NutrientSmart Farms

Approximately $15 million in grants was allocated through the two projects to assist landowners undertake on-ground works projects. A summary of the grant program is provided below.

Please note that the Smart Farms grant program is now fully committed and no more expressions of interest can be accepted. However, if you would like to register your name for any possible future grant programs, please contact the Smart Farms Information Line on 4588 2118.

Hawkesbury Nepean Vegetable Farm (Photo: Scott Machar)

NutrientSmart Farms

The NutrientSmart Farms project offered grants to landholders to undertake on-ground works that improved nutrient management on their property.

The types of works that were funded included:

• perimeter re-vegetation / buffer zones / filter strips
• erosion control / soil conservation
• mulching with / incorporation of compost
• stock exclusion fences / off-stream watering
• pasture re-establishment
• upgrades to systems that manage dairy effluent

Testing pressures on sprinkler irrigation systems (Photo: Bill Yiasoumi)

WaterSmart Farms

The WaterSmart Farms project offered grants to irrigators to undertake on-ground works that improved water use efficiency on their property. Fully subsidised irrigation system assessments were also offered to determine the best options to improve water management on each property.

The types of works that were funded included:

• installing efficient sprinklers
• upgrading pumps
• upgrading irrigation systems
• water harvesting and reuse systems
• irrigation scheduling equipment

Contact us for more information about Smart Farms Projects.