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TAS Farm Business Concessional Loan

Concessional loans for Tasmanian farming businesses experiencing financial difficulty due to exceptional circumstances such as drought, disease, or market shocks.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment (TAS) State / Territory Last reviewed: 20 April 2026

Indicative amount

Concessional loans — amounts vary

Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page

What you get

Loans at concessional interest rates for operating expenses, debt refinancing, or recovery costs. Available during declared exceptional circumstances periods. Flexible repayment terms.

Who it's for

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Relevant life events: financial hardship, small business

How to apply

1. Contact the NRE Tasmania Agriculture division or your Rural Financial Counsellor. 2. Confirm your area or circumstances are eligible. 3. Submit a loan application with financial statements and a recovery plan.

Documents you may need

  • Farm financial statements
  • Recovery or business plan
  • Evidence of exceptional circumstances
  • Property ownership documents

Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.

Apply on the official page

You will be taken to nre.tas.gov.au

Source: https://nre.tas.gov.au/agriculture/agribusiness/grants-and-finance
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026