A new guidance on COVID-19 safety has been produced. As well as general industry guidance to reduce the risks of COVID-19 on farms, this guidance contains specific advice relating to temporary workers, keeping them and other workers safe on the farm and keeping them safe in their accommodation and transport to and from the farm.
Media Release
Minister for Agriculture, The Hon Jaclyn Symes
PROTECTING VICTORIAN HORTICULTURE FROM FRUIT FLY IMPACTS
Victoria’s key fruit production regions will continue to be protected from the destructive impacts of Queensland fruit fly with an extension of funding from the Victorian Government.
Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes today announced a further $1.72 million in grants in a one-year extension of the Managing Fruit Fly in Victoria Action Plan 2015-20, allowing regional groups to continue the successful implementation of their area wide management programs.
Moira Shire will receive $522,800, Agribusiness Yarra Valley $178,840 and Mildura Rural City Council $511,900 to implement regional action plans for 2020-21 on behalf of Regional Governance groups, while also receiving funding for regional coordinators.
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The Salvation Army is delivering assistance through the Australian governments Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI – Round 2). The second round of this assistance commenced on 19 November 2019. If you are a farmer, farm worker, farm supplier or farm contractor who is doing it tough due to the drought you may be eligible for a one off payment of up to $3,000.
Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV) recently attended the Victorian Government COVID-19 Agriculture Industry Reference Group Meeting. Along with providing industry feedback, FGV heard from The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
DHHS provided some useful points below on what businesses need to do to ensure business continuity if there is a COVID-19 outbreak:
Having all the above in place along with social distancing and strong sanitation will ensure that if there is an outbreak, the potential of a full business shut down will be minimised. If there is an outbreak in a workplace, DHHS will deploy an outbreak squad to inspect the premises and work with the business and Infection prevention team to determine next steps. Useful resources
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