Millewa farmers get along to a drought drop-in near you

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.

EventDescriptionDate/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

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