Mar 26, 2021 | Latest News
A project to establish and promote best practice African Lovegrass control in East Gippsland has received Federal funding. Local MP Darren Chester announced that Tom’s Creek Landcare Group would receive a $69,024 grant to improve the profitability and productivity of...
Mar 1, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Victorian Government had finally signed up to the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, allowing funds to again flow to Gippsland farmers. The Federal Government has provided $100 million for the...
Feb 1, 2021 | Latest News
More assistance is available to farming families in Gippsland affected by drought. Affected households can now apply for payments of up to $3,000 through the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Drought Relief Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester...
Dec 4, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed new funding to help Gippsland farmers to become more resilient to prolonged dry periods. Mr Chester said today East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority would receive $440,000 to run workshops and...
Oct 5, 2020 | Latest News
A rebate scheme that helps farmers to secure the water supply on their properties has been extended. The Federal Government has committed another $50 million for the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, bringing the total to $100 million being made...
