Future Drought Fund
The Australian Government set up the Future Drought Fund in 2020 so farms and communities can prepare for the impacts of drought. It provides $100 million every year for programs that boost drought resilience.
The Victorian Government is partnering with the Australian Government to deliver two programs – the Farm Business Resilience program and the Regional Drought Resilience Planning program.
Farm Business Resilience program
The Farm Business Resilience (FBR) program helps Victorian farmers and First Peoples agricultural land managers strengthen their businesses and prepare for future challenges. Through practical support, tools and information, farmers can build the knowledge and skills needed to manage climate and drought risks, make informed decisions and identify opportunities to improve their farm business.
For information about the program, available resources and to express your interest in the program, visit Farm Business Resilience Program.
Regional Drought Resilience Planning program
The Regional Drought Resilience Planning program published 9 regional drought plans across Victoria. Each plan shows actions your region can take to be better prepared for drought in ways that suit local farms, communities and landscapes.
There is a new website for the program – Regional Drought Resilience Victoria. It is a collaborative space where you can find the plans and find out about the action regions are taking to build resilience and preparedness.
Regional plans and action
To date, $3.42 million of regional grants have been awarded to 9 regional organisations to deliver priority drought action.
Regional organisation | Regional drought resilience plan |
|---|---|
Drought Research and Adoption Program
The Drought Research and Adoption Program funds 8 hubs around Australia, including Victoria’s Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. The hub supports researchers, farmers and community groups to develop tools and practices that build drought resilience. Agriculture Victoria is part of the Victorian hub, led by the University of Melbourne.
More information and contacts
- Further information on the Regional Drought Resilience Planning program is available at www.extenisionaus.com/rdrvictoria
- For further information visit the Vic Drought Hub website or email info@VicDroughtHub.org.au.
- Further information about each program will be published on this webpage as it becomes available.
- More information on the Fund from the Australian Government is available on Future Drought Fund.
- For further information about the programs in Victoria contact 136 186 or email drought.support@agriculture.vic.gov.au
