Victorian Government Boosts Drought Resilience with Farm Drought Support Grants Program
When the Land Dries, We Help You Keep Growing – Netafim Irrigation Solutions Eligible
The Victorian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers with the Farm Drought Support Grants Program, providing up to $5,000 per eligible primary production businesses, or up to $10,000 for eligible South West LGA’s primary production businesses, to implement on-farm infrastructure improvements and undertake essential business activities that improve drought management and preparedness that helps mitigate the impact of drought and climate variability.
Administered by Agriculture Victoria, the grant is available to eligible primary production businesses and aims to strengthen on-farm water security, boost productivity, and support long-term sustainability. The grant covers activities like constructing a new or upgrading existing: Irrigation system upgrades, Stock Containment Areas (SCA), reticulated water systems, grain and fodder storage, internal re-fencing to better match property layout, feed system upgrades,pasture/crop restoration, water carting for livestock and essential business activities.
At Netafim, we welcome this initiative as a positive step toward helping Victorian farmers build climate resilience. Our precision irrigation technologies are designed to deliver maximum water efficiency and crop yield – making them ideal investments under the grant scheme..
Key Grant Details:
- The minimum grant amount available to eligible applicants is $1,000 (excluding GST). The maximum is $5,000 (excluding GST) or $10,000 (excluding GST) for those businesses in eligible LGAs in south west Victoria.
- Eligible primary production businesses must provide a matching co-contribution equal to or greater than the approved grant amount
- Available for a wide range of water-related and drought-resilience infrastructure
- Applications open now via the Agriculture Victoria website
How Netafim Can Help:
Netafim is proud to support farmers applying for the Farm Drought Support Grants Program by offering:
- An additional 5% rebate of the Netafim portion of the eligible purchase **Conditions apply
Example:
Statewide
|
Purchase Price |
Support Grant |
Netafim Additional 5% Rebate |
Net Purchase |
|
$20,000 |
-$5,000 |
-$1,000 |
$14,000 |
Eligible South West LGA’s
|
Purchase Price |
Support Grant |
Netafim Additional 5% Rebate |
Net Purchase |
|
$20,000 |
-$10,000 |
-$1,000 |
$9,000 |
- Expert advice on eligible irrigation technologies
- Assistance in preparing quotes and system designs
- End-to-end support from planning through to installation
Our local agronomists and irrigation experts are ready to help you tailor a solution that meets the grant criteria and delivers long-term value to your farm.
Take Action:
Now is the time to invest in smarter water use and prepare for a drier future. Contact your local Netafim representative or local dealer to discuss how our irrigation systems can form part of your Farm Drought Support Grants Program application.
For more information about the grant and eligibility, and to apply visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/drought-support/grants-and-financial-support/farm-drought-support-grants
Contact us for more information and conditions on Netafim’s additional 5% Rebate of the Netafim portion of the eligible purchase: https://www.netafim.com.au/contact-us/
**Conditions apply
