Starting, running or expanding a farming or fishing business can be challenging.
The Young Farmer Business Program is an initiative of the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to help you gain the skills you need for the office – not the paddock or boat.
Listen up
Propagate – the podcast for young farmers and fishers.
SEASON 6 now available
Listen to all 5 episodes on our Podcast page
Propagate shares candid conversations from NSW’s best and brightest farmers and fishers.

Workshops and Events
Gain practical skills and knowledge.
Toolkits
Videos, guides, checklists & templates.

Podcast
Candid conversations about the business of primary production.

Case Studies
Learn from the experience of other young farmers.

Grants and Assistance
Grants & assistance programs for eligible farmers & fishers.

About and Contact
Learn about and get in touch with the team.
YFBP Conference 2024
The 2024 NSW Young Farmer Business Program (YFBP) Conference was on 16 and 17 May in Armidale!
It was a fantastic networking event designed to equip young farmers with the essential tools needed to take their businesses to the next level.
With innovative farm tours and dynamic networking opportunities planned, there was something for everyone, topics included proactive succession planning, leadership, planning and preparedness for agribusiness, and maintaining good mental health.
With fantastic keynote speakers across the 2 days including keynote Nedd Brockmann, Grace Brennan and MC Jodi Lee
To download full agenda for the Conference 2024 click here