20 February 2023.
AgForce is supporting members affected by bushfires and reminding producers to be prepared.
Producers should monitor the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website for current warnings and the most up to date information, as well as their Local Government Disaster Dashboard.
In addition, this website shows active fires.
Any primary producers directly impacted by bushfires are being asked to fill out the Queensland DAF Agriculture Disaster Impact Survey.
The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the recent disaster event affecting the area.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries collects this information to inform the process for activation of disaster recovery assistance.
If trigger points are not met to activate disaster areas, primary producers who have suffered damage can apply for an Individual Disaster Stricken Property (IDSP) declaration, providing access to freight subsidies up to $5,000 and concessional loans of up to $250,000.
Producers should take photos of direct damage on their property before cleaning-up to accompany their funding application. Please date stamp these photographs to show the damage is from this natural disaster event.
The Business Queensland Hub has information available for local businesses on how to prepare, respond, recover and communicate when dealing with bushfires.
For further information visit the AgForce SIQ page.
Please stay informed – and safe!