New Round of Netting Grants for WA Horticulture

A new round of grants to encourage growers to invest in permanent crop netting is now open and has been extended to include a wider range of horticulture industries across Western Australia.

DPIRD is administering the scheme on behalf of the Australian Government.

The matching grants, which were previously only available to apple and pear growers, are now available to all fruit and vegetable growers installing permanent netting structures in WA, excluding wine grape

Eligible businesses are required to make a dollar-for-dollar co-contribution up to a maximum of $200,000 towards the total cost of purchasing and installing permanent protective netting and associated support structures.

The criteria for the program remains the same, with applicants able to apply for grants for netting installed from 16 December 2019 for eligible apple and pear growers and from 14 December 2021 for all other eligible growers.

Applications for the Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program close on 30 June 2024 or when the funds are fully committed.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/horticulture-netting-infrastructure-program

Queries should be directed to email hortnettingscheme@dprid.wa.gov.au