Farmers across Eden-Monaro are eligible for grant funding to ensure sustainable agriculture.
Federal Government grants between $10,000 and $100,000 are available for individual farmers, along with farming, community, and Indigenous groups to lead diverse projects – from better natural resource management, to reducing chemical use, and improving soil health.
Delivered through the $302 million Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, grants will support farmers respond to climate change and to become more sustainable into the future.
The Climate-Smart Agriculture Program includes a variety of investment streams to target agricultural sustainability, productivity, and competitiveness.
Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, said every farm had its own challenges and opportunities, which is why this program will help farmers innovate and harness a range of technologies.
“Farmers across Eden-Monaro work incredibly hard to produce a range of products and produce that we all love, which is why it’s important we support them to improve their productivity and profitability,” Ms McBain said.
“Farmers are always looking at ways they can adapt and become more sustainable into the future – which is why we want to back ground-up projects that help them to decarbonise and save money.”
Applications for the first round of Small Grants close on 4 June 2024.
To find out more, click HERE.
Images: Eat Dirt Permaculture, Kristy McBain – Member for Eden Monaro
