PRODUCERS impacted by bushfires can apply for disaster recovery assistance, according to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner.
He said as conditions and access improved, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries staff would conduct on-the-ground assessments to better understand the impacts of the fires.
"This will determine what activation criteria is met for the joint state/commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements," Mr Furner said.
"But producers don't need to wait for a formal activation.
"Producers suffering severe damage can apply for an Individual Disaster Stricken Property declaration, which gives access to freight subsidies up to $5000 from DAF and Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Disaster Assistance loans of up to $250,000 at a concessional interest rate.
"We strongly urge everyone to keep updated on current conditions and not to return to their properties until it is safe to do so."
For information on an IDSP visit daf.qld.gov.au or phone 13 25 23.
For information on animal welfare in natural disasters visit https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/rural-disaster-recovery/disaster-recovery-livestock/animal-welfare