Ongoing

Agristarter Loans

Funding

Up to $2,000,000

Region

Commonwealth

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Overview

Agristarter Loans provide farmers with loans of up to $2 million to assist them in starting their own farming business or to plan for and implement succession arrangements. The loans can be used to purchase or establish a farm business, buy out relatives during succession, or pay associated legal and administrative costs.

Eligibility Requirements

First-time farmers must have at least 3 years of relevant on-farm experience, seek sole or controlling interest in a farm business, and intend the farm as their principal pursuit. Succession loan applicants must be a farm business, farm business successor, or farm asset successor. All individual applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, contribute at least 50% labour to the farm, and earn at least 50% of income from the farm business.

Who Can Apply

Sme

Relevant Industries

Agriculture

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.

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Disclaimer: Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

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