Jun 29, 2020 | Latest News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says funding to study further irrigation opportunities in the heart of Gippsland is a great win for local farmers. “I met with Latrobe River irrigators this week and agree there is enormous potential for future growth in the...
Apr 1, 2020 | Latest News
The Federal Government is acting to ensure Gippsland’s agricultural and fisheries sectors can continue to export high-quality produce to overseas markets. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the new $110 million International Freight Assistance Mechanism...
Dec 5, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
Seventy-seven kilometres of new or reinforced fencing will be erected across East Gippsland to protect livestock from wild dogs. Federal Government is providing $343,000 in rebates towards the cost of installing 35 kilometres of new fences and upgrading 42 kilometres...
Jun 4, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Representatives from Latrobe City Council met with Australia’s new Agriculture Minister at a special meeting held in Sale this week. Latrobe Chief Executive Officer Steven Piasente was among those at the roundtable meeting led by Senator Bridget McKenzie and Federal...
Jun 4, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Representatives from Wellington Shire Council met with Australia’s new Agriculture Minister at a special meeting held in Sale this week. Wellington Shire Council Mayor Cr Alan Hall and Chief Executive Officer David Morcom attended the roundtable meeting, hosted by the...
