A FREE drought-focused workshop will be held for King Island farmers from 1.30pm to 5.30 pm on Thursday this week at the King Island Golf Club. This will be followed by a casual dinner from 5.30 pm onwards.
This workshop will address the challenges of balancing livestock needs, pasture management, decision-making, and the stress of dry times.
It is an opportunity to engage and gain valuable information to support decisions both now and when drought conditions ease.
A new grant program announced last week will provide financial assistance to eligible farmers on King Island who are experiencing hardship as a result of extended dry conditions.
The support package will provide grants of up to $20,000. It is expected that program guidelines will be available on the Business Tasmania website by Friday.
Any queries about the King Island hardship grant program should be directed to Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or ask@business.tas.gov.au