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Department of State Growth

Mainland Tasmania - Livestock producers - Seasonal Conditions Scheme

In March 2024, the Tasmanian Government stepped in to help King and Flinders Island farmers impacted by additional costs like freight and feed due to extended dry conditions on the islands, opening the King and Flinders Island – Primary Producers – Seasonal Conditions Scheme.

In recognition of the extended dry seasonal conditions now impacting a large portion of the state, the Tasmanian Government extends supports to farmers on mainland Tasmania with the opening of this scheme - the Mainland Tasmania – Livestock Producers – Seasonal Conditions Scheme.

This scheme will provide one-off payments of up to $5,000 to eligible farm businesses.

To be eligible, farm businesses will need to demonstrate that they have a primary production livestock business on mainland Tasmania that has been severely impacted by extended abnormally dry conditions. Applicants must also demonstrate that the farm business has experienced, or expects to experience, significant financial impact, causing some hardship, due to the extended dry conditions.

For further information

Please read the guidelines carefully to make sure you are eligible before you apply.

Opening date

3pm, Friday, 5 April 2024

Closing date

3pm, Friday, 10 May 2024, or until program funding is exhausted, whichever occurs the earliest.

How to apply

To apply for a support payment:

  1. Read the guidelines and the associated eligibility criteria carefully to make sure your farm business is eligible.
  2. Contact Business Tasmania at ask@business.tas.gov.au or on 1800 440 026 if you have any questions.
  3. Complete your application using the Department’s online SmartyGrants portal.

Other support

The extended dry seasonal conditions continue to cause challenges for many Tasmanian farmers. Each person navigates situational stress differently and while it’s not always easy to reach out for support, support is available through Rural Alive & Well. Either call directly on 1800 729 827 or submit a callback request via: Call-back request