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Drought Assistance Fund

Farm Innovation Fund (FIF)

The FIF is a long term, low interest rate loan scheme for NSW farmers for permanent on-farm infrastructure to ensure long term productivity and sustainable land use plus aiding in meeting changes to seasonal conditions.

Farmers can borrow up to a maximum of $1 million per project, with a total of $1 million outstanding at any one time to build on-farm infrastructure.

For more information access the program guidelines PDF, 209.47 KB or visit the FIF page on the RAA website.

Claim invoice payment

You will need:

  • BP reference number
  • ABN number
  • Case number from original application
  • Invoices