Primary Production Grants
On Farm Connectivity Program - Round 1
Who is eligible
Primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fisheries.
Purpose
The objectives of the program are to:
- Extend digital connectivity and enable Primary Producers to take advantage of advanced farming technology
- Enhance a Primary Producer's ability to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity
- Capitalise on the agricultural sector's productivity and growth
- Support access to new communications equipment and services by offsetting some of the cost.
Amount
Eligible equipment suppliers can claim a rebate of between $3,000 and $30,000 for the sale of eligible equipment, with primary producers accessing discounted prices. The rebate can be claimed for up to 50 per cent of the cost of the eligible equipment.
Application due
This is a demand driven grant opportunity. Rebates will be awarded to eligible applicants on a first come, first served basis in order of application receipt, until the funding is exhausted. $15 million is available to 30 June 2024, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Further information
Or put On Farm Connectivity Program suppliers retailers in your search engine.
Electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats
Who is eligible
A rebate is available for sheep and goat producers who have purchased eligible eID tags between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
Purpose
South Australia will transition to eID in 2 stages:
- Sheep and farmed goats born on or after 1 January 2025 will need to be identified with an NLIS accredited eID tag before leaving their property of birth
- From 1 January 2027, all other sheep and farmed goats leaving a property will need to be identified with an NLIS accredited eID tag
- The Government of South Australia has committed funding to support the first stage of eID for sheep and farmed goats.
Amount
This package will assist the transition through:
- 50% discount up to a cap of $0.95 per eligible eID tag in 2023–24 and 2024–25 for lambs and kid
- Support of 75% towards the cost of essential infrastructure required for implementing eID across the supply chain.
Application due
Applications for the eID device rebate (2023) will open on 5 October 2023, and close at 5 pm (ACST) on 30 April 2024.
Further information
Electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats
Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge
Who is eligible
South Australian grain producers interested in their soil carbon.
Purpose
Up to 15 grain producers are being sought to undertake soil sampling post-harvest.
Amount
The project will cover the costs of this soil sampling and lab testing, which would normally be in the thousands of dollars.
Application due
ASAP Grain producers are encouraged to register their interest by providing their name and contact details to: info@grainproducerssa.com.au
Further information
Grain producers sought for $1.8m project to baseline soil carbon | Grain Producers SA
River Murray Flood Primary Producer Recovery Grants
Who is eligible
You must be a primary producer businesses located within the affected local government council areas:
Alexandrina Council, Berri Barmera Council, Coorong District Council, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, Mid Murray Council, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, Renmark Paringa Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge.
Other eligibility requirements detailed on webpage.
Purpose
The objective of this grant is to support primary producers that have suffered direct loss or damage as a result of the 2022-23 River Murray Floods.
Grants are available for individual primary production businesses to assist with costs for clean-up and recovery and will cover expenditure incurred on or after 15 November 2022.
Amount
You can make up to 3 claims to support your grant for up to $75,000 (GST exclusive).
This is available as:
- Funding up to $25,000 (tier 1)
- A subsequent amount of up to $50,000 (tier 2).
Application due
Open now.
Further information
River Murray Floods Primary Production Irrigation Grants
Who is eligible
You must be a primary producer businesses located within the affected local government council areas:
Alexandrina Council, Berri Barmera Council, Coorong District Council, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, Mid Murray Council, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, Renmark Paringa Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge.
Other eligibility requirements detailed on webpage.
Purpose
This grant supports South Australian River Murray primary producers accessing River Murray water for primary production to meet costs associated with flood impacts to irrigation infrastructure and electricity supply as a result of the 2022 River Murray Floods.
The grant will assist with costs for relocating and re-establishing irrigation pumps and purchasing alternative power sources such as generators.
Amount
You can apply for funding of up to $25,000.
Application due
The closing date will be advised. It is dependent on flood water levels and total funding available.
Further information
River Murray Floods Primary Production Irrigation Grants - PIRSA
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Who is eligible
Open to a wide range of individuals.
Purpose
National leadership programs creating networks and shared leadership values to solve the most complex challenges and realise the most significant opportunities for rural, regional and remote Australian communities and industries now and in the future
Includes the following programs;
- Australian Rural Leadership Program
- Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program
- Trail Emerging Leadership Program
- Milparanga First Nations Leadership.
Application due
Ongoing application process.
Further information
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
AgriStarter Loan
Who is eligible
Eligible first-time farmers wanting to buy, establish or develop their first farm OR eligible farmers and farm businesses who are planning for and implementing succession arrangements.
Purpose
To encourage and support people in obtaining their first farming business. To assist with farm business succession planning and giving effect to succession plans.
Amount
Up to $2 million.
Application due
Not specified.
Further information
https://www.ric.gov.au/agristarter
On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
Who is eligible
Primary Producers.
Purpose
A rebate of up to 25 percent (to a maximum of $25,000 - GST exclusive) to primary producers for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of new on-farm water infrastructure, or to repair or replace damaged infrastructure for livestock and permanent horticulture that:
- addresses animal welfare needs during drought
- assists primary producers to be more resilient for future droughts
- assists primary producers to be more resilient for future droughts by protecting high value horticultural assets
- support primary producer recovery from Natural Disasters.
Amount
The Australian Government is providing a 12.5 per cent rebate (up to $12,500) matched by the Government of South Australia (up to $12,500) to be able to offer a rebate of up to 25 per cent (max $25,000 per primary producer).
Application due
5pm 30th April 2024 or when funding is exhausted.
Further information
On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme - PIRSA
Support Plantation Establishment 2024–25 (Round 2)
Who is eligible
See guidelines.
Purpose
Plantation Establishment Program (the program) will run over 4 years from 2023–24 to 2026–27. The funding will support the establishment of new long-rotation softwood and hardwood plantation forests and assist the sector to respond to the projected growth in demand for domestically sourced timber resources. Through focusing on long-rotation plantation forests , the program’s key intended outcomes are to increase domestic timber supply, particularly construction and manufacturing timber resources, and to contribute to Australia’s carbon emissions reduction commitments.
Amount
The Australian Government will provide funding of $2,000 (GST exclusive) per 1 hectare of new long-rotation plantation forest established.
The minimum grant amount is $40,000 (GST exclusive).
There is no maximum grant amount, provided grant funding is available.
Application due
Batch 1 closing date and time: 9:00 pm AEST on 15 April 2024.
Batch 2 closing date and time: 9:00 pm AEST on 27 June 2024.
Further information
Support Plantation Establishment program - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)