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AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS — TAS, 2025-26
$100K – $3M available · Rolling Applications
Australian Government
The AgriGrowth Loan Scheme provides low interest loans to Tasmanian farm businesses, young farmers and agri-food businesses when normal banking arrangements are not available. It supports projects aligned with Tasmania's Agrivision 2050 plan.
Funding
$100K – $3M
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
5 years
Location
Tasmania
Who Can Apply
• Must be a Tasmanian farm business, young farmer or agri-food business
• Must operate as a sole trader, trust, partnership or private company
• Must show a clear need for the loan
• Must include a minimum 3-year business plan that satisfies the department
• Must show ongoing financial viability with the loan application and business plan
• Must show that the venture will make a profit within the agreed loan period
• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Must be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
• Farm businesses must have at least 1 member who is a farmer and generally contributes at least 50% of their labour
• Farm businesses must have at least 1 member who generally derives at least 50% of their income from the farm business during the loan term
• Young farmers will generally be no more than 45 years old
• Young farmers preferably have not previously been principal of a farm business and/or owned land for that purpose
• Young farmers must have suitable farming experience and be involved in the day-to-day operation of the farm
To be eligible, applicants must be a Tasmanian farm business, young farmer or agri-food business. They must operate as a sole trader, trust, partnership or private company, show a clear need for the loan, include a minimum 3-year business plan that satisfies the department, demonstrate ongoing financial viability, show that the venture will make a profit within the agreed loan period, and have an active ABN and GST registration. Farm businesses must have at least one member who is a farmer, contributes at least 50% of their labour, and derives at least 50% of their income from the farm business during the loan term. Young farmers will generally be no more than 45 years old, preferably not previously have been principal of a farm business and/or owned land for that purpose, and have suitable farming experience with day-to-day involvement in the farm.
What's Funded
Low interest loans for farm business, young farmer and agri-food business projects that support growth and advance the Agrivision 2050 plan, including business development and related agricultural or agri-food ventures.Before you apply
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Applicants are expected to demonstrate ongoing financial viability, provide a minimum 3-year business plan, and show the venture will make a profit within the agreed loan period.Key Information
Applicant Types
sole_tradertrustpartnershipcompany
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
othercapital_expenditurecommercialisation
Keywords
agricultureagribusinessfarm businessyoung farmersagri-foodloanslow interest loansTasmania
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS?
The AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $100K – $3M in funding. The AgriGrowth Loan Scheme provides low interest loans to Tasmanian farm businesses, young farmers and agri-food businesses when normal banking arrangements are not available. It supports projects aligned with Tasmania's Agrivision 2050 plan.
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How much funding does the AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS provide?
The AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS provides $100K – $3M in funding. The typical project duration is 5 years.
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Who is eligible for the AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS?
- Must be a Tasmanian farm business, young farmer or agri-food business
- Must operate as a sole trader, trust, partnership or private company
- Must show a clear need for the loan
- Must include a minimum 3-year business plan that satisfies the department
- Must show ongoing financial viability with the loan application and business plan
- Must show that the venture will make a profit within the agreed loan period
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Must be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
- Farm businesses must have at least 1 member who is a farmer and generally contributes at least 50% of their labour
- Farm businesses must have at least 1 member who generally derives at least 50% of their income from the farm business during the loan term
- Young farmers will generally be no more than 45 years old
- Young farmers preferably have not previously been principal of a farm business and/or owned land for that purpose
- Young farmers must have suitable farming experience and be involved in the day-to-day operation of the farm
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What activities are funded?
Low interest loans for farm business, young farmer and agri-food business projects that support growth and advance the Agrivision 2050 plan, including business development and related agricultural or agri-food ventures.
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How do I apply for the AgriGrowth Loan Scheme TAS?
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