Farmacist are working with the QLD Department of Environment and Science to deliver the Going the Distance project over the next two cropping seasons (2024-24 & 2025-26). The project delivered by Farmacist is part of the $4.38 million Sugarcane Practice Change Program funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program. The Sugarcane Practice Change Program works directly with growers and aims to boost farm productivity while reducing nutrient and sediment loss to waterways that flow to the Great Barrier Reef. This project will provide agronomy support, farm yield constraint mapping and nutrient management planning for up to 20 Sugarcane growers across the Proserpine River, O’Connell River, Pioneer River and Plane Creek catchments. More info: Please contact Farmacist - Laura Sluggett on 0429 474 698 or lauras@farmacist.com.au

A Queensland Government First Start Loan can provide you with concessional finance of up to $2 million to assist you in the initial years of establishing your Queensland based primary production business.

Applications for 2025 Nuffield Scholarships are open now and close on 31 May. Each scholarship is valued at $40,000. Nuffield Australia will award up to 20 scholarships this year. Scholarships on offer include five drought resilience scholarships, and others for sugar, horticulture, grains, dairy, wool, fisheries, cotton and more. Nuffield Scholarships are open to all those involved in food and fibre production typically aged between 28 and 45.

The Farm Development Incentive is aimed at securing a long-term profitable and sustainable future for Mackay Sugar mills and Mackay's sugar cane growers. The Farm Development Incentive is available to reactivate land for cane, enhance productivity for existing growers and help new growers who are looking to make a start in the cane industry.

SRA invites the submission of innovative and visionary ideas to solve the sugarcane industry’s challenges and deliver tangible outputs with industry-wide outcomes. Growers, millers, industry bodies, researchers, universities and innovators are invited to submit their research ideas that can drive positive change for the Australian sugarcane industry. Submissions due 20 Dec.

The rebate is 50% of the purchase and installation costs (GST exclusive) of the eligible equipment. Applications are processed in order of lodgement date, with each round closing once allocated funding has been exhausted.

Eligible farmer peer-to-peer groups can now apply for funding of between $5,000 to $20,000 for projects that lead to sustainable farming practices and improved reef water quality. Funding will support activities that showcase the work of groups and facilitate communication, capacity building and involvement with other farmers. Applications close 27 Oct. The Integrated Engagement and Capacity Building project is funded through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program (QRWQP) and delivered by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).

The Greater Whitsunday Grant Finder allows you to find grants from federal, state and local government, corporate and philanthropic organisations, as well as rebates, concessions, awards, scholarships and more. The site allows you to search by location, industry or activity. Save selected grants to a favourites list, keep track of opening and closing dates on the grant calendar and sign up for email alerts. The Grant Finder is a joint initiative of the Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday Regional Councils, facilitated by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3).

Reef Catchments Pty Ltd has received funding from the Australian Governments National recovery and Resilience Agency to undertake the Preparing Australian Communities (PAC)- Local Stream - Nature Based Solutions to Build Regional Resilience” program (PAC). The project runs from June 2022 to March 2025.

Assistance is available to primary producers that are capable of developing new techniques to improve operational viability and profitability within the sector.

QRIDA offers a variety of grants and rebates for primary producers, businesses and industry to help them grow, get back on track, develop or adapt their business.

Learn what you can do on-farm to earn carbon credits including methods for farmers.

Generate an income through carbon farming projects.

Earn income by reducing nutrient or sediment run-off.