As part of the Farm Business Resilience Program in South Australia, over $1 million has been allocated to grow the reach of a transformative program aimed at boosting drought resilience amongst South Australian viticulturalists and vegetable growers.
The Farm Business Resilience Program is part of the Future Drought Fund.
The program is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia to build the strategic management capacity of primary producers to prepare for and manage risk, adapt to a changing climate, and improve their economic, environmental, and social resilience.
The program is sector-led and provides tailored industry-specific learning and development to maximise the benefits to participants.
Under the Farm Business Resilience Program, the Wine Grape Council of South Australia (WGCSA) successfully delivered the GrowStrong Program for wine grape growers in Langhorne Creek, the Riverland, and the Limestone Coast last year.
Through the program, a further $1,021,000 has been allocated to WGCSA to deliver the program to four new regions: the Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Clare, and McLaren Vale.The program will also provide follow-up support for past participants.
Through the program, $210,900 has also been allocated to AUSVEG SA to continue delivery of tailored training for South Australian vegetable growers.
This program provides growers with an immersive training experience packed with practical tools and invaluable knowledge that can equip their farm business to meet the demands of vegetable growing in the immediate and long-term future.
The Farm Business Resilience Program offers a suite of options to growers including:
- Business masterclasses and training delivered in region
- Farm business fitness checks with support to develop a ‘plan on a page’ or update an existing business plan
- Support to build skills in business strategy and decision-making, drought and risk management, natural resource management, and personal and social resilience.
The South Australian Government announced an $18 million support package in November 2024 which is being rolled out across the state to help meet the needs of farmers thought mental health and wellbeing, freight costs for donated fodder, and business resilience.
Go to the Future Drought Fund Programs page for more information.