When crisis happens, primary producers can be severely impacted. This affects their livelihoods and their local communities.  

Following the Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji and recent severe weather, many producers faced the loss of breeding livestock, particularly stud cattle.  

That’s why embryo transfer procedures to reinstate genetically valuable breeding stock will be eligible for reimbursement under Primary Producer Recovery Grants.  

The grants will support impacted producers to resume breeding operations, rebuild their herds and return to full production as quickly as possible.  

Primary producers directly impacted by an eligible disaster event can be reimbursed for:  

• synchronisation drugs for recipient cows
• veterinary procedure fees for implantation
• labour and technician costs associated with embryo transfer
• travel costs required to access remote properties.  

Primary producers can claim costs for using their own stored embryos that were cryopreserved prior to the disaster event or for donated embryos from industry partners.  

The grants of up to $75,000 are being delivered under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.  

Applications for the grants are now open. Learn more via the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority website.