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Ongoing

Farm Investment Loans

Funding
Up to $2,000,000
Region
Commonwealth
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Overview

Farm Investment Loans provide farm businesses with loans to build and maintain strong, resilient and profitable operations. Loans can be used for strengthening farm businesses, accessing markets, managing drought, refinancing debt, operating expenses, capital investment, and enhancing productivity. Loans of up to $2 million are available over 10 years with interest-only repayments for the first 5 years.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents contributing at least 75% labour and earning at least 50% income from the farm business. The farm business must sell products into interstate or international supply chains, have existing commercial debt, be registered for tax purposes with an ABN and GST registration, and operate in agriculture, horticulture, pastoral, apiculture, or aquaculture industries.

Who Can Apply

ExporterRegional

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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