King Island farmers will soon get another delivery of much-needed fodder secured by Need for Feed Australia.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, thanked the volunteers and workers from Need for Feed for providing support to Tasmanian farmers in desperate need.
"We know our farmers have been doing it tough and Need for Feed Australia first came to the aid of producers on King Island in May," Minister Howlett said.
"They have generously returned, this time with 450 bales of hay, which set sail today on their way to the island from Port Welshpool.
"The Tasmanian Government has supported the effort by meeting the cost of shipping and we thank Eastern Line Shipping for doing the job of bringing that hay across the Bass Strait.
"Through the hardship grants introduced this year we've approved nearly 500 for help, with $3.67 million of assistance provided to farmers on King Island, Flinders Island and mainland Tasmania.
"Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future outlines our continued support for those working in the agriculture sector across the State."
Details on the support available for producers on King and Flinders Islands can be found on the NRE Tas website: http://nre.tas.gov.au/kingandflinders while grant scheme information can be found on the Farm Point page at www.farmpoint.tas.gov.au.
