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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Information Roadshows
Women in Dairy across Gippsland are invited to join an information roadshow on foot-and-mouth (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).
In response to the recent outbreaks of both diseases in Indonesia, people are encouraged to come along and hear from Agriculture Victoria District Vet, Dr Nikkie Chadee - the first session is Thursday 21 July in Leongatha.
Empowering Rural Women
A new program to empower rural women to learn digital skills has been launched by the Victorian Women’s Trust.
Rural Women Online will provide training, support and mentoring to help women living in regional and rural Victoria fast track their connection to the digital world.
Huge Reduction in Irrigation Energy Costs
Following the implementation of an Agriculture Victoria supported farm energy assessment, Wilandra Farms has reduced its average irrigation energy costs from $0.24c/kWh down to a jaw-dropping -$0.03c/kWh from the equivalent period of the prior year.
Rural Leadership Program applications open
Applications are now open for the 30th Australian Rural Leadership Program.
It’s a 15-months leadership development course for individuals committed and ready to respond to regional, rural and remote Australia’s most complex challenges and biggest opportunities.