Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP
Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water, the Hon Gavin Pearce MP
The Albanese and Rockliff governments are extending the highly successful Farm Business Resilience (FBR) program through to 2029, with a further $6.2 million for the second phase of the program announced today.
The FBR program is a joint initiative funded under the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and by the Tasmanian Government.
FBR Phase 2 will be delivered by the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and TAS Farm Innovation Hub.
Program activities focus on strengthening the resilience and preparedness of farmers and rural communities in response to drought, a changing climate and other business challenges.
The FBR program provides practical training delivered by farming experts, business coaching to build confidence in decision-making and risk management, and training tailored to individual businesses, risks and circumstances.
With flexible delivery options, including online and face-to-face options, peer-to-peer and group learning and one-on-one coaching; farmers gain access to valuable tools, skills and techniques to consider their business objectives, risks and better plan for their own future and for that of their farm business.
FBR Phase 2 will build on the success of Phase 1 of the program, which directly engaged more than 400 primary producers in Tasmania and supported the development of more than 200 business resilience plans. 1300 people also participated through workshops, webinars and other industry events.
Primary producers are encouraged to register their interest online.
