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Financial Assistance Hub

Agribusiness

The ABA includes regional banks and rural specialist banks, as well as banks with dedicated regional and agribusiness teams.



An overview of the process a bank will take when providing consent for carbon or biodiversity projects.

This document aims to help farm businesses understand the process your bank will undertake when providing consent for a carbon or biodiversity projects through a state based or federal government scheme.

Seeking eligible interest holder consent from your bank


Growth in Australian Agribusiness


Banking and Industry

The ABA and the National Farmers Federation (NFF) hold regular forums to discuss issues affecting farmers across Australia. This ensures that banks and farmers are working together on key challenges such as drought and climate change transition.



Rural Assistance

Don't Tough It Out on Your Own
Don’t tough it out on your own

Whatever the cause, there are practical ways your bank can help you out of financial difficulty. Bushfire, drought, flood, plague or COVID-19 – contact your bank as soon as you can to access a range of services.

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Rural Financial Counselling Service

Call the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) on 1800 344 090 if you are experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship. The RFCS is available to farmers, fishers, foresters, and related small business owners.

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Banks can help when bushfires hit
National Recovery & Resilience Agency

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring people impacted by natural disasters and drought get the support and advice they need to recover, including initiatives to reduce the risk and impact of future events.

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Regional Investment Corporation (RIC)

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The Future of Farming

Agribusiness Innovation
Innovation Grants

Innovation g​rants give farmers, fishers, groups and businesses more tools to implement sustainable practices, reduce farm costs and build productivity.

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Carbon Farming
Carbon Farming Initiative

The Emissions Reduction Fund provides opportunities for farmers and land managers to participate in emissions reduction and carbon sequestration (capture and storage) projects.

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Agribusiness Science
Science and Innovation Awards

The Science Awards encourage young scientists, researchers and innovators with original projects that aim to keep Australia’s rural industries sustainable and profitable.

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