Recognising that extended dry conditions are now impacting a large portion of the state, eligible primary production livestock businesses on mainland Tasmania can now apply for support under the Mainland Tasmania – Livestock Producers – Seasonal Conditions Scheme. 

This scheme provides one-off payments of up to $5,000 to eligible farm businesses who can demonstrate that: 

• They have a primary production livestock business on mainland Tasmania that has been severely impacted by extended abnormally dry conditions.

• Their farm business has experienced, or expects to experience, significant financial impact, causing some hardship, due to the extended dry conditions. 

Applications for this scheme will close at 3pm on Friday, 10 May 2024 or when program funding is exhausted. 

To view the program guidelines and to apply, visit the State Growth website