Burdekin Producers To Benefit From Land Rent Cap

Farmers across the state are set to benefit from a new land rent cap aimed at easing cost pressures on the agriculture sector. Photo source: Shutterstock

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Agricultural producers in the Burdekin are among those set to benefit from a new Queensland Government cap on land rent increases for eligible primary production tenures.

The cap will limit increases to 10 per cent in the 2026–27 financial year and is expected to deliver more than $75 million in rent relief across the state for farmers, graziers and rural producers.

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The measure applies to eligible leases, licences and permits and will automatically come into effect, with the government saying it is designed to provide stability in the face of rising land valuations.

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Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Regional and Rural Development Dale Last said the policy would help ease pressure on primary producers dealing with higher costs and global market uncertainty.

“At a time when producers continue to face higher input costs, market volatility and global economic shifts, this measure delivers certainty and will take some pressure off the cost of doing business,” Mr Last said.

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He said the government was backing the agricultural sector as a key driver of Queensland’s economy.

“Queensland farmers and graziers are not just the backbone of our regional communities, they are a foundation stone of the wider economy,” he said.

AgForce President Shane McCarthy said the announcement would help producers make longer-term decisions with greater confidence.

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“Having certainty around land rent costs helps producers make informed business decisions, invest with confidence and focus on running productive sustainable operations,” he said.

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“A strong agricultural industry underpins regional communities, supports jobs, and contributes significantly to Queensland’s economy.”

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The rent cap will apply from the 2026–27 financial year.

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