The Government today announced a national network of local Landcare facilitators will continue, with a total $33.6 million committed over four years.

Minister for Agriculture, Tony Burke, said the decision followed extensive discussions with local Landcare groups and strong representations from a number of MPs.

He said from next year, up to $8.4 million will be provided annually under the Government's Caring for our Country program to fund up to 56 Landcare coordinator positions across Australia.

The coordinators will work closely with producers to help them continue work improving the sustainable management of their farm businesses.

Mr Burke said the Government would also provide immediate transitional funding to allow current Landcare coordinators to continue in their existing positions until the end of the year.