Review to Provide Better Services to Farmers
Source: Victoria. Minister for Agriculture. Media Release
"The Brumby Government has committed $8 million over four years from its Future Farming Strategy to review and implement improvements to agricultural services to assist farmers make more informed decisions in a changing global environment. Visiting Bendigo as part of the Brumby Government’s Eaglehawk and Redesdale Bushfire Recovery Community Cabinet, Agriculture Minister Joe Helper said the entire farm sector was facing new pressures and some emerging opportunities.“The Brumby Government recognises today’s farming environment is very different to the one that existed even five years ago, therefore we are taking action to ensure our services best suit current needs,” Mr Helper said. “To meet future challenges, we need to ensure our agricultural services are better targeted, more accessible and relevant. Our aim is to see the farm sector grow to become more productive, competitive and sustainable."