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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
Primary producers across North Queensland are set to receive cost-of-living relief after the Queensland Government capped land rent increases for eligible agricultural tenures at 10 per cent for the 2026–27 financial year.
The measure is expected to deliver more than $75 million in rent relief statewide, with farmers, graziers and rural producers in regions such as Hinchinbrook and the Cassowary Coast among those set to benefit.
The cap will apply automatically to eligible primary production leases, licences and permits, helping to soften the impact of rising land valuations driven by strong seasonal conditions and ongoing demand in the agricultural sector.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Regional and Rural Development Dale Last said the policy was designed to provide certainty for producers facing ongoing cost pressures.
“Queensland farmers and graziers are not just the backbone of our regional communities, they are a foundation stone of the wider economy,” Mr Last said.
“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.”
He said the government was focused on ensuring regional industries remained competitive and sustainable.
“When regional Queensland succeeds, the entire State succeeds,” he said.
AgForce President Shane McCarthy welcomed the announcement, saying it would help producers plan with greater confidence.
“Having certainty around land rent costs helps producers make informed business decisions, invest with confidence and focus on running productive sustainable operations,” Mr McCarthy said.
“A strong agricultural industry underpins regional communities, supports jobs, and contributes significantly to Queensland’s economy.”
The cap is expected to apply from July 2026.
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