those using mulesing as part of a flystrike management program.
“If undertaken, mulesing should only be done as part of an integrated approach to flystrike management including crutching and shearing, good worm control, strategic use of chemicals, genetic selection of sheep and paddock grazing management,” she said.
Details about the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2019 are available from Agriculture Victoria – agriculture.vic.gov.au/animalwelfare
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The Fast Break for June gives you all your seasonal climate risk information in one hit.
As well as rainfall and soil moisture, The Fast Break also provides a snapshot of how ocean temperatures and pressure patterns will impact your patch.
Subscribe or download here.
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| Soil moisture monitoring cropping report |
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Overview
Soil moisture measurements on the Agriculture Victoria monitoring network show that in the Mallee, sites are generally similar to this time last year (24 June 2019) while the Wimmera sites are slightly drier after hay and up to 50 per cent drier following high yielding grain crops.
North Central and North East Victoria are still wet after summer rains and well above average April rainfall. These sites are wetter than a year ago and currently conditions in those areas range from excellent to wet, with some low-lying areas waterlogged. High soil moisture could be problematic with further rain and low evaporation in winter.
Increases to soil moisture stagnated during June with generally lower rainfall than normal. Some crops and pastures with high growth from early sowing (particularly vetch/cereal mixes and canola), used soil moisture throughout the month.
In South-West Victoria, the moisture improvements have been moderate during the past three months, but in recent weeks some districts have built up a solid moisture profile with more than 50 millimetres of rain for the month.
Find more details or subscribe to the SMM e-newsletter here.
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| Navigating the new Agriculture Victoria soil moisture monitoring website |
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Presented by Dale Boyd, Agriculture Victoria
In this webinar, Dale Boyd provides an explanation and walk-through of the new Agriculture Victoria soil moisture monitoring website.
The webinar includes navigating the website to highlight the features now available including easier access and the improved search function allowing users to distinguish between crop types being monitored and soil types and locations – all which influence soil moisture data.
Dale shares his knowledge in soil moisture information and how the dashboard is an important tool for farmers experiencing increasingly variable climatic conditions, specifically rainfall to make informed seasonal risk decisions.
About the presenter
Dale Boyd is a seasonal risk agronomist in the grains team with Agriculture Victoria based out of Echuca.
He has worked with the department for 20 years and during that time has worked on a range of projects linked to monitoring soil moisture, irrigated cropping, and the current seasonal risk work.
This work is a state-wide technology adoption project that uses deep soil moisture probe and weather station networks.
Dale helps Victorian dryland grain farmers and advisors interpret seasonal risk information to aid decision making using soil moisture probes recording data down to one metre.
The data obtained from the moisture probes is interpreted and presented in monthly e-newsletter updates which aims to be educational on the use of technology and informative on the seasonal conditions.
Watch the recording here.
Discover the new Soil Moisture Monitoring site at: agriculture.vic.gov.au/soilmoisturemonitoring
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| Game Management Authority to broaden board expertise |
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Three new board members have been appointed to the Game Management Authority (GMA), bringing new skills and experience to the independent regulator.
Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes recently announced the appointment of Dr Bronwyn Orr, Corrie Goodwin and Owen Cavanough for a term of three years. Ian Maxfield has also been reappointed to the GMA Board.
Dr Bronwyn Orr will bring significant animal welfare expertise to the GMA Board as a veterinarian with a Master of Science in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law.
Dr Orr grew up in regional Queensland and is currently undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy, focusing on the health of hunting dogs.
Ms Goodwin brings additional expertise in land management and public administration to the GMA Board, adding to her extensive regulatory experience in the Australian Dairy Industry.
Aboriginal culture and identity knowledge is maintained, with new director Mr Cavanough also bringing practical experience in sustainable and responsible game hunting.
The new appointments bring the GMA Board membership to eight directors, increasing diversity with country Victoria-based members, gender equality, and Aboriginal representation.
The GMA works with the community as an independent regulator overseeing game hunting in Victoria through education, research and enforcement to ensure game hunting is conducted in a responsible and sustainable way.
The GMA is continuing to adopt best practice approaches to managing deer, duck and quail hunting; investing in research and new technologies to ensure evidence-based regulation.
Victoria has more than 50,000 licensed game hunters who contribute to the economies of towns and regional centres across the state, supporting jobs both directly and indirectly.
The Victorian Budget 2019/20 delivered a $6 million funding boost to the GMA, which has increased staffing by almost 80 per cent, improved research and hunter engagement, and provided new equipment for officers.
The Victorian Government acknowledges the work of outgoing inaugural board members Deputy Chairperson Margaret Donnan and Mark Little for their leadership, hard work and oversight since the establishment of the GMA.
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| Improving digital literacy and connectivity on-farm |
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Want to know more about improving your digital literacy and connectivity? Need confidence to access technology to improve your on-farm decision making?
CONNECTIVITY WEBINARS
Join extensionAUS and Agriculture Victoria for a series of webinars which will provide a unique opportunity for you to address on-farm connectivity issues and help you to understand available digital technology - how to measure it and how to make it work as best as possible for you and your business.
WEBINAR DATES AND TIMES
Webinar 1 – On-farm connectivity
Tuesday 21 July
1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710895573
Webinar 2 - Getting the most out of video
meeting software
Tuesday 28 July
1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86270444624
Webinar 3 - Internet of Things (IoT)
Tuesday 4 August
1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89327853496
Webinar 4 – Online networking to better
communicate on-farm and service farm
businesses
Tuesday 11 August
1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84433966881
Contact: If you need help registering please contact
Gavin Beever, Cumbre Consultants on 0438 234 886 or gavin@cumbre.com.au
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AUDIT
An opportunity exists to participate in an on-farm digital technology audit conducted by phone by Agriculture Victoria, to understand the technology you already have available on-farm and how you can improve its efficiency.
Participants will be asked to identify what type of internet connectivity they have, where they have access to WiFi and how they use technology on their farm.
Participants will have time to prepare for the audit and will receive a property map and report of results.
REGISTRATION
To register for the audit please book a time at https://bit.ly/2VbBXBK
Contact: If you need help registering or would like more information please contact Andy Clark,
Agriculture Victoria, on 0436 804 656 or andy.clark@agriculture.vic.gov.au
For more information about drought and dry
seasonal conditions support call 136 186 or visit
agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
This project is supported by the 2019-20 Drought Support Package.
Preference will be given to participants from Central and East Gippsland, the GMID and the Millewa region of North-West Victoria.
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| Mallee growers: tune in to find out what's new in grains research |
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Victorian Mallee grain growers are being provided with a unique opportunity to learn the latest outcomes from grains research and development which offer the potential for positive impact on-farm.
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hosting a Grains Research Update for growers in the Sea Lake district via an online platform on Tuesday, 21 July.
The GRDC will beam the Update on to screens across the district, ensuring growers are provided with expert advice and research insights to guide them through the remainder of the current cropping season and beyond.
GRDC Grower Relations Manager – South, Tom Blake, encourages growers and advisers to tune in for a brief but dynamic program from 9.30 to 11 am.
“To be streamed live, the Sea Lake Update will enable growers to tap into GRDC research relevant to their farming systems,” Mr Blake said.
“The online Update format is a forced departure from the in-person regional event we were originally planning.
“However, we are committed to ensuring that growers don’t miss out on the latest research findings, advice and recommendations to inform their tactical decision-making for improved profitability.”
Without leaving the warmth of their home or office, participants can hear from and interact with a number of experts on a range of topics hand-picked for their relevance to local growers.
Live question and answer sessions will feature:
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Greg Condon, WeedSmart. Broadleaf weed control in pulses – what are the options? Mr Condon will discuss some new technologies that are helping with weed control, as well as some existing agronomic practices that can be implemented now.
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Garry Rosewarne, Agriculture Victoria. What herbicide-tolerant pulse varieties are in the pipeline for Mallee farming systems?
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Michael Moodie, Frontier Farming. Risks and rewards of deep ripping – what have we learnt from the 2020 season and from hindsight?
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Mallee grower Alistair Murdoch will contribute to discussions around applying research outcomes to local conditions and farming systems.
Free online registration is via https://grdc.com.au/events/list/2020/7/grdc-grains-research-update-sea-lake. For more information, phone ORM on (03) 5441 6176 or email admin@orm.com.au.
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| Fox and wild dog collection resumes |
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Designated fox and wild dog bounty collection centres are now operating in line with physical distancing requirements including established drop off and exclusion zones.
During the suspension period, bounty participants were encouraged to continue to collect fox scalps and wild dog body parts on private properties as part of pest control activities, and to freeze or air dry them.
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Hunters are encouraged to refresh their knowledge of the terms and conditions of the bounty to ensure what they submit is acceptable.
Participants can submit entire fox scalps for a $10 reward and entire wild dog body parts for a $120 reward during scheduled collection times.
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2020 Bendigo collections (fox only)
Address: Cnr Midland Hwy and Taylor St, Epsom
Collection type: Fox only
Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Dates:
Monday, 6 July
Monday, 3 August
Monday, 31 August
Monday, 28 September
Monday, 26 October
2020 Ouyen collections (fox only)
Address: Gregory St Ouyen
Collection type: Fox only
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Dates:
Tuesday, 7 July
Tuesday, 4 August
Tuesday, 1 September
Tuesday, 29 September
Tuesday, 27 October
2020 St Arnaud collections (fox only)
Address: 4 Montague St, St Arnaud
Collection type: Fox only
Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Dates:
Thursday, 9 July
Thursday, 6 August
Thursday, 3 September
Thursday, 1 October
Thursday, 29 October
2020 Swan Hill collections (fox only)
Address: 7 Quin Drv, Swan Hill
Collection type: Fox only
Time: 8.30 to 10.30 am
Dates:
Tuesday, 7 July
Tuesday, 4 August
Tuesday, 1 September
Tuesday, 29 September
Tuesday, 27 October
Quick links
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| Controlling gorse - Sutton Grange |
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| Young farmer business network |
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Young Farmers of Victoria – this is your network to talk about farm business management with other like-minded young farmers through social media, articles, online and face to face forums.
Click here to join and learn more about the Young Farmer Business Network Facebook group.
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| Targeted drought resilience support goes digital |
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The Victorian Government is continuing to support farmers impacted by drought and dry seasonal conditions with funding and support programs that have moved online so that they are accessible by more people.
The Business Planning and Management Support for Farmers program is part of the Government’s $31 million support package for areas affected by drought and dry conditions announced last October.
The shift to making support available online acknowledges the challenges that farmers are facing as they deal with drought, bushfires and coronavirus. As part of the program, lessons in computer literacy are being offered to ensure everyone who wants to access support can take part.
Other initiatives being delivered to farmers across the Millewa region, Goulburn Murray Irrigation District and East Gippsland include computer literacy, to improve confidence and decision-making skills and online financial literacy workshops.
Farmers can also access other programs offered online by Agriculture Victoria such as learning modules on soil and irrigation management, and a water calculator to help make important decisions on water requirements.
The Government is also continuing to refine drought support to ensure it targets those most in need.
Farms and related small businesses in affected areas can access free and independent financial counselling from the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), with $640,000 allocated from the program to provide small business financial counsellors in each of the North West, North East, Gippsland and South West regions.
Funding to the RFCS has also been made available to support farm recovery efforts, including $80,000 for Gippsland, $640,000 for the North East and $400,000 for the North West Service.
The Dedicated Dairy Support Program has also been extended for another year with $320,000 to help farmers in Northern Victoria scale up, scale back or transition out of the industry.
Meanwhile, the Catchment Management Authority Drought Employment program in the Millewa and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District has been extended until September thanks to $500,000 in funding.
For more information about drought and dry seasonal conditions support and practical advice, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons.
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| On-Farm Drought Resilience Grants program expanded |
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The maximum value of the On-Farm Drought Resilience Grants has increased from $5000 to $10,000 to boost farmers’ access to professional services while still enabling farmers to invest in drought preparedness infrastructure.
Eligible farm businesses can now apply for:
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up to $5000 for business decision making activities (with no-contribution required)
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up to $5000 for infrastructure investments (with at least 50 per cent co-contribution required)
There are three new eligible infrastructure investments under the resilience grants:
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technologies to improve mobile phone connectivity
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weed control (e.g., purchase of registered herbicide)
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soil moisture probes (as an explicit investment under soil moisture monitoring activities)
For more information and to access the On-Farm Drought Resilience Grants program, call Rural Finance on 1800 260 425 or visit ruralfinance.com.au.
Farmers are encouraged to apply early to ensure they do not miss out on funding.
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| Support for Victorian farmers |
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Agriculture Victoria remains available to assist Victorian farmers. We want to reassure farmers, particularly those impacted by bushfires and drought, that we will continue to provide support services to you and your farming business. However, the way we are doing this during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed.
What are we doing differently?
We are moving from our usual face-to-face client contact to other alternatives. This means we might call you on the phone, send you information via post or email, invite you to a video or teleconference, or even a webinar.
Our technical support remains available to help landholders affected by fires and drought in East and Central Gippsland, North East, Millewa and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.
Farmers can call us to access information tailored specifically to their needs on a range of topics including:
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feed planning and pasture recovery
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supplying feed and water to livestock
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land and farm water management
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general technical information
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other assistance available and grants programs
Farmers affected by drought and bushfire
For support in bushfire-affected areas contact our Agriculture
Recovery Managers:
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Gippsland – Keren Walker on (03) 5159 5118
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North East – Kylie Macreadie on 0428 975 728
For support in drought-affected areas contact our Dry Seasonal Conditions Coordinators:
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Millewa – Sue McConnell on 0418 572 087
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Northern – Mick Bretherton on 0428 346 209
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East and Central Gippsland – Nick Dudley on 0428 562 139
Or email us at Drought.Support@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Farmers can also continue to call our Customer Service Centre on 136 186 and access the website anytime at – agriculture.vic.gov.au
There are many other agencies providing assistance too – this includes the Rural Financial Counselling Service:
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in Gippsland call 1300 834 775
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in the North East call 1300 834 775
Rural Finance is administering many grants programs for drought and bushfire impacted farmers. Give them a call on 1800 260 425 or access online anytime at ruralfinance.com.au
Dairy support
The Dedicated Dairy Support Program is available to dairy farmers in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District who are considering structural or significant changes to their business.
Decisions could include leaving the industry, scaling back (or up), family succession or transitions to other enterprises.
For more information go to agbizassist.org.au, call 1300 834 775 or email dairysupport@agbizassist.org.au.
Bushfire Recovery Victoria is also a great service to connect you with recovery services and information from the whole of the Victorian Government. Call them on 1800 560 760 or visit at www.vic.gov.au/bushfire-recovery-victoria
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Millewa and Carwarp district farmers can contact Agriculture Victoria on 1800 318 115 for dry seasonal conditions information and advice.
You may have questions about:
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feed budgeting
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stock containment areas
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feed testing
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livestock requirements
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biosecurity
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soil management
Our staff can also discuss other available support including grants.
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| CWA Drought Relief Program |
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The CWA of Victoria’s Drought Relief Program has been provided a funding boost by the Victorian Government for the provision of household financial relief.
A grant payment of up to $3000 per individual applicant and/or household is available for farming families, farm workers and contractors that are drought-affected and reliant on farming as their primary source of income.
This program is being funded through the Victorian Government’s Farmers’ Drought Fund - Household Financial Relief program.
To access an application form or to find out more go to cwaofvic.org.au or email drought@cwaofvic.org.au.
For anyone seeking a copy of the application form or requiring assistance to complete the application, please contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or email the CWA on drought@cwaofvic.org.au
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| Feeding livestock website |
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Did you know that the Agriculture Victoria’s Beef and Sheep Drought Feeding and Management online books have a new home?
They are housed and updated on the Feeding Livestock website and can be downloaded or viewed in whole or as individual chapters on any device.
Other key features of the website, include:
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| Livestock pain relief webinar |
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Do you want to know more about all the pain relief options for livestock?
Join us for a free webinar with one of Australia’s leading cattle and sheep vets, Dr Andrew Whale (pictured left).
Over the last few years it seems the options for pain relief within the livestock industry has exploded, resulting in confusion as to what’s best for your operation.
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Andrew will take you through the range of different products available how to use them and when to use them?
WHAT: Pain Relief in Livestock. What's the best fit for my operation?
WHEN: Thursday 9 July
TIME: 8 - 9 pm
WHERE: Online
COST: Free
To register follow the link: https://bit.ly/2BHMfm0
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| GRDC Farm Business Update - developing management and decision-making skills |
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Event Details
Date: 10 July
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: online.
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Improving the effectiveness of management capabilities, can reduce the stress associated with making complicated decisions.
More details here.
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| Managing your bull team to maximise herd fertility |
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Fertility is a significant driver of profitability in beef breeding enterprises.
Join us for a discussion on how bulls can be the missing link in herd fertility and how management decisions can ramp up fertility to the next level and improve profitability.
PRESENTER AND TOPIC:
Dr Shane Thomson, Holbrook Veterinary Centre
Shane is a veterinarian and partner at the Holbrook Veterinary Centre which specialises in production and breeding services to the beef industry.
Successful fertility in your herd is all about identifying and mitigating common risks.
Shane will highlight the correct management practices for optimal bull management and reproductive performance.
Shane will also discuss the cost structure of the bull team and how to get the most out of this important farm asset.
At the conclusion of the presentation participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
DATE: Wednesday 15 July
TIME: 7.30 to 9 pm
VENUE: Online or via phone
For those unable to join the webinar platform, a phone service is available, the details are on the registration page.
A recording of this event will be available afterwards.
REGISTER ONLINE:
Click the link to register: https://login.redbackconferencing.com.au/landers/page/6ea123
Click the above link to also register for the post event recording.
For further information or if you have any problems registering please contact Cathy Mulligan at cathy.mulligan@agriculture.vic.gov.au or 0438 341 970
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| Farm business resilience webinar series |
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Agriculture Victoria is delivering a series of webinars to improve farm business resilience. Farmers and farm business managers should register for the webinars to identify how to safeguard their core business operations when unexpected situations occur.
Register for each of the webinars below to attend or receive a link of the recorded event.
Webinar 4: Your Plan
Thursday 16 July, 1.30 pm
**REGISTER HERE**
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Contacting Agriculture Victoria
Call 136 186 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call (except for mobiles and public telephones).
If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment contact the National Relay Service on 133 677 or www.relayservice.gov.au.
All contact points can be found at: agriculture.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us.
Don't forget to check out Agriculture Victoria's social media sites for up-to-date information and news.
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