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Cost of Production
04.11.2013What is your business cost of grain, wool and meat production?As most Australian farmers are ‘price takers’ rather than ‘price makers’, it is important to know the business cost of production for your various commodities. Knowing this cost
Region: National
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Farm Business Overview
04.11.2013How do you keep track of your farm business performance? Maintaining a sound business management discipline of measuring business performance, using this information for planning and then learning from each year’s results, will ensure a healthy
Region: National
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Farm Financial Tool: Balance Sheet Fact Sheet
04.11.2013How secure is your farm business? Many farmers ask why they need a business balance sheet, as they are not selling any land. The reality is that the balance sheet is the only record that indicates the growth in wealth of the business over time, and
Region: National
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Farm Financial Tool: Profit and Loss Budget Fact Sheet
04.11.2013How do I know if my business is viable?Maintaining a sound business management discipline of measuring business performance, using this information for planning and then learning from each year’s results, will ensure a healthy and sustainable
Region: National
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What your tax return tells you
04.11.2013How much does your tax return tell you about your business? One of the few legal obligations on a farm business is to have an annual tax return completed, so by default, tax returns remain the number one financial record of a farm business. However,
Region: National
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Farm Financial Tool: Livestock Gross Margin Budget Fact Sheet
04.11.2013Do you know the relative profitability of your farm’s enterprises?Many Australian farmers are involved in ‘multiple enterprise’ farming systems, which means the profits from each enterprise should be known. It is therefore important to
Region: National
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Key Financial Ratios
04.11.2013Understanding your key financial ratios helps manage your farm business sustainability.As farm businesses become more sophisticated and owners strive ever harder to improve profitability and create wealth, the move beyond simple measures of physical
Region: National
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Farm Financial Tool: Crop Gross Margin Budget Fact Sheet
04.11.2013Do you know the relative profitability of your farm’s enterprises? Many Australian farmers are involved in ‘multiple enterprise’ farming systems, which means the profits from each enterprise should be known. It is important to understand gross
Region: National
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Better fertiliser decisions for crop nutrition
04.11.2013Inefficient of incorrect use of fertiliser can be a substantial, but somewhat hidden, cost in the cropping operation. Using good data to better understand your existing soil nutrient status before deciding on a fertiliser strategy can optimise
Region: National
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Micronutrients and trace elements
04.11.2013Micronutrient deficiencies can be tricky to diagnose and treat. By knowing your soil type, considering crop requirements and the season, and supporting this knowledge with diagnostic tools and strategies, effective management is possible.
Region: National