The Australian Government has committed almost $140 million to assist individuals, businesses and communities to confidently plan and adapt to laws passed by the Australian Parliament to end live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028.
Upcoming grant opportunities
Livestock Transport Industry Transition Program — Round 2
Round 2 of the Livestock Transport Industry Transition Program will open from 15 May to 13 July 2026.
Previews of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines are available on GrantConnect.
This program supports livestock transport operators to transition to other transport-related activities, which may require further investment in preparation for the end of the trade.
Grants of up to $40,000 (GST exclusive) per eligible applicant across both rounds, will be available to support eligible transition activities.
Applicants must provide a 1:1 matching cash co-contribution and demonstrate a connection to the trade since 1 July 2020.
Farm Business Transition Program — Round 2
Round 2 of the Farm Business Transition Program will open from 19 May to 15 July 2026.
Previews of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines are available on GrantConnect.
This program supports sheep producers to increase on-farm adoption and uptake of alternative farming systems and practices.
Grants of up to $75,000 (GST exclusive) per eligible applicant across both rounds, will be available to support the development of tailored business plans and a range of eligible activities, including infrastructure upgrades, equipment purchases, training, innovation adoption, and alternative management practices.
Applicants must provide a 1:1 matching cash co-contribution and demonstrate a connection to the trade since 1 July 2020.
To receive updates on grant program openings and the Transition Advocate’s monthly newsletter, please visit our Have Your Say page.
Closed grant opportunities
Round 2 of the Supply Chain Capacity Program closed on 24 April 2026.
The program, administered by the Western Australian Government for producers and processors, was designed to fund capital works that increase the capacity, efficiency and productivity of the sheep supply chain in Western Australia.
For more information visit WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
The Supply Chain Capacity Program, administered by the Western Australian Government for producers and processors, is designed to fund capital works that increase the capacity, efficiency and productivity of the sheep supply chain in Western Australia. Round 1 applications closed on 22 October 2025.
Grant outcomes for Round 1 were jointly announced on 25 February 2026. $20 million in funding was awarded to 40 producers to support investment into on-farm finishing systems and 5 processors for capacity building, including lairage upgrades and abattoir expansion.
For more information, visit WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Round 1 of the Farm Business Transition Program closed 1 December 2025.
Grant outcomes for Round 1 were announced on 20 March 2026. $10.8 million in funding was awarded to 180 producers to assist implementation activities under the program.
All grants include GST unless otherwise stated and pending final contracting.
| Lead Recipient | Project Title | Value of grant $ including GST (up to) |
|---|---|---|
| A McLean & T.M McLean & The Trustee for the McLean Family Trust | Feedlot, fencing & water upgrades to support domestic markets | $82,500.00 |
| A.C Hunter & M.J Hunter & The Trustee for Flinders Farms Trading Trust | On‑farm feed storage facility to improve feeding management and resilience | $59,703.60 |
| A.D Boultbee & M Boultbee & The Trustee for the Woodside Family Trust | Woodside Pastoral Co farm business transition proposal | $82,500.00 |
| A.E Eyres & J.T Eyres & L.M Eyres & T.J Eyres & The Trustee for the Doreenup Partnership Trust | Upgrading on‑farm grain storage | $80,661.90 |
| A.J Kenny & G Kenny & The Trustee for Rubicon Trust & Yundi Pty Ltd | On‑farm weight monitoring upgrades to support data‑driven lamb finishing | $21,656.80 |
| A.J Lee & N.A Lee & Lucrum Agri Pty Ltd | Transitioning farm enterprises towards hay production and diversified operations | $82,500.00 |
| A.J Negus & P.A Negus | Finishing lambs for domestic markets | $82,500.00 |
| A.J Schinzig & L.I Schinzig | Proposed Craigmoor regenerative farm business transition | $77,000.00 |
| A.M Guinness & M.A Guinness & The AM & MA Guinness Family Trust | Building resilient sheep and cropping systems to support mixed farming | $73,613.32 |
| A.M Higham & A.J Higham & The Trustee for Barooga Farming Trust | Improving fodder storage at Barooga to enable on‑farm feedlot and sheep finishing | $52,827.50 |
| A.M Squibb & K.E Squibb & L.T Squibb & R.J Squibb | Adoption of technology and feed storage to support a sustainable sheep enterprise | $79,624.60 |
| A.R Greaves & M.E Greaves | Confinement feeding of sheep | $78,877.51 |
| Alan Richard Spence | Sheep handler acquisition to support domestic market adaptation | $47,774.55 |
| Annandale Pty Ltd & John Barrett-Lennard & Leita Catherine Barrett-Lennard | On‑farm infrastructure investment | $55,000.00 |
| Armstrong Farming Co Pty Ltd | Rosebrook & Co – water security & efficiency project | $78,025.20 |
| B.A Fairclough & B.J Fairclough & J.K Fairclough & L.J Fairclough | Farm livestock planning and pasture enhancement project | $76,422.50 |
| B.A Mills & B.P Mills | Sheep handling, water and feed infrastructure upgrade | $67,866.50 |
| B.A Ravenhill & R.N Ravenhill | Containment and paddock feeding to support ewe performance and year‑round lamb finishing | $82,500.00 |
| B.G Mann & C Mann & J.J Mann & K.A Mann & The Mann Family Trust | Confinement feeding & feed storage | $40,700.00 |
| B.G Robinson & S.J Robinson & The Robinson Farming Trust | Improving grain harvest efficiency | $82,500.00 |
| B.K Gentle & L.W Gentle & Rockgum Trust | Meenaar Farms transition to 100 percent domestic lamb production | $80,575.00 |
| Baden Carter Pty Ltd & A.F Carter & N.R Carter & R.B Carter & T.A Carter | Mulinolin Farms hay and fodder shed | $77,380.60 |
| BD & NE Schilling Pty Ltd | Farming for the sheep future | $38,442.25 |
| Bellavista Family Trust & Mara Family Trust | Moving forward: feedlot finishing and improved sheep infrastructure | $51,560.55 |
| Benjinup Pty Ltd | Bondfield Farms 2026 feed storage & water access project | $48,209.67 |
| Beulah Farms Pty Ltd | Beulah Farms infrastructure and pasture management enhancement project | $27,390.99 |
| BM & KC Micke | Adoption of pasture improvement and technology to support a change in sheep enterprise at Mindarra Springs | $82,500.00 |
| Booinup Pty Ltd & J.K Robinson & S.W Robinson | Strengthening mixed farming through feed storage and lamb feeding | $82,500.00 |
| Broadview Ventures Pty Ltd | Hay shed construction and feed pen drainage improvements for lamb finishing | $43,774.50 |
| Brockway Farms Pty Ltd | Soil improvement program to support transition to cropping | $82,500.00 |
| Buckingham Nominees Pty Ltd | Grain and chemical handling infrastructure upgrade | $82,500.00 |
| C & S Levett Farming Pty Ltd | Livestock infrastructure improvements to support transition to cattle | $82,500.00 |
| C Ferguson & The Trustee for CJF Trust | Cattle and meat sheep project: infrastructure to support enterprise expansion | $51,224.07 |
| C.A Drygan & D.L Stothard | Infrastructure updates to support diversification into cattle and alternative farming practices | $32,657.85 |
| C.A Hill & N.C Hill & T.J Hill & T.W Hill | Braeview confinement feeding development project | $82,500.00 |
| C.A Lee Steere & G.A Lee Steere | Sheep farming adaptation plan for Yondalee Farms, Boyup Brook | $42,403.49 |
| C.E Somers & E Somers & L.E Somers & The Trustee for Somers Farm Land Trust & G.M Troup | Value‑adding grain and genetics for domestic lamb supply | $82,500.00 |
| C.L Johnson & P.E Johnson & S.W Johnson | Transition to prime lamb production | $79,927.17 |
| C.T Liebeck & K.J Liebeck & the Trustee for Liebeck Farming Trust | Enhancing sheep management and welfare through infrastructure and water monitoring | $82,500.00 |
| Castledown Pty Ltd & the Knud Nymann Trust & Viking Farms (WA) Pty Ltd | Sheep infrastructure project | $82,500.00 |
| Chuckem Nominees Pty Ltd | Developing a reliable stock water supply for Chuckem Farm | $82,500.00 |
| Cogley Farm Pty Ltd & C.M Gould & M.E Gould | Build a hay and fodder shed to support sheep feeding for local markets | $82,500.00 |
| Corker Pastoral Company Pty Ltd | Optimising project management and lamb feeding efficiencies | $77,820.01 |
| Craig Lindsay Hall & Naomi Jayde Hall | On‑farm hay and feed storage shed | $82,500.00 |
| Crystal Brook Grazing Pty Ltd | Crystal Brook grazing adaptation to changing markets | $72,442.14 |
| Crystal Ridge Pty Ltd | Feed storage and fencing to support on‑farm sheep finishing | $22,466.40 |
| D J Beatty & K E Beatty | Technology adoption and infrastructure upgrades to improve wool and lamb production | $82,500.00 |
| D Piercey and Co | Upgrades to on‑farm sheep handling and fertiliser infrastructure | $60,236.00 |
| D.J Kilpatrick & L.D Kilpatrick & L.J Kilpatrick & N.G Kilpatrick & The Trustee For The Kilpatrick Family Trust | Livestock welfare and feed management improvement project | $62,043.00 |
| D.L Wykes & E Wykes | Improvements in sheep management and holding at Nerren Nerren Station | $82,500.00 |
| D.M Bignell & T.G Bignell & the Owen Bignell Family Trust | Sheep handling and grain storage to support enterprise diversification | $47,087.70 |
| D.O Cail & The Trustee for the Glamoff Trust | Feedlot, water & advisory support to build a resilient on‑farm finishing enterprise | $72,042.85 |
| D.P Boyle & K.M Boyle | On‑farm equipment upgrades to support sustainable sheep farming | $77,676.50 |
| D.R & L.E Gooding | Fodder storage shed and self‑feeders to establish a feedlot area | $68,750.00 |
| Daneholme Farm Pty Ltd | Farm business diversification plan (Daneholme Farm) | $82,500.00 |
| DL Bleechmore Pty Ltd | D & L Bleechmore improvements to support uptake of alternative farming systems and practices | $49,225.00 |
| DN Jones & RP Jones | David Jones and Son sheep enterprise development project | $32,855.39 |
| DP & WH Mills | Preparing for transition to feedlot and low‑stress sheep management | $34,661.55 |
| Drumin Farm Pty Ltd | Drumin farm transition to domestic sheep production and infrastructure upgrade | $82,500.00 |
| Dyliabing Partners Pty Ltd | Dyliabing Farms water security project | $69,184.78 |
| E.M Ayers & P.G Cleghorn & the Trustee for the Cleghorn Farming Trust | Water, paddock & pasture improvements on Yungerup property | $82,500.00 |
| Eardley Holdings Pty Ltd | Consultant advice to support sheep enterprise transition | $41,250.00 |
| Eddington Farming Co Pty Ltd | Eddington Farming Co feedlot project | $65,433.50 |
| Emanuel Exports Pty Limited | Technology adoption and leadership development for transition | $82,500.00 |
| Eungai Stud Pty. Ltd. | Eungai Stud low‑stress sheep yard facility | $68,371.63 |
| Eva Farms Pty Ltd & the Trustee for Nalya Trust | Sheep water infrastructure upgrade including solar bore pump and stainless troughs | $26,566.10 |
| F.M Clune & J.B Clune & J.J. Clune Pty Ltd | Sustainable transition: enhancing animal welfare and optimising croppable land for resilient livestock futures | $82,500.00 |
| Farmageddon Pty Ltd & JFKF Agribusiness Pty Ltd | Sheep handling facility upgrade with eID and electronic weighing | $48,501.54 |
| Ferncourt Enterprises Pty Ltd | Transition from live export to cropping through infrastructure upgrades | $82,500.00 |
| Finiterre Farm Pty Ltd | Transition from mixed livestock farming to cropping‑only farming | $82,500.00 |
| G.J Oneill & P.J O'Neill & the Trustee for O'Neill Farming Trust | Attonga feedlot | $14,145.45 |
| G.N Haddrick & G.J Haddrick | Toorackie for tomorrow | $82,500.00 |
| G.R Cowcher & Glen Cowcher Trust | Proposed feedlot for finishing lambs to market weight | $35,530.00 |
| G.R Mead & S.L Mead & The Trustee For The Glenn Mead Property Trust | Sheep handling infrastructure upgrade | $41,388.60 |
| G.V Lockyer & The Moree Trust | Water storage capacity for livestock confinement | $13,927.65 |
| G.W Greaves & P.M Greaves & R.D Greaves | Purchase of silos for sheep feed and hay shed for storage | $82,500.00 |
| G.W Prowse & K.A Prowse & The Trustee for The Maybrook Trust | Future‑proofing the livestock enterprise | $27,582.50 |
| Gairdner River Nominees Pty Ltd | Maringanui Grazing Co livestock enterprise transformation | $80,850.00 |
| Glendale Enterprises Pty Ltd | Simpson transition plan: hay storage and feeding improvements | $82,500.00 |
| Grant Nominees WA Pty Ltd | Upgrade of processing and livestock handling facilities | $82,500.00 |
| Green Gables Pty Ltd & The Trustee for the Harvey Family Trust | Silo purchase for storing grain for lamb feedlots | $68,662.00 |
| GSHJ Group Pty Ltd | Purchase and upgrade of on‑farm finishing equipment and traceability systems for WA markets | $19,231.82 |
| H.A Bairstow & H.W Bairstow & the Trustee for the HW Bairstow Family Trust | Hay and emergency fodder storage shed | $50,886.00 |
| Hay River Estate Wines Pty Ltd | Livestock business transformation program at Hay River Estate | $82,500.00 |
| House Enterprises (WA) Pty Ltd | Merino wether lamb efficiency project | $49,277.80 |
| I.W Robertson & P.E Robertson & The Donnachaidh Family Trust | Creation of dual‑purpose lamb finishing and confinement pens | $70,749.80 |
| IC & NC & C Faulkner & Kukerin Soak Trust | Sheep yards and feedlot drafting yards | $82,500.00 |
| J Pike & T.R Pike | Building sustainable feed systems with expanded cropping options | $82,500.00 |
| J.A Ackroyd & J.A Ackroyd & The Ackroyd Trust | Feed shed infrastructure to support sheep breed transition for domestic markets | $82,500.00 |
| J.J King & M.J King | Rangeview stock water access and paleochannel development | $22,495.00 |
| J.P Hassell & J.M Walton-Hassell | J & M Hassell livestock productivity and profitability project | $45,846.01 |
| James Crossing Pty Ltd | Upgrade of sheep yards to improve safety and utilisation | $44,945.70 |
| Jeffrey Norman Stoney and Katherine Emma Stoney | Sheep infrastructure upgrades to support transition to meat breeds | $75,645.35 |
| Jonathan A & Jillian M Nelson | Soil improvement and claying to support a mixed‑farm transition | $33,000.00 |
| JTE & Co Pty Ltd | Project grain storage | $82,500.00 |
| K & J Price Pty Ltd | On‑farm livestock infrastructure investment for domestic processing markets | $82,500.00 |
| K.J Koch & M.W Patullo | Farm diversification through cattle, beekeeping and regenerative practices | $44,000.00 |
| K.J Stone & C.E Stone & The Trustee for the Wardstone Trust | Increasing cropping area on farm through improved land and water management | $82,500.00 |
| Katundra Pty Ltd & Romiloch Pty Ltd & K.J Siegert & M.L Siegert & R.P Siegert & The Trustee For The Glenview Trust | Farm infrastructure upgrade to improve feeding and pasture quality | $31,702.00 |
| Kevin James King and Janice Anne King | King family sheep and wool market transition | $48,055.59 |
| Kilamarup Pty Ltd | Kilamarup Farms feed capacity and drought‑proofing project | $73,628.50 |
| Kunmallup Holdings Pty Ltd | Kunmallup Farm containment and finishing yards project | $68,701.50 |
| L.C Hall & S.J Humphris | Feedlot infrastructure to support on‑farm sheep finishing | $75,645.35 |
| L.H Wray & T.D Wray | Multi‑purpose undercover sheep facility with sheep handler unit | $81,159.67 |
| Lachlan McCabe | Farm business transition plan tourism diversification stream | $82,500.00 |
| Lara Downs Pty Ltd | Improving sheep feeding systems to support profitability and transition beyond live export | $16,363.60 |
| Lawbrook Holdings Pty Ltd | Strategic transition from live export to meat sheep and cropping | $82,500.00 |
| Lepus Pty Ltd | Gnowergerup Farms lamb finishing and handling infrastructure upgrade | $82,500.00 |
| Leyburn Farm Stays Pty Ltd | B&E Creek & Co – harvester upgrade to support cropping expansion | $82,500.00 |
| Longawarra Nominees Pty Ltd | Perennial pasture and infrastructure development for year‑round sheep production | $82,500.00 |
| LS Johnston Pty Ltd | Infrastructure and technology upgrades to improve sheep productivity | $82,500.00 |
| M R & C E Lewis | Supporting sheep operations at Arubiddy through feed storage and water monitoring infrastructure | $69,168.00 |
| M.E Ash & B.F Pullella | Sheep feeding upgrades | $82,500.00 |
| M.G Humphry & T.G Humphry & Pankee Valley Trading Trust | Transition to lamb production through new finishing facilities | $63,668.87 |
| M.L McLean & M.T McLean | Accelerating transition to high‑value grass‑fed sheep | $82,500.00 |
| M.N Norton & P.G Norton & L.M. Norton & C.G. Norton | Merino wether grain feeding upgrade | $9,493.00 |
| Marjidin Pty Ltd | Sheep feedlot to support domestic processing | $23,189.52 |
| Maurice John Smith and Darren James Smith | Hay shed construction to support drought feeding, lamb finishing and market flexibility | $82,500.00 |
| Meg Hooper & HL Hooper | Sheep paddock fencing upgrades to improve grazing management | $18,086.75 |
| Melissa Lee Hawkins | Hay and shearing shed infrastructure upgrade to support domestic markets | $82,500.00 |
| Merna Farming Pty Ltd | Merna Farms sheep management and pasture improvement project | $82,500.00 |
| Michael Ross Campbell | Campbell Family Trust confinement feeding, grass finishing and feedlot enrichment lamb project | $82,500.00 |
| Morrell Valley Pty Ltd | Strategic silo infrastructure project to reduce risk post live export | $82,500.00 |
| N.E Major & R.G Major & The Trustee for Ross Major Family Trust | Implementation of a grain‑based sheep finishing facility for R G Major & Co | $78,650.00 |
| Nisaja Nominees Pty Ltd | Transforming non‑arable land for sustainable farm diversification | $82,500.00 |
| Nolyang Pty Ltd | Increase grain storage capacity | $77,029.68 |
| P.W Lubcke & A.M Lubcke | Exclusion boundary fencing next to WA state forest | $81,515.50 |
| Pabula Pty Ltd | Kylie Farms sheep feedlot infrastructure upgrade project | $82,500.00 |
| Panther Enterprises Pty Ltd & the Trustee for Divine Intervention Trust & A.T Wilson & T.I Wilson | Transition strategy for Indinup Pastoral Co, Katanning | $39,875.00 |
| Parsons Farming Pty Ltd | New machinery shed to support cropping expansion | $82,500.00 |
| Paul Melvin Bignell | Transition to conditioning of wether lambs and hoggets | $82,500.00 |
| PC & SJ Paterson | Expansion of sheep feeding capacity and on‑farm grain storage | $18,918.50 |
| Quanta Pty Ltd | Enhancing pasture quality through soil regeneration | $82,267.90 |
| R J Avery Holdings Pty Ltd | Developing drought and confinement feeding capabilities on farm to strengthen performance across seasons | $64,764.15 |
| R.W Higham & W.C Higham & the Trustee for The Higham Family Trust | Pasture paddock rejuvenation | $82,500.00 |
| Rapanui Pastoral Pty Ltd | Business improvement plan to support on‑farm lamb finishing for domestic markets | $81,253.38 |
| Rhodes Pastoral Pty Ltd | Sheep loading ramp upgrade to improve safety and efficiency | $20,000.20 |
| RJ & CM Guinness Family Trust and RJ Guinness | Ensuring long‑term sustainability in mixed farming operations | $82,500.00 |
| RJ and CM Maddams | Transition from export‑focused sheep production to cattle backgrounding | $82,500.00 |
| RM2 Enterprises Pty Ltd | Diversifying through confinement feeding and cropping | $82,500.00 |
| Robinson's Yarranup Pty Ltd | Yarranup farm transition from export‑focused merino production to domestic meat and cropping | $79,081.20 |
| Rockett Pty Ltd | Shearing shed roof and grain storage infrastructure upgrade | $75,323.11 |
| S.L Wilding & T.B Wilding | Transition from live export through paddock trafficability improvements | $82,500.00 |
| S.M Ewen & M.J Ewen | Purchase of a deep ripper to convert grazing land to cropping | $82,500.00 |
| Scenic Investments Pty Ltd | Construction of a grain and fertiliser storage shed to improve on‑farm efficiency and business resilience | $82,500.00 |
| Schinzig Farming Pty Ltd | On‑farm infrastructure expansion to support transition from live export | $71,030.30 |
| Scotstun Pty Ltd | Development of a high‑performance on‑farm lamb finishing system | $82,500.00 |
| SK Trading (WA) Pty Ltd | Transition of Sunnydown from predominantly sheep to cropping | $51,756.65 |
| Spacer Tech Pty Ltd | Mount Ferguson Grazing on‑farm lamb finishing project | $82,500.00 |
| Spencerbay Pty Ltd | Redesigned fencelines and laneway systems with semi‑permanent yards on an isolated block | $47,620.99 |
| Strebor Pty Ltd | Fencing upgrades to support lambing, finishing and cropping management | $26,400.00 |
| T.M Johns & E.G Ludemann & G.L Ludemann & S Ludemann | Creation of a new sheep trading enterprise supplying domestic and feedlot markets | $33,337.70 |
| T.S. & D.E. Cowcher Farms Pty Ltd | Pasture and cropping technology improvements to support transition | $75,575.50 |
| Tachbrook Pty Ltd | Construction of an on‑farm grain bunker to support sheep and cropping | $82,500.00 |
| Talbot Downs Pty Ltd | D.R & L.E Gooding | $19,213.36 |
| Tandar Pty Ltd | Development of irrigated summer feed systems for lamb finishing | $82,500.00 |
| The South Group Pty Ltd | CJ South & Co enterprise transition project | $82,500.00 |
| The Trustee for Grant Ward Family Trust & The Trustee for Phillip Ward Family Trust & The Trustee for Ward Brothers Family Trust | Enhancement of feed supply and finishing options for local markets | $82,500.00 |
| The Trustee for the BM Van Beek Trust & The Trustee for the VB AG Trust & K.G Van Beek & M.W Van Beek | Koolena Farm Wannery infrastructure upgrades | $82,500.00 |
| The Trustee for the CCPAT Trust & The Trustee for the TSP Trust | Grain bag storage expansion and lentil enterprise development at Woolkabin Farms | $75,020.00 |
| Tilbrook PC & RL | Building a resilient future for fine wool sheep production | $82,500.00 |
| TMH Management Pty Ltd | Investment in increased on‑farm grain storage infrastructure for transition to feedlotting prime lambs | $26,853.75 |
| TR Camerer Pty Ltd | On‑farm wool storage to improve market flexibility | $82,500.00 |
| Undercliffe Pty Ltd | Dual‑purpose farm shed to support livestock and cropping | $82,500.00 |
| United Enterprises (WA) Pty Ltd | Sheep forward | $82,500.00 |
| Upper Blackwood Estate Pty Ltd | Infrastructure upgrade and equipment purchase – Te Pari HD4 sheep handler | $25,850.00 |
| Valerie Esme Mouritz | Cattle yard infrastructure for farm diversification | $82,500.00 |
| Wangeling Nominees Pty Ltd | Piesse Farming Trust transition project | $82,500.00 |
| Warra Warra Farming Pty Ltd | Sheep systems modernisation project with smart water and remote weighing | $54,083.50 |
| Warragull Pty Ltd | Equipment purchase to safely and efficiently handle increased on‑farm grain production | $82,500.00 |
| Warranine Park Pty Ltd | Improved sheep handling and on‑farm monitoring systems | $82,500.00 |
| Wayne Andrew Parker | Infrastructure upgrades to enhance domestic lamb production | $59,716.25 |
| Wesley Brian Silver | Sheep yards and coolroom construction | $17,518.34 |
| Westlands Honey Pty Ltd | Infrastructure upgrades for lamb and Dorper transition | $82,500.00 |
| Wilglenon Pty Ltd | Diversification plan for cropping and sheep meat production | $69,576.10 |
| Willawa Holdings Pty Ltd | Development of accurate on‑farm sheep drafting and weighing processes | $17,221.60 |
| Wollan Pty Ltd | Wollan infrastructure upgrade | $34,588.40 |
| Woodyarrup Farm Pty Ltd | Sheep handling equipment upgrade | $20,039.01 |
| Woolamia Pty Ltd | Sheep yard cover and handling upgrade for safer, low‑stress livestock management | $82,500.00 |
| Wyarin Nominees Pty Ltd | Live export diversification strategy for Patterson Farms | $81,763.41 |
For more information, visit GrantConnect.
Round 1 of the Livestock Transport Industry Transition Program closed 1 December 2025.
Grant outcomes were announced on 20 March 2026. $691,117 in funding was awarded to 20 livestock transport operators to assist implementation activities under the program.
All grants include GST unless otherwise stated and pending final contracting.
| Lead Recipient | Project Title | Value of grant $ including GST (up to) |
|---|---|---|
| A.L Post & D.R Post | Prime mover retrofit for grain cartage | $12,189.38 |
| Benjamin Schinzig | Multi species livestock trailer to diversify transport | $44,000.00 |
| C.L Kirk & G.J Kirk | Drop deck trailer for wool and machinery transport | $44,000.00 |
| Chasin Time Holdings Pty Ltd & The Wandara Trust & J.M Williams & S Williams | Workshop equipment to support business diversification | $28,089.75 |
| Christopher Glenn Davis | Truck and trailer upgrades for domestic transport | $30,250.00 |
| DL Bleechmore Pty Ltd | Asset upgrades to transition into bulk haulage | $44,000.00 |
| Eddie Zambonetti Pty Ltd | Cattle transport upgrade to support domestic markets | $44,000.00 |
| Hillside Agri Pty Ltd | Feed and storage shed for domestic operations | $44,000.00 |
| Jevaro Nominees Pty Ltd & the Trustee for The O'Rourke Family Trust | Grain auger to support domestic fodder supply | $21,725.00 |
| M. & J. Mitchell Pty Ltd | Livestock holding shed to support domestic transport | $44,000.00 |
| Melissa Lee Hawkins | Grain tipper and prime mover for bulk haulage | $44,000.00 |
| MJL Logistics Pty Ltd | Livestock trailer and training for cattle transport | $44,000.00 |
| P.M Cooke & The Warra Farms Trust | Tipper trailer for bulk agricultural transport | $44,000.00 |
| PC Haulage Pty Ltd | B‑double livestock trailer for domestic markets | $44,000.00 |
| SSJ Transport Pty Ltd | Container trailers to diversify freight services | $44,000.00 |
| Syd. Matthews & Co. Pty Ltd | Tri axle tipper to support grain and fertiliser cartage | $44,000.00 |
| T & T Rural Contracting Pty Ltd | Small truck and telehandler to expand freight services | $44,000.00 |
| The Trustee For Jamiah Family Trust | Flat top trailer to expand general freight | $27,225.00 |
| Tristan James Weightman Smith | Grain trailer to transition from livestock transport | $44,000.00 |
| Windrow Holdings Pty Ltd | Refrigerated trailer for processed meat transport | $24,750.00 |
For more information, visit GrantConnect.
The Enhancing Market Demand Grants Program is designed to increase information available to Australian sheep, agriculture, food and fibre industries on market opportunities and/or stronger business-to-business relationships for interstate and overseas markets for sheep products; and markets for Australian agri-food in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Applications for the Enhancing Market Demand Grants Program closed early November 2025. The round provided up to $3.65 million (GST exclusive) to 12 successful applicants from 2025-26 to 2027-28 for projects to assist implementation activities under the program.
All grants include GST unless otherwise stated and pending final contracting.
| Project title | Summary | Lead recipient | Value of Grant $ (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Your Local Butcher - Enhancing Demand for Australian Sheepmeat | The project will expand AMIC s ‘Love Your Local Butcher’ (LYLB) brand into a coordinated national marketing program promoting Australian lamb through independent retail butchers. It will equip small butcher businesses with professional tools and content to promote lamb locally, complementing Meat & Livestock Australia marketing. This includes building a self-sustaining platform that drives domestic demand, supports diversification away from live sheep exports, and strengthens confidence in Australian lamb. | Australian Meat Industry Council | 550,000.00 |
| More to Meat Initiative (Phase 4) | The project will assist in the delivery of Phase 4 of the More to Meat Initiative evolving to include a greater focus on innovative market opportunities and more collaboration and upskilling of individual processors to develop tailored engagement strategies for commercial and community stakeholders. This includes promoting innovation, market opportunities, investment, job opportunities and regional economic benefits. | Australian Meat Processor Corporation Ltd | 426,800.00 |
| Sheep Futures — Women Leading the Flock | The project will support informed sheep flock expansion by improving understanding of export opportunity, enterprise viability and succession leadership helping strengthen national sheep meat supply confidence and readiness. It will feature succession pathways for young women participating in sheep enterprises and translate trusted data and lived experience into clear confidence tools. Regional workshops in Western Australia and national briefings will ensure insights are shared across all major sheep-producing states. | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia Ltd | 54,670.00 |
| Beyond Borders — Understanding market dynamics and unlocking consumer demand for Australian sheep food/fibre products in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), specifically Jordanian, and Australian Markets | This project aims to examine the long-term sustainability of Australian food/fibre products within and beyond Australian borders. An industry-led research project with a reciprocal collaborative protocol to ensure stakeholder engagement. The research findings and recommendations will be used to support on-farm decision-making and create evidence-based extension materials. | Charles Sturt University | 135,877.50 |
| Sheep Industry Pivot — Diversifying Market Pathways to Enhance Demand for Australian Sheep Products | The project will develop new value-added and by-product opportunities for domestic and international specialty markets. Combining applied market research, design-led collaboration, and real-world pilot implementation, the project will deliver actionable commercial insights, new product opportunities, and stronger industry capability to build a more resilient and adaptable Australian sheep industry. | Edith Cowan University | 549,952.70 |
| Pathways to growth for Australian sheep industry products | Australia's boxed sheep meat industry is positioned to transition from live exports towards enhanced domestic processing and value-adding opportunities. This project will conduct in-depth research and data analysis to chart effective growth pathways for domestic and export markets to identify potential and foster broad industry acceptance of the transition away from live sheep exports. The project will identify market opportunities in established overseas regions. | Episode 3 Pty Ltd | 49,995.00 |
| Unlocking Market Demand for Australian Sheep Products. A Behavioural Science Approach | This project will apply a behavioural science approach to understand the key drivers and barriers affecting Australian sheep producers’ ability to access new and diverse markets, including exports to the MENA region. Practical behaviourally informed strategies for industry and government will be developed to support sheep producers in adapting to changing market demands and successfully transitioning to new market opportunities. | Evidn Pty Ltd | 54,450.00 |
| Market Transition Strategy for Enhancing Demand for Diversifying Agri-food Exports in the MENA Region | This project will develop a comprehensive, research-based strategy to enhance market demand for Australian agri-food exports (e.g. sheep meat, beef, grains, pulses, processed food), including Halal-certified processed sheep meat exports to the MENA region. It will develop a market transition strategy, including a roadmap and practical transition pathways for exporters and Australian producers. Insights from Halal meat industries will inform a strategic roadmap that supports regional processing capacity, ensures religious compliance, and strengthens Australia's agri-food footprint in MENA markets. | Federation University Australia | 549,634.80 |
| Strengthening and diversifying demand for Australian sheep products through market and consumer insights and strategic business collaboration in domestic markets and export markets in Southeast Asia, North America, and MENA region. | This project will focus on understanding consumer preferences, market trends, and identifying new opportunities to support the new processing plants to develop and expand businesses in Southeast Asia, North America, and the MENA region. By collaborating with industry partners and utilising market research, the project will provide practical insights and strategies to enable the sheep supply chain, comprising producers, processors, exporters, and other stakeholders, to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic trading environment. | Greenleaf Enterprises Pty Ltd | 539,000.00 |
| Advancing and developing Australian agri-food exports: A study of market demand and consumer opportunities in MENA | This project will identify how Australian producers can better meet market demand and strengthen long-term trade relationships to the MENA region. Led by Griffith University in collaboration with university and industry partners, the project’s findings will guide producers with evidence of market demand and consumer preferences, showing how verified Australian agri-food products can achieve sustainable growth in the MENA region. | Griffith University | 389,281.20 |
| Aussie Meat Academy — Enhancing Market Demand for Australian Sheepmeat | This project will deliver Aussie Meat Academy events across 16 priority markets, showcasing the quality, versatility and value of Australian sheepmeat to commercial decision-makers. This is a new and separate initiative with a dedicated focus on sheepmeat and market-specific training formats designed to accelerate adoption in key channels. It will leverage MLA’s global offices, technical experts and its Lambassadors, alongside industry and government partners, to maximise impact and efficiency. | Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd | 550,000.00 |
| Understanding Consumer and Market Acceptance of Australian Sheep for Premium Pet Food | This project will explore how Australian sheep meat and by-products, such as offal and fat, can be used in premium pet food for consumers in Japan, Korea, and China. Research findings will guide producers and exporters in developing products that match consumer preferences and in designing marketing and education strategies to build trust and demand. By improving the understanding of international consumer needs and creating practical pathways for new markets, this project will support stronger, more diversified export opportunities for Australian sheep products and the broader agricultural sector. | University of Technology Sydney | 170,500.00 |
Package overview
The assistance package will assist the sector to:
- collaborate on a long-term strategy, supported by investment
- improve the profitability of the farm to feedlot end of the supply chain, ensuring continuity and quality of supply
- leverage technology to improve feedback loops and position producers to best meet market and consumer requirements
- strengthen business resilience and support vibrant local communities.
Sheep Industry Strategy and Implementation Plan
Funding of $0.8 million to deliver an industry-led, government supported strategy, underpinned by robust economic analysis, that promotes direction, confidence and growth in the national and Western Australian sheep meat and wool industry.
A priority action plan to support industry activities that implement the strategy will also be developed, including research and development priorities and other producer and supply chain needs.
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) was awarded the grant.
For more details visit GrantConnect.
The Future Flock
SPA will lead The Future Flock, a national project to set the direction for Australia’s sheep industry, in addition to delivering a WA roadmap.
The Future Flock will bring producers and supply chain operators together to tackle shared challenges and opportunities — developing solutions and shaping the industry’s future.
This project combines national consultation and economic modelling, addressing national and state priorities in parallel while WA-specific insights will tailor a state strategy and action and investment roadmap for Western Australia.
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WA Roadmap to 2028
As part of The Future Flock, SPA will also work with the Transition Advocate (an independent voice appointed to facilitate two-way communication between industry and government) and the Strategic Steering Group (a panel of industry leaders) to develop a WA roadmap. The WA roadmap has been initiated to guide the development of a medium-long term industry strategy and priority action plan for, and supported by, the state’s sheep and wool sector.
During December 2025 — March 2026 stakeholders from across the sheep supply-chain provided their views which helped guide and shape the development of the WA Roadmap.
More information can be found on the WA Roadmap page.
Implementation Fund
Funding of $5 million has been allocated to implement priority actions arising from the industry strategy.
Extension Program
$4.0 million for the MUSTER program to demonstrate and encourage adoption of best practice farming systems to improve farmer knowledge in new farming practices; and assist the sheep industry to transition away from live sheep exports by sea by considering other market opportunities for wool, meat and co-products.
The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) was awarded the grant.
Muster Co-Design
The first co-design process is underway, with GGA engaging directly with grower groups that expressed interest in participating in the program.
This process will identify the best practice information that WA sheep and wool producers need to prepare for the future, where this information can be found, how best to extend that knowledge, and who is best suited to deliver the message.
If you are a researcher or industry expert with specific experience in research, development, extensions and adoption within the sheep and wool sectors, please consider contributing to the design of MUSTER by cosigning up at the program website below.
Further information is available at the Grower Group Alliance website.
Farm Business Transition 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 tailored to individual farm business circumstances and for a range of activities including infrastructure upgrades, equipment purchases, training, adoption of innovation and alternative management practices amongst others.
This $30 million program will be delivered over 2 rounds.
Market Feedback and Forward Contracts Program
To enable increased producer use of existing processor feedback and data tools that support continuous improvement of the sheep flock, $2 million has been allocated for training. This would include developing guidance material and training support for the use of forward contracts through the sheep supply chain.
Supply Chain Capacity Program
The Supply Chain Capacity Program, administered by the Western Australian Government for producers and processors, is designed to fund capital works that increase the capacity, efficiency and productivity of the sheep supply chain in Western Australia.
This $40 million program will be delivered over 2 rounds.
For more information, visit WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Enhancing Market Demand Program
The $27.0 million Enhancing Market Demand (EMD) program is focused on strengthening demand for Australian sheep meat and products within Australia and internationally, with a strong focus on supporting diversification opportunities for Australian agri-food businesses.
The program forms an integral component of the $139.8 million sheep industry assistance package, adopting a ‘whole-of-system’ approach to enhance local and global demand. This complements ongoing producer and supply chain initiatives and transition oversight.
The program began in 2024-25, and will run over 4 years to 2027-28, with a focus on:
- Strengthening the profile and brand of Australian sheep meat and products
- Supporting the diversification of markets for sheep meat and their products and broader agrifood products
- Building confidence in the domestic sheep industry by securing reliable demand
- Assisting the industry to develop new and emerging opportunities domestically and abroad.
The program has 4 key activity streams:
- $9.0 million over 3 years to Austrade to deliver marketing and promotional activities to support growth in exports of processed sheep products and diversification opportunities for agri-food exports to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- $3.0 million over 3 years to Meat & Livestock Australia (Market Development Grant), to promote, market and advocate for Australian sheep meat and sheep products in key markets to create a fertile environment for increased demand and sales internationally and domestically.
- $8.6 million over 4 years for Agriculture Counsellors for Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) to support regional trade relationships and market opportunities for Australian sheep, food and fibre products in the MENA region.
- $4.4 million over 3 years towards the Enhancing Market Demand Grants program for grants to explore opportunities to maintain and develop markets for Australian sheep products, and markets for Australian agri-food in the MENA region.
Delivered a range of marketing and promotion activities in Australia and overseas which have focussed on:
- Positioning Australian sheep meat as a premium product
- Expanding global export opportunities for Australian sheep meat
- Increasing demand for Australian agri-food exports to MENA
- Strengthening industry relationships and connecting producers with overseas buyers
- Appointing an additional TradeStart Advisor at the Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC) in Western Australia to help producers in the State to grow and diversify their exports.
Austrade’s TradeStart Advisors across Australia also provide support to local producers and businesses across the sheep supply chain by providing:
- Free, tailored advice and assistance on exporting
- Connections to offshore market opportunities
- Inclusion in overseas trade missions and promotional events
- Export-focused training, including ‘export-ready’ workshops.
Further information and local contacts are available at TradeStart advisers | Austrade
Meat and Livestock Australia is promoting, marketing and advocating for sheep meat and related products in key domestic and international markets to secure and grow ongoing demand across the supply chain. Key activities include:
- Developing its Aussie Meat Academy program to boost demand for Australian sheep meat products
- Broadening its Lambassador program
- Engaging technical specialists to design and deliver an education program, and
- Develop digital education and knowledge assets.
Last year’s Lambassador tour began in Western Australia and includes chefs and influencers from 11 countries, helping expand market reach and reinforce Australia’s reputation as a world leader in premium red meat.
For more information on the tour and other MLA activities, visit www.mla.com.au.
Counsellors for Dubai and Riyadh support trade and market opportunities for Australian sheep, food and fibre products across the MENA.
They work to advocate, negotiate, and secure trade relationships, promote Australian products, and support market growth with MENA identified as a priority region due to strong and growing demand for Australian sheep products.
To learn more, visit the Overseas Agriculture Counsellor Network webpage on the department’s website to hear from counsellors, including the Agricultural Counsellor for Dubai.
This program supports support diversifying exports of Australian agricultural and food products, particularly to the MENA region. This includes focusing on increasing demand and sales of sheepmeat at home and abroad, ensuring Australian farmers benefit from the trade of high-quality and ethically produced food and fibre.
Twelve successful projects were awarded up to $3.65 million (GST exclusive) to be delivered over 2025-26 to 2027-28. Recipients include industry peak bodies, agricultural consultants, and other organisations. These organisations will work with Australian sheep, agriculture, food and fibre industries on active and emerging market opportunities, and will assist farmers, producers and exporters to build stronger business-to-business relationships.
Shearing Industry Transition Program
The $2.2 million Shearing Industry Transition Program will assist shearing contractors to facilitate a broader range of seasonally complementary agricultural and regional work for their employees in the Western Australian agricultural sector.
The WA Shearing Industry Association Inc (WASIA) was awarded the grant for the Beyond the Shed program, which was launched in January 2026.
For more information and to register interest to participate, visit Beyond The Shed | WA Shearing Industry Association.
Financial Counselling Services
The Rural Financial Counselling Service in Western Australia has received $2.4 million to provide additional counselling services in the region.
For more information, visit Support services.
Community Wellbeing Program
$1.5 million for activities promoting resilience in WA communities affected by the phase out of live sheep exports by sea. Applications closed on 24 July 2025, with Blue Tree Project, Holyoake and Rural Aid awarded grants.
This program is being administered by the Western Australian Government.
For more information visit Support services.
Resources
Sheep Industry Transition Assistance Package: Transition assistance for sheep producers and the supply chain for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea
This document sets out how funding will assist farmers and the rest of the supply chain to capitalise on the opportunities from this transition and the increasing demand for sheep meat domestically and globally.
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Co-design themes
This document details program components under each theme, including the funding allocation, timing of activities and grant opportunities and how these program features relate to the co-design outcomes.
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