Apr 17, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Farmers across East Gippsland will have access to fencing rebates to keep wild dogs away from their livestock following a Federal Government funding announcement. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $343,000 for East Gippsland Shire Council to...
Apr 12, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says new laws are needed to protect local farmers from animal activist extremists who target homes, families and businesses. Mr Chester has welcomed a Federal Government announcement that laws would be introduced to make...
Mar 28, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
All three levels of government need to do more to support drought-affected Gippsland farmers, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the ongoing dry conditions, coupled with high winds, had turned a bad situation into a crisis in parts of Gippsland. “If...
Mar 26, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The need to reduce expenses like municipal rates and the cost of feed were among the key issues for drought-affected local farmers who met with local MP Darren Chester and Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud at a community meeting in Orbost on Wednesday...
Mar 21, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
• Coalition invests a further $3.7 million in the Rural Financial Counselling Service • Boost to services facing increased demand from drought and flood affected farmers • The RFCS to extend contracts and hire additional staff to meet demand There will be more helping...
