Workshop to Boost Financial Confidence for South Australian Farmers – Jamestown and Strathalbyn
9 February 2026
Workshop to Boost Financial Confidence for South Australian Farmers – Jamestown and Strathalbyn
South Australian farmers will have the opportunity to strengthen their financial skills and improve business decision-making through a one-day workshop funded under the State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Running a farming business in 2026 requires a clear understanding of financial performance, with rising input costs, increasing machinery expenses and seasonal variability placing greater pressure on operational and management decisions. In response, Livestock SA is delivering a practical, face-to-face workshop designed to help farmers and business partners better understand their financial position and apply this knowledge to decision-making over the next 12 months.
The session will guide participants through the key numbers underpinning their business, with a focus on cashflow management, debt settings and understanding the long-term impacts of day-to-day decisions. It will also support stronger internal business communication, helping families and partners align around financial priorities.
“This is a workshop that offers practical tools producers can use immediately in their businesses,” said Sophie Ashby, Project Officer at Livestock SA. “Producers have told us they want support that’s grounded in real farm operations, and that’s exactly what this workshop delivers. It’s about building clarity and confidence so families can make informed decisions together, with the numbers in front of them.”
Participants will gain:
- Greater confidence in understanding their financial position
- Clearer visibility of how cash flows through the business
- Increased confidence in financial discussions with partners or family
- Practical preparation for upcoming bank and finance reviews
- Tools to support confident, forward-looking business decisions
The workshop is suited to farmers navigating high input costs or tight cashflow, those preparing for bank reviews, and businesses operating within partnership or family structures. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring their most recent financial statements for personal reference.
Workshop Details:
First Workshop – Friday 20th February 2026
Location: Jamestown
Venue: The Hub - 103 Ayr Street, Jamestown
Arrival: 8:45am
Start: 9:00am
Finish: 3:30pm
Register: AgCelerate financial literacy workshop - Jamestown
Second Workshop – Wednesday 18th March 2026
Location: Strathalbyn
Venue: Racing Club - 40 Ashbourne Road, Strathalbyn
Arrival: 8:45am
Start: 9:00am
Finish: 3:30pm
Register: AgCelerate financial literacy workshop - Strathalbyn
Cost: Free
*Lunch + tea and coffee provided at both venues
This initiative is funded through the South Australian Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package, supporting producers to strengthen business resilience and long-term planning.
Ends
Image of Sophie Ashby, Project Officer, Livestock SA.
Further information:
Cathy McHugh
Communications Manager
0412 515 819
About Livestock SA:
Livestock SA is the peak industry body representing South Australia’s livestock producers, including more than 5,200 sheep producers, 2,700 beef cattle producers and several hundred goat producers across the state.
South Australia’s red meat and wool industries contribute approximately $4.49 billion to the state’s economy each year, and employ over 21,000 South Australians, accounting for 28% of all agricultural sector jobs.