Advancing Agriculture Fund (AgFund)

AgFund is part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s new Advancing Agricultural Industries Programme.

Eligibility

Local producer groups and groups of producers are eligible for AgFund. A number of producer groups can also apply together, including various commodity groups who join together to tackle a common issue. Applicants must be legal entities (other than an individual). Applicant groups who are not legal entities must nominate a project sponsor on their behalf.

AgFund projects must be completed within one year. For more information visit the website.

What Agfund can be used for

Agfund can be used for projects that:

• improve information and communication throughout the supply chain;
• improve business management;
• encourage innovation adoption; and
• develop leadership skills and networks.

Such projects could include:

• helping your local area make the most of emerging market opportunities;
• developing strategies to address a regional biosecurity threat;
• promoting a new method of increasing productivity; and
• putting strategic plans into practice.

What AgFund cannot be used for

AgFund cannot be used for activities such as:

• buying infrastructure, such as water tanks or fencing;
• buying equipment, not linked to a demonstration trial;
• controlling weeds and feral animals;
• paying for training courses; or
• marketing campaigns.

How to apply

Opening and closing dates for the initial AgFund round will be advertised on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website www.daff.gov.au/industrypartnerships. Download an application form from the website

To find out more, visit www.daff.gov.au/industrypartnerships, email AAI@daff.gov.au or call 1800 136 100 (toll free).

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