Local Land Services rates will be waived for New England and North West farmers.
Despite a bumper season being expected this year, the state government is hoping to provide further relief after the drought.
Landholders will still receive a rates notice.
However, they will not be required to pay the usual charges for animal health and pest services, stock movement permits – and meat industry levies.
It’s the third year in a row, the rates have been wiped.
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