Government funding to farming group delayed after ‘favouritism’ concerns unearthed We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement A farming business says it has been waiting to receive $50,000 promised from the state government after internal concerns were unearthed over how the money was awarded. Research group Monaro Farming Systems, which is based in the electorate of Deputy Premier John Barilaro, was awarded $50,000 from the state government earlier this year in a decision that raised serious concerns for a public servant handling the matter. Deputy Premier John Barilaro says he did nothing more than advocate for his electorate as its MP.