August 5, 2016

Support to move produce from paddock to plate

Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and wife of the Victorian Premier, Catherine Andrews recently visited Milking Yard Farm and Hickey’s Dairy Farm in East Trentham. It was a great lesson in just how produce makes it from paddock to plate.

Using organic principles, Milking Yard Farm raises Sommerlad chickens, which can be found in some of Victoria’s best restaurants including the Lake House in Daylesford, Grossi Florentino in Melbourne and Dunkeld’s famous Royal Mail Hotel.

The Hickeys produce quality milk and treat their herd with enormous respect and care.

The Andrews Labor Government is passionate about our agricultural sector and continues to support our primary producers to reach their export market potential.

The Labor Government recently announced the roll-out of its $200 million Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund, which is for practical projects to boost the sector. Funding is available for transport, irrigation, skills development and energy projects.

More information on the Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund can be found at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/infrastructure.

Quotes attributable to Mary-Anne Thomas MP
"The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with supporting investment in our agricultural sector – helping primary producers boost their productivity, export market and reduce red tape so farmers, businesses and industries can stay competitive."

"Agriculture and farming families are very much the heart of our economic development. I encourage local businesses and organisations to consider how this fund could transform existing processes to ensure our brilliant local produce moves efficiently from paddock to plate."

Quotes attributable to Catherine Andrews
"I always love visiting the Macedon region, for its natural beauty, the people and of course the outstanding food."

"Like many families we love knowing how the food on our plates got there."

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