Sep 13, 2022 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
Local MP Darren Chester said the announcement of a contractor for phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project is welcomed news. Mr Chester said Jaydo Constructions would undertake the work to deliver the Newry pipeline. “The $39.8 million...
Jul 14, 2022 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
The outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia demands further action to protect Australia’s livestock industry, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has written to the Agriculture Minister Murray Watt backing industry...
Jul 8, 2022 | Latest News, Live Animal Exports, Working with Primary Producers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reconsider the plan to phase out the live export industry. Mr Chester, who is supportive of the live export industry said the industry was regulated through many strict standards...
Nov 22, 2021 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
When celebrity chefs Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan are describing your product as the best they’ve ever tasted…you must be on the right track. Mark Johnstone and Shelly Carroll at Snowy River Black Garlic have received rave reviews for their range of products which...
Aug 23, 2021 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the introduction of the Australian Agriculture Visa to help address workforce shortages and ensure local goods make it to market. Mr Chester said the visa was important for security of supply and agricultural production...
Aug 5, 2021 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for organisations to apply for projects to manage and prepare for drought. Local MP Darren Chester said $34.2 million was available through the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Innovation Grants program. “Gippsland...
