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Bega Better Farms Program

Jenna van Nierop

Provides financial grants to eligible dairy farmers who have a current milk supply agreement with Bega Group or Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative.


Australian dairy farmers are eligible for a Better Farms Program grant if they have a current milk supply agreement with Bega Group or Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative and if they apply to be considered for a grant.


Grants must be used on one of the three key focus areas: Capital projects, Development & Training or Services Support.


  • Capital project grants are up to $5,000 per year per eligible dairy farm business.
  • Advice & Services support grants are up to $1,000 per year per eligible dairy farm business.
  • Development & Training grants are up to $1,000 per year per eligible dairy farm business.


There is a limit of $1.1M per financial year available for distribution as Better Farms Program grants to eligible dairy farmers.


Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider's website.


Smith Thornton subscribes to a grant search provider and can help you prepare your grant application. If you have any questions our Business Services Advisor Jenna van Nierop will be happy to assist. You can email her at jennav@smiththornton.com.au or call her on 9842 5155.

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