Grain Sediment Reduction Program
The $1.75 million Grain Sediment Reduction Program supports dry land broadacre grain and forage cropping producers in the Fitzroy region to undertake practice change and on-ground work to reduce sediment loss and improve farm productivity.
Eligible producers were invited to apply for grants up to $100,000, with successful landholders required to co-contribute either financially or in-kind towards the funding received.
The program supports 20 projects with growers contributing more than $1.48 million in their own funds and in-kind resources. View the grant guidelines 807.2 KB).
Producers work alongside extension officers from the Department of Primary Industries to undertake on-ground work and practice change activities.
Activities include:
- repairing and installing contour banks
- stabilising drainage pathways and existing waterways
- supporting farming practices that reduce soil erosion like zero tillage planting.
In addition to the business benefits with improved farm productivity, it’s anticipated that more than 2,600 tonnes of valuable soil will remain on-farm and out of local waterways annually.