Funding for growth and innovation

Applications are now open for Woolworths and Coles funding opportunities to support farm innovation and development. 

Woolworths Organic Growth Fund

Ian Cathels, Ardrossan Orchards (N&A group) secured Woolworths Organic Growth Fund support to purchase protective covers for in-conversion crops.

Farmers looking to start organic farming or further develop organic production can apply for up to $500,000 via the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund.  

Recipients can use the fund to support investment in organic farming practice, including research and development and costs of commencing or expanding their organic farming operations. 

Previous recipients include R&R Smith, N&A Group (Ardrossan Orchards), Kalafatis Fresh, and Prime Organics. 

Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 28 2022. 

Read the full terms and conditions and apply online via the Woolworths website. 

Coles Nurture Fund

Philip and Con Damianopoulos from Masalki used the grant to introduce new tech to regulate the humidity in their fruit cool rooms, reducing water use by up to 80 per cent in their packing shed. Image: Coles.

Australian producers with a unique, innovative or sustainable farm project can apply for a grant of up to $500,000 via the Coles Nurture Fund. 

Previous recipients Oakmoor Orchards, Ceravolo Orchards, and Masalki have used the fund to develop products and adopt new technologies. 

Round 10 is now open. Applications must be submitted by Friday, 25 February 2022. 

Full guidelines can be found on the Coles website.