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From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the required rainfall deficiency criteria for the six consecutive months prior to your withdrawal of the FMD.
The Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme assists primary producers to deal more effectively with fluctuations in cash flows. It is designed to increase the self-reliance of Australian primary producers by helping them manage their financial risk and meet their business costs in low-income years by building up cash reserves.
The scheme allows eligible primary producers to set aside pre-tax income which they can draw on in future years when they need it, such as for restocking or replanting when conditions start to improve.
A meat export licence grants the holder permission to export specific types of meat overseas for a 12 month period.
Exporters of edible meat, offal (including casings) and or meat products of cattle, sheep or goat are required to hold a meat export licence.
Droughts can happen anywhere, anytime in Australia. The Australian, state and territory governments are supporting farmers across the country to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought through the National Drought Agreement (2024-2029).
This 5-year, intergovernmental agreement explains how we are working together to help Australian agriculture better withstand drought.
The new agreement encourages a consistent, collaborative approach to drought across the country by:
From 1 July 2016, a primary producer affected by drought can withdraw their FMDs before 12 months without losing their taxation benefits, if they:
Date of issue: 30 June 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
To notify dairy manufacturers of updates to dairy export registration operations.
Date of issue: 29 June 2022
Date of effect: 28 June 2022
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2022‑23 dairy exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) has been released for consultation on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s (the department) website.
Date of issue: 29 June 2022
Date of effect: 28 June 2022
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2022–23 fish and egg exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) has been released for consultation on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s (the department) website.
Date of issue: 29 June 2022
Date of effect: 28 June 2022
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that a draft 2022–23 fish and egg exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) has been released for consultation on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s (the department) website.
The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify all details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in the notices.
