The NSW Government is committed to supporting primary producers manage the ongoing impacts of drought and has offered a range of targeted drought assistance programs administered through the Rural Assistance Authority (RAA).

Applications for Round 3 of the NSW Government’s Drought Transport Subsidy (DTS) program are now closed to new applicants.

Invoices for funding under Round 3 must be submitted to the Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) by 31 January 2021 for processing.

Under Round 3, eligible producers are entitled to receive rebates on movements of fodder, water, farm chemicals, fertiliser seed and livestock from 1 July to 31 December 2020, to a cap of up to $25,000 in accordance with the program guidelines available online.

For more information and to apply visit the Emergency Drought Transport Subsidy webpage.