Additional funding will go towards Queensland’s Drought Preparedness Grants, helping the state’s primary producers build resilience to drought
Queensland’s 2025 Drought Preparedness Grants round is set to open soon, delivering the state’s primary producers with a grant to cover 25 per cent of the cost of purchasing new permanent capital infrastructure, up to a total of $50,000 for drought-resilience measures.
The state’s primary producers are encouraged to work on their drought preparedness before the next drought hits by accessing loans under Primary Industries Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES).
The scheme offers loan periods up to 20 years, a maximum loan amount of $1.3 million, and provides flexible variable or fixed interest rate options at concessional rates.
These terms have been designed to keep pace with industry needs and replace the Drought Ready and Recovery loan.
“Queensland’s primary producers shouldn’t have to wait for drought conditions to access support,” the state’s primary industries minister Tony Perrett says.
“Queensland has made a fundamental shift to proactive drought preparedness because we know that preparation is far more effective than reaction.
“Whether it’s installing more efficient irrigation systems, improving water storage capacity or adapting production systems to be more resilient, these grants and loans give producers the financial backing they need to future-proof their operations.”
With no part of Queensland currently drought declared, the Drought Carry-On Finance Loan and the Emergency Drought Assistance Loan have been closed.
Aspiring producers can access the First Start Loan through PIPES, which offers up to $2 million to help new entrants expand livestock operations, purchase their first agricultural property, implement family succession plans, or achieve standalone viability.
