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Finance

Finance information for farmers and agricultural industries.

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Advancing Agriculture Fund (Aust Govt)

The Australian Government's AgFund has been set up to help primary producers manage change and improve profitability.

Agribusiness finance

Australian Agriculture Portal listing of finance information for farmers and agricultural industries.

Business loan finder

Using the Business Loan Finder can help you find and compare business loan options. You can type in the amount of money you need to borrow, specify whether you need it upfront or at call, decide on the type of security you want to provide (residential, non-residential or none at all) and the Business Loan Finder takes care of finding the loans that meet your needs.

Farm management deposits (Aust Gov)

The Farm Management Deposits (FMD) scheme is a tax-linked, risk-management tool which allows primary producers to deal with variable income.

Rural Financial Counselling Service Tasmania (RFCS)

Rural Financial Counselling Service Tasmania (RFCS) is a unique statewide service which aims to help primary producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses in rural areas who may be experiencing financial hardship and need support. The service can provide an independent financial assessment, information and support for those making the difficult decisions.

Tasmanian industry support scheme guidelines

The Tasmanian Industry Support Scheme (TISS) 2008 is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government that will provide support for private sector business and investment, in the small to medium-sized business sector, which is at risk as a result of the current volatility in credit markets.

Tax help for farmers (ATO)

Many farmers and regional communities are under increased pressure due to drought, floods, bushfires and storms. There may be some ways that the ATO can help farmers.

Taxation

General taxation information relating to rural industries available on the Australian Government Agriculture Portal.