Food & Fibre Great South Coast

Eligible drought-affected farmers in south west Victoria can register for a free one-on-one consultation with a farm advisor. The advisor will help you to take stock and develop an action plan to manage the impacts of the current challenging season. Farmers will have the opportunity to nominate their preferred consultant from an approved panel of advisors. The one-on-one advisory service builds on existing supports, including technical resources, workshops and field days, already available. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/g9dYdEz3 For information on managing dry seasonal conditions visit https://lnkd.in/giqGPH8

Today we are thrilled to launch our second episode of YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS in Timboon by Wendy Hargreaves. It was an amazing opportunity to film throughout the Timboon region showcasing all the local stories of the incredible producers. Thanks to Neil Prieto for your incredible work capturing all the stories. We were lucky enough to capture Timboon Fine Ice Cream Simon Schulz Timboon Railway Shed Distillery @great ocean ducks Dairylicious Farm Fudge @berry world timboon this was all made possible by Agriculture Victoria and filmed in Corangamite Shire Council area. Kate Makin https://lnkd.in/gHCrVHkd

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Food and Fibre Great South Coast! 🎉🎁 Your unwavering support has made 2024 a fantastic journey. We’re grateful for each moment shared, every connection made, and all the delicious adventures ahead. Here’s to festive cheer and a bountiful New Year! 🌟🥳 #Grateful #MerryChristmas #FoodAndFibreFamily

Taking care of yourself in tough times is as important as taking care of the farm. Along with family and friends, there are wellbeing and mental health services available in the community to help you manage stress, including: National Centre for Farmer Health www.farmerhealth.org.au Flying Doctor Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/gtHiYWPd RFCS Victoria West wellbeing support https://lnkd.in/gybmZm7Y Take time to take care of yourself.

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Food & Fibre Great South Coast! As we wrap up 2024, we’re bursting with excitement reflecting on our incredible growth journey. Thanks to strategic partnerships, collaboration with our amazing stakeholders, and the unwavering support from our community, we stand stronger than ever and ready to seize new opportunities in 2025! Join us as we craft a vibrant future together. Let's continue to innovate and thrive in the food and fiber industry! 👉 Don’t miss out on what’s coming next – follow us for updates, share your thoughts, and be part of our narrative! Your involvement makes all the difference. Wishing you a joyful festive season filled with love and inspiration! We will be closed from the 24th December and re opening on the 6th January. 🎉❤️ #FoodAndFibreGreatSouthCoast #MerryChristmas #NewBeginnings #FoodIndustry #SustainableFarming #CommunitySupport #InnovateTogether #FiberArt #LocalProduce #AgriBusiness #PartnershipsForGrowth #FestiveSeason #GreatSouthCoast

It was exciting to start the understanding on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as a part of the Cycle of Carbon Farming. Grateful to Dairy Australia and @West Vic Dairy for this invaluable opportunity to start the process in the support of Dairy Farms for the. Let’s cultivate a greener future together! 💚 #SustainableFarming #CarbonSmart #GreenFuture #SustainableDairy #EcoFriendlyFarming #GreenhouseGasReduction #DairySustainability #ClimateSmartAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmToFuture #DairyInnovation

Do you know the Rural Financial Counselling Service offers a free and independent service to farmers? If you are experiencing financial difficulty, they can help to assess your financial situation, identify options, negotiate with lenders/creditors and access available support programs. To speak to a rural financial counsellor today call 1300 771 741. Find out more at rfcsnetwork.com.au

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Applications for On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants are now open for drought-affected farmers in south west Victoria. Eligible farmers can apply for up to $5,000 (ex-GST) in co-contribution grants to support on-farm improvements for: water infrastructure upgrades (pipes, tanks, troughs, dams) stock containment areas grain and fodder storage. For more information, including applications, contact Rural Finance at www.ruralfinance.com.au/ or call 1800 260 424.

Food product manufacturing plays a major role in many of our Great South Coast communities. Using the finest freshest local produce, our largest food processors include dairy, meat, seafood and grain. We also produce some of the tastiest fruit and vegetable preserves, going on the results at the recent Royal Melbourne awards! 🧀🥩🥦🎣🏅 Our main food processing locations are Warrnambool, Camperdown, Cobden, Portland, Hamilton & Koroit.