Agriculture and forestry

• Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program supports startups and SMEs to engage with agrifood innovation ecosystems across Australia and Thailand, and access complementary research capabilities to accelerate industry development. Closes 30 November 2026.
• Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment provides funding to organisations to deliver research and innovations that aim to strengthen and future-proof established and emerging rural industries.
• Queensland Smart Farms supports AgTech providers, producers and supply chain businesses to trial technology and accelerate development, testing and adoption through use of available smart farms.
• Primary Producer Disaster Assistance provides low interest loans and grants to eligible entities that have suffered direct damage as a result of an eligible disaster.
• Drought grants and assistance provides information and support to prepare for and manage the effects of drought.
• Farm Household Allowance Program provides farming families experiencing financial hardship with assistance through planning and training for long-term financial improvements as well as income support for up to 4 years.
• Sustainability Loan provides loans for primary producers and commercial fishers to help them improve their productivity and sustainability.
• First Start Loan provides finance of up to $2 million in the first years of establishing a primary production business.
• Farm Management Deposits Scheme provides primary production businesses with tax deductions on farm management deposits to help manage inconsistent income from natural disasters, climate and market changes.
• Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit assists landholders reflect on the various potential benefits and risks associated with on-farm renewable development, as they respond to and negotiate with energy industry representatives about accessing land and developing renewable energy projects.
• Energy savings ideas for agricultural businesses guide provides energy savings advice and tips to reduce energy use and save costs.
• Accelerated Depreciation for Primary Producers provides a tax deduction for assets used in primary production.
• Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund $30 million Queensland Government initiative designed to accelerate innovation, adoption and productivity across Queensland’s primary industries.