The Victorian Government is providing direct drought support of $67.2 million for farmers across Victoria impacted by drought conditions.
This is in response to deteriorating seasonal conditions across the state, with some areas of Victoria now recording significant rainfall deficiencies extending back to 2023.
The lack of rainfall during autumn accelerated the hardship being faced by farm businesses, with many farms facing significant decisions around destocking, securing fodder and managing low on-farm water supplies.
Agriculture Victoria’s technical and decision-making support program is available to farm businesses right across the state. These services will be delivered in partnership with a range of technical specialists to support farmers to manage the impacts of increasingly difficult conditions.
Farmers can register at agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons.
The Drought Support Package builds on the existing supports already available to farmers across the state to prepare for and respond to drought.
For more information visit the Agriculture Victoria website or contact 136 186.