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Update Paper
Succession planning - Start now
20.11.2012Take Home Messages• Succession planning must be seen as an ongoing process of high-quality human resource management• Rewards and responsibilities must be clear for every person in the business• Contribution of capital must be rewarded in a
Region: National
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Publication
GRDC Farm Practices Survey 2012
14.11.2012This is the second GRDC Farm Practice Survey Report. The GRDC commissioned Kaliber Research Pty Ltd to survey a national subset of grain producers and gather data about their farming operations and practices. The survey was based on their farming
Region: National, North, South, West
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Factsheet
Adult Plant Resistance Fact Sheet
02.11.2012Adult plant resistance is a useful trait to consider in variety selection, especially for rust resistance. Understanding how it works can make fungicide application decisions easier.
Region: National
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Update Paper
Making good decisions or a bit of bush psychology
27.09.2012Take Home Message:Peoples’ goals, values and beliefs are key drivers of farm business. Regardless of the quality of the land resource, technical experience, finance available and equity levels, a successful farm business can only operate
Region: National
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Update Paper
National Centre for Farmer Health - Helping farmers to better…
26.09.2012Take Home Messages:• Research has consistently shown that the health of the ‘farming’ community is poorer than that of rural communities.• The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) seeks to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of
Region: National
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Update Paper
Cost of production and enterprise risks
11.09.20121.Cash surplus target is 8% of the five year average income.2.Cropping enterprises achieve better profits when the total spent on fertiliser and chemicals as part of farm inputs is in the range of 25 - 28% of the five year average income.3.For
Region: National, South
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Update Paper
Making effective grain marketing decisions
11.09.2012Take home message• There is more to grain marketing than simply selling or brokering grain.adviser• There appears to be limited truth or accountability in advertising. The basic principle of “Buyer Beware” applies.• What can an adviser say?
Region: National
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Update Paper
Grain market outlook - August 2012
29.08.2012Take Home Messages:• Final results of US drought will have a strong impact on the market • Demand changes will be dependent on ultimate world supply • A lot can and will change in the coming 12 month marketing window. • Be objective and
Region: National
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Factsheet
Grain Storage Fact Sheet: Performance testing aeration systems
22.08.2012Aerating grain in storage creates cool, uniform moisture conditions throughout the grain bulk. Cool grain temperatures slow or stop insect pest development and maintain grain quality.A simple device called an ‘A-Flow’ has been developed to
Region: National, North, South, West
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Update Paper
Understanding the drivers of farming systems
21.08.2012Take Home Messages:The evolution of farming system should be a function of logical business decision making since the majority of farmers will list profit as a key motivator. Many farm business managers adopt an oversimplified approach to this,
Region: National