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The VFF are urging for a centralised resource that clearly outlines the financial and mental health assistance available and the dedicated organisations tasked with helping Victorian farmers.<\/p>\n
Ms Cucinotta said the VFF was engaged with the Victorian government to progress the Victorian Drought Resilience Program and streamline information for farmers and communities doing it tough.<\/p>\n
“We see a real need for a one-stop-shop for drought information, resources and assistance available for all farmers and regional communities that is available on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n
“Farmers are doing it tough right now. We can get this up and running quickly to serve those immediate needs and use it as a permanent resource and hub for the future, we just need the government to get on board.”<\/p>\n
“Of course, there remains a number of roadblocks in place when it comes to certain types of assistance and this resource would help inform the VFF’s advocacy in future.”<\/p>\n
The proposed hub would help plug the hole in drought information and be a resource where farmers can provide feedback on the issues they are facing.<\/p>\n
“Roadblocks such as low asset ceilings preventing farmers from accessing assistance is some of the key feedback we’re hearing and initiatives such as this hub would be invaluable in helping us fix the problems out there,” Ms Cucinotta said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE “green drought” is upon us, and most outside the industry think that the paddocks look good. It’s deceptive, as there’s not much guts to it, with the combination of a cold winter and severe lack of rain leaving many animals hungrier than usual and needing supplementary feeding of hay, silage, and grain. With hay […]<\/p>\n