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A slice of resilience: growing, rebuilding and moving forward with QRIDA

Meet Cassowary Coast growers Mathew and Sarah Di Mauro who are really 'crushing' it in their farming journey.

Disaster recovery grants and loans available for primary producers and small businesses

North Queensland Monsoon Trough, Associated Tropical Cyclone Koji and Severe Weather commencing 24 December 2025

Drought Preparedness Grants now open

Applications are now open for co-contribution grants of up to $50,000 to assist primary producers improve the drought preparedness of their property.

Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme now open

Rebates of 15% are available for eligible businesses on irrigation bills for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 financial years.

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“There were crossings washed out, there was topsoil pushed off paddocks, there was trash over the top of cane. It was just a disaster; you didn’t even know where to start. That grant got us through to keep going." - Mathew Di Mauro, cane and watermelon grower

"I'd definitely recommend QRIDA. Especially for a first-generation farmer to get some land that you can sink your teeth into and get going initially with such a higher capital cost.” - Nathan Cleasby, crayfish producer

"If you want to get into farming and you're not really sure whether you're ready to go or not, early conversations with QRIDA's Regional Area Managers are going to be important to be able to give you a bit of guidance in terms of what your timeline is going to be and how far away that potential purchase of your first farm might be." - Dylan Wedel, canegrower

“Any young ones looking to expand or get into the industry, just go and have a yarn to your local QRIDA representative. Bounce ideas off them and don’t be afraid to jump in, go hard while you’re young." - Sarah Packer, grazier

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