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Several agricultural shows in Central Queensland have been awarded a cash boost from the Australian Government to help them bounce back from COVID-19 cancellations in 2020.
More than 100 events across the country were approved for $710,818 in supplementary funding under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program, which will be delivered to grantees in April-June 2021.
Central Queensland shows that were awarded the funding include $70,000 for Ag Grow Emerald, $7734.20 for Alpha Show, $2485.25 for Barcaldine Show, $68,945.51 for Callide Show, $13,984.55 for Clermont Show, $10,000 for Comet Show, $48,453.97 for Emerald Show, $15,000 for Gladstone Show, $70,000 for Mackay Show, $70,000 for Mount Larcom Show, $5753 for Mount Morgan Show, $70,000 for Pioneer Valley Show, $15,000 for Sarina Show, $10,000 for Springsure Show, $8783.46 for Wowan Show, and $70,000 for Yeppoon Show.
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
• Australian Government support continues for agricultural shows and field days forced to cancel because of COVID-19
• 110 events will share in $710,817.54 Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program supplementary payments
• The program provides funding to help meet the costs of fixed overheads
More Australian Government support for COVID-hit agricultural shows and field days is on its way for 110 events around the country to help them recover.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said $710,818 in supplementary expense claims has been approved under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program.