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Disaster Ready Fund Round Two Guidelines 2024-25
The Australian Government is providing up to one billion dollars over five years through the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), from 1 July 2023.
Round Two of the DRF will deliver up to $200 million of Australian Government funding for disaster risk reduction and resilience initiatives, with funding matched by state, territory, local government and other applicants, where possible.
DRF Round Two Guidelines (PDF 1.08MB) were released on 15 December 2023.
Applications for Round Two are now open.
Please visit the National Emergency Management Agency website for more information.
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National Cherry Industry Mid Season Webinar 2024
- Date: Monday 29th January 2024
- Where: Online Zoom Live
- Time: 7.30pm
- Register here for this event
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If you have been affected by the recent floods and storms you can report agricultural losses and damage via the Ag Vic online Impact Assessment Form at agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods
Farmers can also contact 0427 694 185 or
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Hort Connections was successful in obtaining funding from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to support grower attendance at the 2023 and 2024 events. In 2024, we are happy to offer the same structure of Grower Funding, to once again make Hort Connections more accessible to Australian growers. Visit the Hort Connections website for more information.
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The National Biosecurity Training Hub provides a centralised platform for biosecurity training to support biosecurity preparedness, response and recovery.
The Hub is designed to make it easier for Australians to access a range of biosecurity training and for training providers to increase their reach.
Visit the National Biosecurity Training Hub website for more info
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Fire Preparedness toolkit: now’s the time to prepare your farm for the fire season
Agriculture Victoria’s new Fire Preparedness Toolkit is designed to assist farmers and land managers to prepare their farm for the fire season.
The toolkit contains checklists and templates to help farmers prepare their farm business, livestock, staff, and infrastructure ahead of the season.
The Fire Preparedness Toolkit and other bushfire resources are available on the Agriculture Victoria website and should be used in conjunction with existing information and resources from the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and your local council.
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and return it to: VCA Secretary, PO Box 612, Mooroopna, 3629
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