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Grant Award View - GA5359
Irrigation Efficiency Training for Farmers in Central Queensland
GA ID:
GA5359
Agency:
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Approval Date:
15-Dec-2017
Publish Date:
18-Apr-2018
Category:
Regional Development
Grant Term:
13-Apr-2018 to 2-Dec-2020
Value (AUD):
$165,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ITCRDCA 17/18 IR3.1 Regional Development
Grant Program:
RJIP - Bowen Basin - Skills and Training
Grant Activity:
Irrigation Efficiency Training for Farmers in Central Queensland
Purpose:
A tailored skills and training program has been developed for farmers in Central Queensland who use irrigation for intensive cropping. The training focuses on energy efficiency, correct scheduling and where possible the use of renewable energy. Recent trials of this training have shown irrigation power costs on farms in the area can be reduced by up to 50% and crop yield can be increased by an average of 15%.
Internal Reference ID:
RJIP60632
Selection Process:
Open Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
MACKAY CANEGROWERS LTD
Recipient ABN:
24 111 817 559
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
Mackay
Town/City:
Mackay
Postcode:
4740
State/Territory:
QLD
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
QLD
Postcode:
4740
Country:
AUSTRALIA