Oneva Holdings is a local business that processes local food to create unique food products. They work with a range of local farmers and chefs to create their products. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced new funding for Oneva Holdings to upgrade their manufacturing equipment. “This funding has been used to…
Shows and field days cancelled due to COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Federal Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the first payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will roll out before Christmas. “Two…
The Federal Government has announced a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days. This is to ensure they can continue to showcase our regions innovation in agriculture after the pandemic. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this announcement is in addition to the $36.3 million previously announced to support agricultural show societies. …
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the $6 million expansion of Summerland Farm. “Summerland Farm approached me a few years back with a need to upgrade their Alstonville facility,” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade will create more local jobs for people with a disability through increased agri-tourism.” “I was…
Lismore Community Gardens is great space in our community. It is managed by Rainbow Region Community Farms (RRCF) and coordinated by a team of volunteers. They would like to provide first aid training for the volunteers and purchase new garden and power tools to use developing the garden. Federal Member for Page Kevin…
North Coast Local Land Services in partnership with Women on the Land would like to hold new workshops in our community. They would focus on assisting rural women with farm management. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $21,700 for these programs to be run across our community. “These workshops will specifically…
Richmond Valley Council received a $1 million Federal Government grant to assist with drought relief. Council used this to support important community infrastructure. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Mayor Robert Mustow to officially announce the projects. Mr Hogan said the funds were provided to Council to assist with local-led recovery efforts. “The drought devastated our community and it is important we recover together.” He said. “I would like to congratulate Richmond Valley Council on the way they…
The Federal Government is helping dairy farmers lower their power bills. Dairy farmers can now apply for grants that will support them to make their energy use more efficient. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said up to $20,000 is available for a dairy farming business to upgrade equipment to reduce energy consumption. “Energy use in milk cooling, milk harvesting and hot water production is one…
The Australian Pecan Association (APA) is a key industry body for pecan farmers. It is based in Lismore and represents growers from across the country. Each year, APA host events and information sessions to connect members and industry stakeholders. They want to focus their attention on drought and market resilience. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a…
Synchronicity Farms’ developed a new facility in Coffs Harbour, it is a Raw Food Hub. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured a $200,000 Federal Government grant a few years back to assist with their growth Mr Hogan said the business allows you to buy fresh produce, from the farm to your door. “Josh and his team…