Dairy Farm to transition away from animal farming

Farm Transitions Australia

Farm Transitions Australia is a registered charity, established to assist Australian beef and dairy farmers transition into more sustainable and regenerative forms of plant-focused agriculture, business or other careers.

They provide free business advisory and support services to farmers to help them build a better future for them and their families, through a financially-viable business and improved mental well-being, away from the stresses of their current farming situation.

Only just off the starting line with their first farm transition and FTA has welcomed a second farmer seeking an ethical and sustainable long-term solution for his farm and his herd.

This dairy farmer’s plight is exactly why they are on a mission to help farmers, animals and our planet. 

This project is in its early phase, with our FTA team having completed a preliminary farm assessment and farmer interview.

This dairy farmer continues to endure significant pressure from his surrounding farming community and family who are traditional farmers, to remain in dairy farming.

Since the 1980s, the dairy industry in Australia has undergone a substantial decline, witnessing a significant drop in dairy farms from 21,989 to 4,163 in 2023.

This trend reflects an increasing number of farmers, just like this dairy farmer, actively seeking avenues for financial stability, endeavouring to alleviate persistent stress, and contemplating potential career shifts, even if it means stepping away from the industry they deeply cherish.

The farmer has resisted pressures to sell his herd as he knows that would sign their fate for slaughter.

As a result, the farmer is facing severe financial and mental stress.

Farm Transitions Australia’s commitment is to help the farmer create a path forward, with a future-focused solution. A solution that not only improves the outcomes for his herd but also improves his financial outlook and mental well-being.

Farm Sanctuary Work

Provide free business advisory

The FTA team is working alongside the farmer to explore options and plans for reducing the herd and ultimately closing down the dairy farm. 

As part of this transition, they are seeking homes for some of the herd in collaboration with Companion Cows, an animal rehoming charity.

If you are in New South Wales and interested in adopting please get in touch with www.companioncows.org.

This challenge is significant. And we need your help. So if you can please assist them in supporting the farmer and his herd as they embark on this new chapter.

Your compassion and assistance can make a world of difference in their lives.

Final Thoughts

If you know of any farms, farmers or organisations that could benifit from the Farm Transitions initiatives then be sure to get in touch with them and let them know what incredible work they are doing within the community. We would love to see even more success stories coming out of this fantastic pathway.

LGV!