New drought funding support - $55 million for drought affected farmers across SA
8 April 2025
The Premier and the Minister for Primary Industries and Regions announced a further $55 million package of comprehensive assistance to support drought affected farmers and communities across South Australia.
The package builds upon the $18 million in initial assistance announced in November 2024, bringing the total drought assistance available to $73 million.
For more information on the new assistance measures in the package, visit pir.sa.gov.au/drought for more information and to read the Media Release”.
South Australian Assistance Guide for Primary Producers
A range of services and assistance are available to support primary producers in challenging times. Department of Primary Industries and Regions has developed an Assistance Guide outlining the services and advice available.
If you're a primary producer experiencing challenging times in South Australia's agriculture sector, there are a number of services available to you. This guide provides information on assistance and services that are always available based on need.