Applications open soon for Round 2 of the Farm Business Transition Program.

Information and Q&A sessions are being held across WA’s Wheatbelt, Great Southern, South West, Mid West and Peel regions throughout March.

Sheep producers are encouraged to attend to discuss and ask questions in-person on:

• Producer eligibility and eligible activities
• How to apply and what’s required
• Differences from WA’s Supply Chain Capacity Program
• Application support and resources.

About the program

The Farm Business Transition Program supports sheep producers to increase on-farm adoption and uptake of alternative farming systems and practices. Funding supports the development of business plans and for a range of activities including infrastructure upgrades, equipment purchases, training, adoption of innovation and alternative management practices amongst others.

Round 2 of the program is expected to open in mid-2026. Applications for Round 1 of the program closed 1 December 2025 and are currently being assessed. Outcomes are expected to be announced in March 2026.

Locations:

• Peel:Pinjarra (3 March)
• South West:Bunbury (3 March), Busselton, Donnybrook (4 March), Boyup Brook, Collie (5 March) & Manjimup (10 March)
• Southern Wheatbelt: Wagin (March 6 & 7 March), Lake Grace (11 March)
• Great Southern: Mt Barker, Cranbrook (9 March), Albany (10 March) & Katanning (March 11)
• Central/Eastern Wheatbelt: Corrigin &, Merredin (March 12) Dowerin & York (13 March)
• Mid West:Dongara (16 March)
• Northern/Central Wheatbelt:Moora (16 March), Muchea and Northam (17 March)

 To find your nearest session details, visit: Transition assistance package – DAFF or scan the QR code.