New South Wales farmers impacted by severe weather will be eligible for recovery grants to help get back on their feet
The New South Wales government has announced additional support for the state’s primary producers affected by the East Coast Severe Weather event.
Widespread damage was caused across NSW, including the loss of livestock, destruction of fencing and crops and significant infrastructure damage.
Grants administered by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority will enable eligible primary producers to access up to $75,000 to support recovery and help return to business as quickly as possible.
The state government says the grants can assist with several recovery measures, including clean-up and debris removal, repairing damaged infrastructure and equipment, restocking and replanting, replacing lost or damaged assets, and restoring operations to pre-disaster levels.
“Grants like this can make all the difference helping farmers get back on their feet, faster,” federal agriculture minister Julie Collins says.
“We know the terrible impact this disaster has had on farmers which is why this additional support is so important.”
This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
The state’s primary producers may also be eligible for other DRFA measures, including:
- Emergency hardship payments for individuals and households
- Disaster Recovery Allowance and lump sum payments via Services Australia
- Disaster loans for farmers through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority.
