SHADOW AGRICULTURE MINISTER TO VISIT GIPPSLAND
March 20, 2009
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries John Cobb has accepted an invitation to visit Gippsland and meet with representatives from the farming community.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester will host the visit on Tuesday, March 24.
“John has a vast amount of experience in agricultural issues as a former President of the New South Wales Farmers Association and former Minister in the previous Howard Government,” Mr Chester said.
“I’ve invited him to visit Gippsland and gain a first hand understanding of local issues in the dairy industry, horticulture and timber industry.
“Water security and investment in irrigation infrastructure will be one of the main issues on the agenda as we undertake a series of on-site meetings in the Sale district, Maffra and Heyfield.
“I will also take the opportunity to take John on a tour of bushfire and drought-affected areas of the region.”