Building resilience for future success

Are you a Victorian livestock, grain or mixed farmer? Do you want to develop or refresh your farm business plan to take your business to the next level?

Are you interested in improving your skills in risk management, business and succession planning, and the management of natural resources for improved productivity?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, Agriculture Victoria’s new Farm Business Resilience Program, part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund, may be the program for you and/or the farmer groups you’re involved in.

Agriculture Victoria project leader Kit Duncan-Jones said while Victorian farmers successfully manage uncertainty and complexity every day, the business of farming is becoming more challenging as farmers face significant risks, such as future droughts, natural disasters, market uncertainty and other industry challenges.

“The program will support farmers to adapt to a changing climate and strengthen their farm business’s resilience to withstand future shocks and challenges.

“Farmers will be supported by Agriculture

Victoria staff and a professional farm management consultant to develop a strategic farm business plan which will assist them to take actions to effectively manage risk and take advantage of opportunities available to them to grow their businesses.

“If you’re a farmer who wants to put your plans on paper and commit your time to strengthen your knowledge and skills, this program will assist you to set up your farm for success now and for your family into the future,” Mr Duncan-Jones said.

The program is being delivered online and faceto-face between now and June 2022. It is delivered in five modules over the course of a few months.

Farmers will have access to a Farm Business Resilience resource library during and after the program. The digital library contains program worksheets, presentation materials, videos, podcasts, eLearns and useful websites.

Dairy Australia is delivering the dairy component of the Farm Business Resilience Program, through their Our Farm Our Plan program. For more information or to register your interest please contact Kit Duncan-Jones on 0427 749 466 or kit.duncan-jones@agriculture.vic.gov.au