Agriculture Victoria is continuing to back our farmers and regional communities through the drought, with more one-on-one support services and practical workshops.
Acting Executive Director Agriculture Sector Development and Services Kate Linden said agriculture organisations, service providers and consultants are encouraged to apply their expertise to help support farmers across the state.
'Agriculture Victoria is seeking quotes from service providers with specialist farm management technical expertise to work with us in delivering one-on-one consultations and group-based events.
'Every farm is different, so it's critical that we have a range of service providers to deliver the professional business and technical advice our farmers need right now.
'Technical specialists such as agronomists, livestock nutritionists, veterinarians, pasture and grazing specialists, and farm business advisors are encouraged to submit a quote to deliver practical advice on subjects such as feed budgeting, farm business and financial management and managing farm water shortages.
'We are looking for specialists to deliver our one-on-one service, which offers farmers the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with a consultant to discuss the best way forward for their business in the current season.
'The one-on-one advisory service has been well received in south west Victoria, with 140 farmers taking up the opportunity since last October. It's been pleasing to hear that 90% of participants have already implemented the action plan created with their consultant.
'We are also seeking partners to deliver farm group events in local farming districts across the state, to discuss topical drought management issues and opportunities, and connect with like-minded farmers.
'Having access to specialists and sharing challenges and approaches with other farmers at a workshop, field day or farm walk is incredibly valuable.
'Between September 2024 and June 2025, a series of 45 workshops were held across the south west, attended by 955 farmers.
'The events provided practical, science-based support to manage feed and water supply, animal nutrition, and pasture planning,' said Ms Linden.
Request for quotes are invited up until Thursday 31 July.
