EPARF and LEADA have both been awarded grants under the Federal Smart Farms programs focused on increasing EP farmers production and profits. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is delighted the Coalition Government continues to invest into rural economies. “The Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Research Foundation (EPARF) and the Lower…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased a third round of the $58.1 million Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program is now open. Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships provide up to $18,000 for students from rural, regional or remote Australia to pursue their study. Rounds one and two were limited to STEM subjects (science,…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the Coolanie Water Scheme had been allocated $715,000 by the Federal Government for the construction of new pipes and storage near Cowell with a total projected cost of $1.43m. “This is a terrific outcome and demonstrates just how serious the Federal Government is in addressing the current…
The notorious road linking the wine grape growing region of the Clare Valley with the state’s capital city is set to be rejuvenated with a $44 million investment announced in the Federal Budget. “Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he has been advocating for an upgrade to the Horrocks Highway since taking this…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased a project under the Smart Farm grants have been awarded funding on Yorke Peninsula. “This Federal funding has been provided to help farmers adopt sustainable and innovative land and natural resource management practices,” he said. “This funding was provided through…
Three local organisations will benefit from Federal volunteer grants Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey has announced. The Kimba and Gawler Ranges Historical Society will receive $3,692 to purchase computer equipment to document history, letters, memorabilia and scan photos. This is will enable the production of documents and presentations to be saved and housed within…
The YP Alkaline Soils Group Incorporated has been awarded $71,500 from the Federal Smart Farm Grants program for a project to lift knowledge of soils and the value of diversified cropping. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is delighted the Coalition Government continues to invest into rural economies. “The YP Alkaline…
The border’s tertiary education sector stands to benefit from the Government’s strategy to attract more students to study in regional Australia. Minister for Education Dan Tehan joined Member for Farrer Sussan Ley in Albury today to discuss the benefits for the local community from the $94 million Destination Australia grants program. Destination Australia will provide 4,720 scholarships…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is extremely disappointed SolarReserve had not met its contract committments to the State Government and the project planned for Port Augusta is unlikely to go ahead at this stage. “I have been a strong supporter of SolarReserve,” Mr Ramsey said. “It’s ability to…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased three projects under the Smart Farm grants have been awarded funding on Eyre Peninsula. “This Federal funding has been provided to help farmers adopt sustainable and innovative land and natural resource management practices,” he said. “This funding was provided through Round…