Category B disaster assistance has been activated for primary producers in the Central highlands, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Isaac, Lockyer Valley, Logan and Scenic Rim. These regions join the already declared Mackay and Whitsunday.

 The scale of the damage has been extensive from north Queensland to northern NSW.
 Queensland Farmers’ Federation president Stuart Armitage said QFF would play a key role facilitating support and communication between government and industry.

“It is essential that impacted farmers collect and pass information to their industry associations that quantifies the extent of the damage to their businesses,” Armitage said.

“This information is used to ensure appropriate recovery processes are implemented. Regardless of the impact felt, all information is fed into the whole of agricultural sector impact assessment.”

QFF has a dedicated farmerdisastersupport.org.au website that provides postcode and industry specific advice for farmers in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

“QFF strongly encourage farmers to use this service as it provides financial, industry and mental health support in one place,” Armitage said.

“It will be some time before the full extent of the damage is well understood and in some way quantified, but the initial impacts have been realised.

“QFF will continue to work closely and constructively with government to ensure the appropriate levels of support are on offer for farmers through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRAA).

“The journey to recovery is not one taken alone. Industry organisations and QFF are here to assist farmers through this process and are committed to ensuring our sector gets back on its feet.”