Farm Business Resilience Program
Strengthen your farm’s future with expert-led training and planning support.
The Farm Business Resilience Program helps NSW farmers, farm managers, and employees build the skills and strategies needed to manage risk—including drought, climate variability, and market shifts. Whether you're new to farming or experienced, this program helps you plan for the future with confidence.
What’s included:
Subsidised training
Business planning, risk management, and natural resource management.
One-on-one support
To develop or update your farm business plan.
Workshops, webinars, and field days
Tailored to your region and enterprise.
Tools and resources
To take back to your farm.
Build resilience into your business
Free templates and practical advice to future-proof your farm.
Access a suite of downloadable resources to help you create a Farm Business Resilience Plan. These tools are designed to support strategic thinking and long-term sustainability.
Available templates:
- SMART goal setting
- SWOT analysis for farm enterprises
- Natural resource management planning
- Personal and business goal alignment
- Risk identification and mitigation checklists
These resources are ideal for use during workshops or independently at home.
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Free, confidential financial counselling for farmers and rural businesses.
The Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) supports farmers and small rural businesses experiencing financial hardship. Counsellors work with you to understand your financial position and develop practical solutions.
Services include:
- Budgeting and cash flow analysis
- Business viability assessments
- Support negotiating with lenders
- Help accessing government assistance
- Referrals to legal, accounting, and mental health services
- RFCS is available across NSW and Australia. You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out.
Call 1300 771 741 or visit Rural Financial Counselling Service to find your local counsellor.