Water for Fodder program opens

“The water can only be used to grow much-needed fodder, pasture and silage,” Mr Littleproud said.

“This will make a real difference to farmers trying to protect important breeding stock.

“It will also help them through the drought so they can get back on their feet faster once it rains.

Mr Littleproud said a pool of 40Gl is available in 2019/20 for use before June 30 next year.

The remaining 60Gl of the pool will be available in 2020/21.

“I urge farmers to check their eligibility through the guidelines which can be found online," Mr Littleproud said.

The guidelines can be found at: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/water/mdb/programs/basin-wide/water-for-fodder