The Hon David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management 84 projects to share in $6.48 million Smart Farms Small Grants funding Focus is on supporting Australian farmers to adopt innovative practices that increase farm productivity, profitability and protection of natural resources Farmers are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said 84 innovative projects aimed at boosting farmers’ agricultural productivity and natural resource management have been awarded funding. “Our farmers produce the best food and fibre in the world because of their ingenuity, resilience and incredible work ethic,” Minister Littleproud said.