State government assistance

• Young people in primary industries
  • Australian Government grants and assistance
  • Networks
  • State government assistance
  • Working in primary industries
  • Other assistance (including scholarships and awards, travel and leadership development)

There are a number of resources from state governments that can assist young people entering or involved in primary industries.

NSW AgStart is a career development scheme for young people entering agriculture and its support industries.

Victorian Young Farmers’ Finance Scheme is designed to assist well-qualified young people wishing to establish themselves in farming.

The Tasmanian Government's Young Farmers Interest Rebate Scheme is part of the Sustainable Management of Agricultural Resources in Tasmania (SMART) farming initiative. The scheme is an interest rebate on commercial loans to assist capable young farmers (generally under 40 years of age and who meet the eligibility requirements), to enter the industry, expand an existing enterprise, or improve productivity.

Further information

Please call the Australia’s Farming Future hotline on 1800 638 746 or email Youth.