We help farmers find the path that's right for them & build a brighter future for themselves, their families & the planet
Access free business & support services to help you prepare your farm for exit or transition
We reduce risk & barriers for farmers exploring new career paths, embracing sustainable business ventures, or transitioning to horticulture.
Supporting Aussie farmers as they pave the way towards a more sustainable & viable future.

Supporting Aussie farmers as they pave the way towards a more

sustainable & viable future.

Farm Transitions Australia (FTA) is a registered charity dedicated to assisting Australian dairy and beef farmers facing hardship and seeking a transition from the industry. Our mission is to empower farmers to build a brighter future for themselves and their families by exploring new career paths, embracing sustainable business ventures, or transitioning to horticulture. FTA provides free direct and indirect support and business services, eliminating exit barriers and enabling farmers to graciously transition their farms.

About Us

We exist to help you at any stage of farm transition from the initial planning to transition and well into the future.

Supporting farmers through change

The Australian dairy industry is at a critical juncture, facing immediate and formidable challenges that demand urgent action and innovative solutions. Rising operational costs, dwindling profit margins, volatile milk prices, erratic weather patterns, staff shortages, shrinking export markets and changing consumer demands are among the pressing issues confronting dairy farmers today.

Over the next few decades, the intensifying impacts of climate change, including reduced rainfall and extreme weather events such as heatwaves, storms, bushfires, droughts, and floods, will further jeopardise the viability of dairy farming. These challenges threaten financial stability and profoundly impact the well-being and mental health of farmers, communities, and the welfare of millions of farmed animals.

According to a 2016 study by Dairy Australia, these adverse effects could cause dairy farmers to see a substantial decline in operating profits by 2040, ranging from 10 to 30%.

In response to these challenges, the dairy industry is witnessing a transformation with the emergence of technologies like precision fermentation. Major players like milk co-op Norco are investing in these innovations, paving the way for sustainable and environmentally friendly animal-free dairy products.

At Farm Transitions Australia (FTA), we understand the urgency of these issues. Our mission is clear: to support dairy farmers through this pivotal period by equipping them with the tools and resources needed to transition to new and sustainable enterprises, career change or more sustainable animal-free farming methods that require less land, water and resources.

The journey towards a sustainable future requires a paradigm shift. Dairy farming is no longer sustainable, necessitating a dignified and just exit strategy for farmers. FTA stands ready to champion this transition, rallying behind our farmers to ensure they have the support, guidance, and empowerment to navigate this transformative journey.

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Reasons to transition

Farmer information kit

Precision fermentation

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What people are saying

“With our diet contributing 25-30% of GHG emissions, we must transition to a more plant-based diet. The pathways to this outcome are still to be determined. We know that farmers and growers are instrumental in this change. Every support mechanism in the global food system has to be implemented- leading to a favourable, sustainable and ethical outcome “.

– Laurence Candy - Ex Dairy and Beef Farmer

"Farming is still our future, but unsustainable, non-regenerative farming is a thing of the past. As a former dairy and beef farmer of 18 years, I can vouch there is a quality of life and freedom away from the cowshed I had forgotten existed. The future is bright and the benefits are limitless, but we can't expect farmers to make everything happen on their own. We can all play a valuable part in helping them transition into the farmers of the future."

– Jackie Norman, ex-farmer

37.4% Expressed scepticism or uncertainty

More than 1/2 did not express satisfaction with the industry

Globally, the plant-based food industry is expected to reach a total value of US$162 billion by 2030.

We help farmers find the path that's right for them & build a brighter future for themselves, their families & the planet

Access free business & support services to help you prepare your farm for exit or transition

We reduce risk & barriers for farmers exploring new career paths, embracing sustainable business ventures, or transitioning to horticulture.