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Dairy industry: small project grants program

DairyTas Board Inc invites applications for the funding of projects that encourage dairy industry groups to plan, carry out and promote their own on-farm demonstration or extension project to improve the performance and profitability of dairy farms in their locality.

Projects undertaken by groups are eligible for grants of up to $10,000.

Applications for projects must address priorities identified in the dairy industry strategic plan and have direct value to group members and their locality.

Priority areas include:

  • Assisting dairy farmers to manage change
  • Improving whole farm productivity and profitability
  • Sustaining the natural resource base
  • Animal and feedbase performance
  • Improving business and management skills
  • Training and education

An application form can be obtained from www.dairytas.com.au or from the DairyTas Executive Officer:

Mark Smith
PO Box 1352
Burnie TAS 7320

Telephone: (03) 6432 2233
Email: dairytas@eburnie.com.au

Applications close on 13 June 2008