June 18th, 2023Support still out there for flood and storm-impacted farmers
In the wake of recent heavy rain events, local primary producers throughout the Hepburn shire are being reminded that a range of support measures remain available for flood and storm-affected farmers.
Information about these measures can be found at agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods.
For any urgent animal welfare needs, please contact 136 186.
Farmers are encouraged to contact the Agriculture Recovery team on 0427 694 185 (Mon-Fri between 8.30 am and 5 pm) or recovery@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Technical information and decision-making support
Agriculture Victoria is working with Victorian farmers and industry to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters (including floods and storms) through delivery of technical information and decision-making support services to help farm business recovery, including:
- grazing, cropping and pasture management
- irrigation and horticulture system rehabilitation
- soil erosion management
- land management
- animal health and nutrition
- farm mapping and planning
- water quality
- weed management.
Ag recovery newsletter
Farmers and service providers are encouraged to subscribe to the ag recovery digital newsletter to access latest events and information.
Ag recovery events
For information on events and field days across the state please visit the Events page on the Agriculture Victoria website.
