Information for farmers
Complying with the national environment law (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)
The department recognises the important role farmers, agricultural organisations and natural resource managers play in protecting our environment.
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Funding assistance for farmers
There are several programs to help farmers and others manage our natural resources and nationally protected matters, such as threatened species and ecological communities. You can contact the environment liaison officer or a caring for our country facilitator for more information.
Caring for our Country
Caring for our Country is the way the Australian Government funds environmental management of our natural resources. Caring for our Country supports communities, farmers and other land managers protect Australia’s natural environment and sustainably produce food and fibre.
Environment grants and funding
The Australian Government provides funding assistance through a range of programs for heritage, water management and renewable energy.
GrantsLINK
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for community projects from the many Australian Government grants that are available.
Other Australian Government farming related programs
Specific programs aimed to help farmers include:
- FarmReady - For more information call 1800 087 670.
- Australia’s farming future - Call 1800 638 746 or email Australia's Farming Future .
- Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal - FRRR
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