Please note: this is an old article
It was published in May 2023, so the information may be out-of-date.
The Victorian Government is supporting primary producers in the City of Greater Shepparton and Yarra Ranges Council affected by the 23 March 2023 hailstorm event to get back in business, with loans to support their relief and recovery efforts.
A Hailstorm Primary Producer Concessional Loan of up to $250,000 to restore and replace damaged assets, and meet general expenses incurred while the clean-up is underway is available, with applications closing at 4 pm on 14 November 2023. Growers and farmers whose properties were impacted or suffered a significant loss of income as a direct result of the March 2023 hailstorm event can apply.
Primary producers impacted by the 6 October 2022 to 13 January 2023 storms and flood events and who have previously applied for a Flood Recovery concessional loan, or intend to apply for a loan, are eligible to also apply for a Hailstorm Primary Producer Concessional Loan if they sustained further damage in the 23 March hailstorm.
Rural Finance administers this program which is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Visit the Rural Finance website for application forms and program guidelines or call Rural Finance on 1800 260 25 if you have any questions.
Read the funding announcement in full here.
More information about agriculture recovery support is available on the Agriculture Victoria website.
