Emergency Fodder Support Package 2025 Western Queensland Trough

Western Queensland primary producers inundated by current flooding now have access to a $5 million Emergency Fodder Support Package. Fodder can be used to sustain livestock and mitigate the impacts of flooding and loss of pasture in areas impacted by the floods.

Available to farmers in the LGAs of Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, and Winton.
Jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Status

In development

Eligible councils

• Barcoo
• Boulia
• Bulloo
• Diamantina
• Longreach
• Murweh
• Paroo
• Quilpie
• Winton.

Funding acknowledgement

This program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to support Queensland communities in their recovery from the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding event, commencing 21 March 2025.

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

Media statement