March 22, 2017
Applications will open on April 5 for a new $5 million Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund which aims to build leadership capabilities in agricultural industries.
The fund, launched by the Federal Government, is open to peak industry bodies.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the fund would deliver on a key Coalition election commitment to recognise the continued importance to the Australian economy of strong leadership in the agriculture sector.
“We are supporting our farming, forestry and fisheries leaders to gain the skills they need to effectively advocate agricultural commodity priorities with authenticity into urban communities, join international trade delegations, open new markets and run national corporate organisations and agribusiness companies,” Mr Joyce said.
“The fund will ensure agricultural leaders and their organisations are equipped with the skills to fulfil regulatory responsibilities in consulting on use of farmers’ levy funds, supporting biosecurity responses and managing structural adjustment.
“The fund is a competitive grant process open to Australian national agricultural industry representative bodies.
“The grants can be used to fund activities such as professional development, training courses, webinars or strategic planning activities to give industry members the skills, knowledge and support they need deliver on the challenging obligations national farm leaders face.”
Applications close on Wednesday, May 17; more information is available online
