The Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants is open from 12/1/2022 to 18/2/2022. Find out more information here: Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) Program - Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants | business.gov.au. The grant provides small/medium manufacturing businesses up to $25,000 to improve energy efficiency practices and technologies and better manage energy consumption to reduce their power bills.
Visit the Coronavirus.vic.gov.au website for more information on current Victoria restrictions.
COVID-19 Restriction Checker
Visit healthdirect.gov.au for a quick and easy guide to Covid Restrictions in each state and territory.
Third dose booster interval reduced
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended a five month interval between second and third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, reduced from six months. Visit the health.vic.gov.au website for more information
Victorian horticulture businesses still have time to receive extra support during the summer harvest to attract and retain new workers – but they must hurry, the Summer Seasonal Sign-on Bonus program closes on 31 December. Horticultural businesses can promote the Summer Seasonal Sign-on Bonus as an additional incentive for jobseekers to try their hand at harvest work.
To be eligible, workers new to agriculture must complete 10 days of work and apply for the bonus by 31 December. Interested employers can visit the Agriculture Victoria website and download a copy of the guidelines for further information.
The 2021 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) survey for apples, pears and cherries is now open. Growers are encouraged to participate, as the SARP will provide an updated view of current priorities and gaps regarding pest, disease and weed control.
Power outages can significantly impact farm businesses. Loss of power disrupts critical farm infrastructure such as livestock water systems, electric fences, milk-harvesting equipment, automated feeding systems, heat or refrigeration, and irrigation systems.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to joining the meeting. Download the full brochure here..
and return it to: VCA Secretary, PO Box 612, Mooroopna, 3629
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