Government and Community Programs

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rural and regional communities have particular needs. The Department helps to support and empower regional Tasmania by recognising those needs, and through programs that build self-reliance and provide support to rural communities.

In this topic

  • Agricareer
    Agribusiness case studies utilising YouTube to demonstrate career pathways in Tasmania within agricultural enterprises plus links to Agricultural career pathways and agricultural jobs in Tasmania
  • Agricultural Development Fund
    The $3 million Agricultural Development Fund provides funding for projects that demonstrate strong support and active partnership from industry, a clear strategy to deliver on-farm impacts, and that contribute to sustainable growth and jobs in agriculture.
  • AgriGrowth Concessional Loan Scheme
    Low interest loans ranging from $100,000 and up to a $3 million are available to Tasmanian farm or agri-food businesses, to fund projects that otherwise could not be brought forward and/or financed under normal banking arrangements.
  • Australian Government Farm Finance Concessional Loan Scheme
    The Concessional Loan Schemes assist Tasmanian farm businesses experiencing debt servicing difficulties.
  • Business Development Grants and Loans
    Links to Business Tasmania (State Growth) and Business Enterprise Centres.
  • Carbon Farming Opportunities
    The Tasmanian Government is assisting Tasmanian primary producers to understand and access opportunities to engage in carbon farming .
  • Farm Debt Mediation
    The Tasmanian Government has committed to introducing a legislated farm debt mediation scheme in Tasmania that will help farmers in financial stress deal with their creditors.
  • Future Drought Fund
    The Tasmanian Government is coordinating the delivery of two Future Drought Fund programs in Tasmania: the Farm Business Resilience and the Regional Drought Resilience Planning programs.
  • Improving Energy Efficiencies On-farm
    Self-audit tools and Government grants to assist you in improving your energy efficiencies on-farm
  • Managing Seasonal Conditions
    Links to tools and resources to help with managing seasonal conditions
  • On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
    The Tasmanian and Australian Government have committed funding to implement the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme in Tasmania. A 25 per cent rebate to primary producers and horticultural farmers to purchase and install new on-farm water infrastructure, or repair and replace damaged infrastructure is available.
  • Counselling and Mental Health Services and Support
    Resources for farmers and rural communities who need counselling or mental health support. A list of organisations is available to suit a range of situations.
  • Stock Underpass Program
    The Stock Underpass Program provides grants to farmers to establish an underpass to address the issue of crossing cattle across roads.
  • Strategic Industry Partnership Program
    Strategic Industry Partnership Program (SIPP)
  • Women and Rural Communities
    This page outlines the Women and Rural Communities Program, which connects and supports rural women in Tasmania, recognising their contributions to primary industries. It highlights initiatives such as the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award and encourages the participation of farm families in learning activities. The page also provides links to external organisations supporting rural women, including Tasmanian Women in Agriculture and Australian Women in Agriculture.
  • King and Flinders Island Farm Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
    In acknowledgement of the dry conditions being experienced on King and Flinders Islands, and to promote future preparedness, the Tasmanian Government is offering a rebate to primary producers to purchase and install new on-farm water infrastructure, or repair and replace damaged infrastructure.
  • Netting Infrastructure Program
    Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Program provides funding to assist primary producers of horticultural crops for the purchase and installation of new netting