With drought severely impacting crops and the livestock industries, the Australian and state governments are working together to offer rebates for on-farm water infrastructure expenses, which includes the installation of rainwater tanks.
The scheme is designed to assist primary producers in drought-affected areas, with a total funding allocation of $50 million over three years, starting in the 2018/19 financial year.
Eligible farmers can access a 25% rebate, up to $25,000, for new purchases and installation costs related to on-farm water infrastructure, helping them provide water to livestock or permanent horticulture plantings during the current drought and better prepare for future dry conditions.
A primary producer (as defined by the relevant state or territory)
A property owner, share farmer, or leaseholder
Located in an area defined as drought-affected by your state or territory
In the grazing industry, or
A horticulture farmer with permanent horticulture plantings
Pipes and fittings
Water storage devices (such as rainwater tanks and troughs) associated with stock watering
Water pumps
De-silting of existing dams, where it can be demonstrated that the property does not have access to groundwater
Drilling of stock groundwater bores and associated equipment/power supply, such as generators and desalination plants
Other materials or equipment necessary to install the above, excluding the purchase of machinery
Any freight costs related to the purchase and installation of the equipment
Professional installation costs for setting up the water infrastructure
Drilling of horticulture groundwater bores and associated equipment/power supply, such as generators and desalination plants
De-silting of existing dams, where it can be demonstrated that the property does not have access to groundwater
All costs claimed under Program must have been incurred from either 1 July 2018 (Primary Production) or 30 June 2019 (Horticulture Farming).
To apply, you may need to provide the following information and documents:
Lease agreement (if applicable)
Scanned copies of all paid, itemised invoices for water infrastructure, delivery, or labour
Scanned photos of completed works
Address animal welfare needs
Help primary producers become more resilient to future droughts
Increase productivity for primary producers
Mitigate the degradation of natural watering points
Reference:
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/water/national/on-farm-infrastructure-rebate
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