Now in its final phase, the Green Farm Dams project has seen South Gippsland Landcare Network and Deakin University working closely to monitor the project’s outcomes.

The board of Food & Fibre Gippsland Inc has confirmed Ben Gebert as CEO at its November meeting. Ben had been acting CEO since July when his predecessor Nicola Pero moved to her new role in the New Energy Sector.

An exciting new food venture opened its doors in Maffra this week. The Berry Dairy is a unique ‘pick-your-own’ strawberry farm that boasts a licensed cafe, right in the heart of Gippsland. Open seven days a week, The Berry Dairy is distinguishing their produce with the Gippsland Trusted Provenance brandmark. Read more about this exciting new agritourism business, built around principles of sustainability and biodiversity.

Gippsland has been identified as a key region for growth within the food and fibre sector by The Trade Council of Denmark in Australia. A strategic partnership agreement has now been signed with Food & Fibre Gippsland which will bring broad and diverse benefit, both economically and environmentally.