- The Crisafulli Government delivers funding to grow sustainable farming practices in Central Queensland and protect the Great Barrier Reef.
- Eligible grain growers can access grants of up to $100,000 to reduce sediment runoff.
- The Crisafulli Government is backing farmers and delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is collaborating with grain growers to boost the resilience of the iconic Great Barrier Reef with a $1.75 million program.
The Grain Sediment Reduction Program supports producers to reduce sediment runoff, offering grants of up to $100,000 to grain growers in the Central Queensland Highlands and the Isaac and Dawson River valleys.
Eligible growers can access funding to minimise soil loss, increase ground cover and prevent fine sediment from entering local waterways.
A key goal of the program is empowering farmers to improve productivity and profitability by adopting best management practices that are sustainable and improve their soil.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the program was a smart investment into Queensland's future.
"This collaboration is providing the tools needed to improve water quality in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas and boost farm productivity after a decade of neglect under Labor," Minister Powell said.
"Our farmers are the backbone of regional Queensland, and we will continue to provide support as they improve the sustainability of their land and boost production and profitability.
"This is another significant step to safeguard the future of the Great Barrier Reef for generations to come by improving water quality in reef catchments."
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the program was a prime example of how innovation and collaboration can benefit both farmers and the environment.
"This program empowers Queensland grain growers to adopt new farming practices that result in healthy and productive soils while reducing sediment runoff into waterways that flow to the Great Barrier Reef," Minister Perrett said.
"By focusing on practical solutions and sustainable management, we're not only improving productivity for farmers but also contributing to the resilience of Queensland's primary industries and our goal of boosting primary production output to $30 billion by 2030."
Applications will close at 3pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026. To apply for funding through the Grain Sediment Reduction Program visit: Grain Sediment Reduction Program | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government
