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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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Delivering major economic benefits for regional Queensland

Every $1 million in First Start Loans and Sustainability Loans supports $6.7 million in regional economic impacts.
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Central Queensland graziers pivot to premium Wagyu feedlot 

See how Brendan and Theresa Curr have safeguarded their business against future droughts and strengthened the efficiency of their operation.
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$5M funding reset for Drought Preparedness Grants

As of 1 July 2026, we are proud to announce the launch of a new funding cycle for the Queensland Government’s Drought Preparedness Grants Scheme.
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QRIDA's Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Learn about QRIDA's purpose, vision and objectives.
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North West QLD brothers forge their own path on the family station

Find out how Luke and Jake Anning used a QRIDA First Start Loan to make their start agriculture.
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Disaster recovery grants and loans available for primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations

Find out more about the financial assistance available from QRIDA for the recent disaster events in Queensland
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Need help with your QRIDA disaster recovery application?

Book a personalised virtual QRIDA Connect session with a Disaster Support Officer at a time that suits you.
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Our team in regional Queensland, helping you

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"Having a feedlot operation that’s fed by irrigation, it allows us to contain a lot of cattle in a small area to feed them, so we’re not putting so much grazing pressure on the property” - Brendon Curr
"Anybody who's thinking about getting ready for drought - look at QRIDA. They have amazing assistance and amazing people there to help you with any application and progress your business to be better prepared." - Stewart Conochie, fourth-generation dairy farmer 
“We got the Drought Preparedness Grant to build a commodity shed. The shed was roughly $75,000; we got the concrete floor where we put the cotton seed and we do our own hay and silage." - Anthony Curtis, Charbray breeder 
“It’s an awesome feeling we’ve got water all the time, everywhere we want it. We can utilise 100 per cent of the place and you’ve got that in the back of your mind that you’re safe with water and that’s the biggest commodity." Matt Lisle, grazier. 
“There were crossings washed out, there was topsoil pushed off paddocks, there was trash over the top of cane. It was just a disaster; you didn’t even know where to start. That grant got us through to keep going." - Mathew Di Mauro, cane and watermelon grower
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Programs and services for a range of areas and industries

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Disaster Assistance Loans - Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)
Open Closes 31 Dec 2026
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Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme
Open Closes 31 Dec 2027
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Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather
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Disaster Assistance Loans – Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather (Primary Producers)
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We're doing more for Queensland

See some of our most recent milestones as of 1 August 2026.

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loan, grant and rebate programs delivered

$6.48 billion+

approved financial assistance

$1.26 billion+

provided in disaster recovery funds

288,897+

applications approved

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News and events for your region

Nathan Cleasby
News
Updated 21 Jul 2026
Primary producer loans delivering major economic benefits for regional Queensland
The Queensland Government’s productivity loans for primary producers are delivering substantial economic benefits to regional communities across…
Brendon Curr with Regional Area Manager, Bradley Whittington
Client story
Updated 08 Jul 2026
Central Queensland graziers pivot to premium Wagyu feedlot with QRIDA
Proactively investing in drought preparedness infrastructure has helped Central Queensland graziers Brendon and Theresa Curr not only safeguard their…
QRIDA Regional Area Manager for North West and Gulf, Sam Fryer, using a drone
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Updated 01 Jul 2026
Ag-Tech: The future is now - strengthen your business with QRIDA’s Sustainability Loans
Discover how ag-tech is revolutionising the agricultural industry, enabling producers to work smarter, more sustainably, and boost profitability.
Regional Area Manager for the Central Highlands and West, Bradley Whittington
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Updated 09 Jun 2026
Grain growers get granular with energy efficiency upgrades
Queensland grain growers can slash operational costs, lower emissions, and put money back in their pocket by improving their energy efficiency.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities.  

We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.


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