Drought Preparedness Grants

Get up to $50,000 OFF Farmbot Water Monitoring

Queensland farmers can claim a 25% rebate (up to $50,000) on Farmbot solutions through the QLD Drought Preparedness Grants to improve farm water security, reduce labour and water waste.

Check your eligibility

Find out if your farm qualifies for financial assistance.

To be eligible, you must:

  1. Be a primary producer operating in Queensland.
  2. Have a Farm Business Resilience Plan outlining your drought preparedness strategy.
  3. Fund 75% of the project cost, with the grant covering up to 25% (maximum of $50,000).
  4. Obtain any necessary regulatory approvals before applying.
  5. Ensure your project has not commenced before grant approval (deposits made within 90 days before application may be eligible).

Not sure if you qualify? Contact QRIDA at 1800 623 946.

Eligible solutions include:

  1. Farmbot Monitor: Provides remote monitoring of water tanks, dams, bores, and more with real-time insights.
  2. Farmbot lite: A compact, affordable monitoring solution for smaller operations to monitor individual water tanks.
  3. Rain Gauge: Tracks and records rainfall data to assist in planning and resource management.
  4. Pump Control: Remotely operate and monitor pumps to save time and reduce labor.
  5. Trough Monitoring: Keep livestock water supplies at optimal levels with real-time trough monitoring.
  6. Water Flow Sensor: Accurately measure water flow to identify leaks or inefficiencies in your system.
The rebate is only available for hardware costs and does not cover the subscription fees.

✔ Grant covers 25% of project costs (farmer funds 75%).
✔ Minimum grant: $1,000
✔ Maximum grant: $50,000 (over a 5-year period).

Step 1: Submit your application

  • Review guidelines and confirm eligibility.
  • Prepare a Farm Business Resilience Plan detailing drought preparedness actions.
  • Get quotes for your infrastructure investment.
  • Complete and submit your application via QRIDA (by post, email, or fax).

Step 2: Approval & grant offer

  • QRIDA will assess applications in order of receipt.
  • If approved, you’ll receive a written grant offer (conditional approvals may apply).

Step 3: Complete your project

  • You must start within 90 days of approval and complete within 6 months.
  • Keep all invoices and receipts.

Step 4: Receive payment

  • QRIDA reimburses 25% of approved costs after receiving proof of payment.
  • Payments can be made directly to suppliers or reimbursed to you.

📞 Need help? Call QRIDA: 1800 623 946 or email contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au

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Save time & money

Cut costs and reduce manual checks with automated monitoring.

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Our water solutions

Our user-friendly products are designed to reduce costs, boost productivity, and streamline management.

Monitor your farm’s water systems remotely with real-time data to ensure efficient and reliable water management.

Water Level Sensor

Keep an eye on water levels remotely with Farmbot lite. Simple, reliable, and effective. Monitor your water tanks from anywhere. 

Monitor rainfall with precision, providing crucial data to support your farm’s water management strategy.

Start, stop, and take control of your pumps remotely, automating flow for better water management and savings.

Track trough water levels automatically, ensuring livestock always have access to water without manual checks.

Measure water usage, detect leaks and optimise water consumption. Records the volume of water during each transmission.

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