Sep 7, 2020 | Latest News
More help is available to farming communities in Gippsland to help them weather future droughts. Local MP Darren Chester has announced the Federal Government is offering $11.2 million through two competitive grant programs to build and maintain drought resilience. Mr...
Aug 28, 2020 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Farmers, fishers and foresters can now apply for funding to support their natural resource management efforts. Gippsland MP Darren Chester said applications were now open for grants of up to $100,000 as part of round four of the Smart Farms Small Grants program....
Aug 17, 2020 | Latest News
The Federal Government is ramping up its fight against pest animals and weeds with the announcement of a $13 million funding pool to better equip farmers and land managers. Local MP Darren Chester said a funding opportunity for organisation with a proven research and...
Jul 13, 2020 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Beef, dairy and vegetable farmers in Gippsland will benefit from increased export opportunities to Indonesia as the free trade agreement struck between Australia and one of our closest northern neighbours takes effect this week. Under the Indonesia-Australia...
Feb 14, 2020 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Local MP Darren Chester has welcomed changes that promise to better help drought-affected farmers seeking financial assistance from the Federal Government. Mr Chester said many farmers had raised concerns with him about the complexity of the application process to...
