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New Fire Preparedness Toolkit released

AGRICULTURE Victoria has released a new Fire Preparedness Toolkit to assist farmers and land managers in preparing their farms for fire season, which is expected to be perilous this spring and summer.

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 AFAC says it is important for Australians be alert to local risks of bushfire over the coming months, regardless of their location. Image credit: AFAC.

AFAC says it is important for Australians be alert to local risks of bushfire over the coming months, regardless of their location. Image credit: AFAC.

Agriculture Victoria's Kylie Macreadie said the toolkit contains checklists and templates, which were developed based on input from farmers, to help farmers prepare their businesses, livestock, staff,...

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