The Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee will wrap up a series of public consultations with meetings in Tamworth and Moree on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The committee has already provided the government with their plan for drought resilience through the fund, but needed to consult the community as part of the process legislated by government.
Minister for Drought, David Littleproud, said the consultations will help inform the committee on the best ways for the Future Drought Fund to invest in drought resilience.
"The Fund will provide $100 million each year from July 2020 for projects that enhance our preparations and responses to drought," Minister Littleproud said.
"The Consultative Committee is particularly interested in hearing from farmers, local communities and industry organisations.
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"There are three foundation pillars to tackle drought. First is to give support to farmers for the here and now.
"Second is to back drought affected communities.
"And the third pillar is looking to the future to build resilience via the Future Drought Fund.
"Improved drought resilience could come from new tools, technologies or techniques that help farmers better manage their natural resources.
"It could come from better financial and business planning for lower income periods.
"Or it could come from better, more localised weather data and improved climate forecasting.
"This is the opportunity for our farmers, industry and rural communities to have a significant contribution on how we prepare for future droughts."
Register at https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/future-drought-fund to attend an event.
- Tamworth: Tuesday, Nov 26, 10am and 1pm @Powerhouse Hotel
- Moree: Wednesday, Nov 27, 9am and 1:30pm @Moree Services Club
