On 28 July 2026 the Minister for Primary Industries announced new Queensland drought declarations and the reinstatement of Drought Carry-on Finance Loans and Emergency Drought Assistance Loans for eligible Queensland primary producers. Full details of these loans will be available once administrative arrangements are finalised. Please monitor QRIDA’s website and social media channels for more information about when these loans will open to application and how to apply.
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QRIDA webinars
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QRIDA webinars
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Explore recorded webinars from QRIDA specialists for practical tools and advice to help strengthen your primary production business.
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QRIDA hosts webinars throughout the year to share practical information and insights to help support the long-term success of primary producers and rural businesses. Webinar topics range from farm debt restructuring, strengthening business viability and maximising operation productivity.
Follow QRIDA's social media channels to stay informed about our future webinars and to register your interest to attend.
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Upcoming webinars
Details will be provided here when upcoming webinars are organised.
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Past webinars
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Strategic planning: Your blueprint for better decision making
9 September 2026
In this webinar, QRIDA's Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager, Daniel Elder, and Rural and Industry Economist, John Gillespie, provide insights on powerful tools like backcasting, the Business Model Canvas, SWOT, and PESTLE, and explore proven strategies for differentiation, efficiency, and diversification.
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Paddock to profit: Maximise your farm's returns
27 June 2026
In this webinar, QRIDA's Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager, Daniel Elder, and Rural and Industry Economist, John Gillespie, explain the practical tools available to help you maximise your farms returns.
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Strong farms start with smart spending
18 February 2026
In this webinar, QRIDA's Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager, Daniel Elder, and Rural and Industry Economist, John Gillespie, explain how smarter cost management can improve profit margins and support long‑term business viability.
Learn tools and techniques to identify cost savings, reduce operational costs, and embed sustainable efficiencies into everyday business operations.
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Measuring productivity and profit
1 October 2025
In this webinar, QRIDA's Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager, Daniel Elder, and Rural and Industry Economist, John Gillespie, explain how tracking and measuring your primary production business' data can help maximise your operation's outputs, stay competitive and create a more productive and profitable future.
