The Victorian Government has announced targeted funding to attract seasonal workers to regional Victoria and ensure farmers have the hands-on-deck they need to get produce to plate. (more…)
Tag: agriculture
VFF backs tougher water compliance and enforcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville’s announcement to adopt all recommendations in the Water Compliance and Enforcement Review completed by the former Victorian Auditor General Des Pearson. (more…)
Letting agriculture workers get on with the job
The Victorian Government has backed a prescriptive code for farmers and agricultural workers’ movement between states and territories, giving certainty that border closures will not stand in the way of vital work keeping Australians fed and clothed. (more…)
Improved border conditions for agriculture welcomed
The Victorian Government has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s permits for critical Victorian agriculture work to continue in NSW, achieved after ongoing collaboration between the two state governments. (more…)
Transformation for Dookie Agricultural College
Regional and rural workers in north-eastern Victoria will benefit from upgraded learning facilities, thanks to a $2 million investment by the Victorian Government. (more…)
Delivering for basin water users
The Victorian Government is improving how water is delivered through our rivers and working to ensure irrigators in the Goulburn and Murray systems can access water when they need it. (more…)