Rates discount for farm land

We will classify your property as farmland only if it is:

• Greater than 2 hectares in area.
• Operated, or intended to operate, as a primary production business that seeks to make a profit on a continuous or repetitive basis from its activities on the land and you can demonstrate proof of this.
• Used primarily and continuously for farming activity including:
• Grazing (and agistment) of farm animals - excludes recreational horses.
• Dairying – your business must be registered under the Health Act.
• Pig-farming – your business must be registered under the Health Act.
• Poultry-farming.
• Fish-farming - can include yabbies, fish for food or tropical fish for pet shops.
• Tree-farming, viticulture and fruit growing – you must prove that the trees or vines have been planted before submitting your application.
• Horticulture or crop-growing – you must provide proof of expenditure or sound agricultural development of the land with your application.
• Beekeeping.