Farm Business Coaching
Work one-on-one or in a small group with an experienced coach to turn your farm business plan into action.
Coaching can help you set clear goals, manage risk, improve financial decision-making and adapt confidently as conditions change.
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Do I need a farm business plan to take part in coaching?
Yes. Coaching is designed to help you put your plan into action, so you'll need a plan in place before you start.
If you don't have one yet, that's where the Farm Business Resilience Program can help. Join one of our workshops or use our free planning tools, templates and guides to develop your plan first, then move into coaching when you're ready.
What is a farm business plan and why do I need one for coaching?
A farm business plan is a practical, working document tailored to your farm. It is not a one-size-fits-all template or a document you write once and file away.
Depending on where your business is at, your plan can cover:
- business goals and priorities
- enterprise and production planning
- cashflow, budgeting and financial management
- drought, climate and business risk assessment
- natural capital and land management
- succession planning
You don't need to cover everything at once. Your plan is a living document - built over time, reviewed regularly and updated as your business and conditions change.
A plan gives your coaching a clear focus - setting out your goals, priorities and risks so every session is practical, relevant and targeted to what matters most for your business.
How does coaching help once I have a farm business plan?
Coaching turns your farm business plan into action. Work through your priorities, test decisions, track progress and keep your plan up to date as conditions change - with experienced support every step of the way.
Does it cost anything?
Some coaching may involve a small cost depending on the level of support. Waivers and flexible payment options are available - just ask.
Business Coaching Case Studies
Learn how farmers have benefited from our coaching program.
Ravenswood, Rylstone, East of Mudgee NSW
Meet Sam and Clare Hamilton
Running merino wethers as wool cutters, fattened lambs on crop and beef cattle.
Dyres Crossing, east of Forster NSW
Meet Darren and Jodie Wand
Supplying free range eggs and running beef cattle.
Cooperabung, mid-north coast NSW
Meet Jo Houghton
An avocado orchard, trading as Avocado Jo.
Claverton Farm, Culcairn, north of Albury NSW
Meet Cam and Bianca Schultz
Running 7000 head of sheep on 3000 acres.
10km inland of Ballina in northern NSW
Meet Andrew and Ann Leslie
A 50acre farm, planted under macadamias, in-ground stock for the nursery industry and a value-added macadamia range of skin care called Avilla Farm.
Armidale, Brewarrina and Dubbo NSW
Meet Rachelle and Derek Schneider
Multiple properties across NSW include The Plateau, Armidale, Willoh, Brewarrina and Mundawa, Dubbo. Enterprise farming sheep.
Roseville Park Merino Stud, 35kms south of Dubbo NSW
Meet Matt and Sheree Coddington
Enterprise farming in merino sheep, cattle, prime lambs and cropping.
Amazona Farm, 30kms south of Bathurst NSW
Meet Will and Sophie Comiskey
Farming sheep and cattle for meat, along with boer goats, pigs and chickens.
Branch and Burrow Farm, Braidwood NSW
Meet Susie Worsley
Farming pasture raised chickens and lamb selling direct to customers in the local community.
Kiora Farm, 30kms from Gunnedah NSW
Meet Brodie and Taylah Cross
Enterprise farming fat lambs, fattening beef and cropping.
White of Morn Farm, Gundagai NSW
Meet Katie and Lachie Donald
Producing fat lambs on fertile river flat land.
Do you have any questions?
If you have further questions, please email us at farmbusiness@dpird.nsw.gov.au