Business Articles
Poor lamb-marking percentages? Let’s ‘webinar’ the topic!
By Allie Jones, Livestock Extension Officer and Charlotte Cavanagh, Veterinary Officer, NSW DPI (Bourke) Staff from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the Livestock Health and Pest Authorities (LHPA) received numerous reports of...Ever wondered if you’re making a difference? The truth is, without even trying, everything you do is changing the universe
There is rarely a linear path to create an idea or business. Every decision you make, every action you take in your business, has a flow on effect. The circumstance, the market, the business changes with each decision made.Prestigious farming organisation throws its doors open
Primary producers wanting to gain access to the world’s pre-eminent farming network are urged to apply for a 2013 Nuffield Australia scholarship. The application period opened on the 1st April and runs through to the 30th June 2012, for travel...Webinars – Bringing the Information to You
by Liz GuerinKeeping up to date with the latest information or innovations has always been a responsibility of producers. However in pastoral areas, this becomes an additional challenge for producers when the tyranny of distance is considered.
AW Howard Memorial Study Awards
AW Howard Memorial Study Awards for Australian Grazing or Rangeland Extension Consultants, Advisers and Agribusiness Specialists; and Australian Graziers or Rangelands Pastoralists.
Nuffield scholarship a life-changing opportunity
Applications for the 2013 round of Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships will open on the 1st April 2012.
Key Farm Financial Benchmarks
What should I be monitoring?
Innovation a way of life
By Liz Guerin If a nagging idea of how to do things better has kept you up at night, or if you’ve woken at 2am with a brilliant solution to a problem, then you are not alone.
Calling all farmers to open their gates this FarmDay
“We’ve found that the city families who have participated in FarmDay are now our greatest advocates in metropolitan areas and are educating their friends and family on the importance of supporting Australia’s farmers.
Carbon Farming – Bestprac Group Webinar
By Wendy Davidson Leonard Cohen from Canopy addressed the Flinders Merino Bestprac group, in September 2011, to discuss Carbon Farming. Leonard spoke extensively about the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) being administered by the Department...Pastoral Tourism - Cashing in on Natural Assets
by Liz Guerin
Carbon Farming Initiative & the Carbon Tax
With the Federal Government’s carbon legislation now passed, many wool growers may be wondering what impact the Carbon Tax will have on their existing operations, or how they can take part in a carbon economy.
Moving Beyond Reasonable Drought
By John Squires Doug and Wendy Avery of Bonavaree Farm Co Ltd in Marlborough, New Zealand, visited Australia in August to present information at the National Bestprac Forum which was held in Hawker.
Tourism in the Rangelands
Presentation by Brendan and Carmel Reynolds at the Bestprac National Forum 2011
Principles of Succession Planning
Presentation by John Squires at Bestprac National Forum 2011
On the Road in South Africa
By Sally Ware, I & I NSW
FlyBoss all good at Goondiwindi
Mark and Vicki Murphy, ‘Karbullah’ via Goondiwindi have moved-on from a ‘cure’ approach to flystrike.
Sheep and wool studies
University of New England (UNE) offers the most comprehensive range of sheep and wool units in Australia.
Precision Sheep Management Webinars
The Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation webinars are available on the CRC website.
Time Spent Off-Farm Most Profitable
By Liz Guerin
Managing non- mulesing – A Producer Perspective
by Liz Guerin
Programs designed to replace traditional mulesing with welfare-improved practices – non surgical alternatives
The Australian wool industry has done extensive research to find an effective intradermal agent.
Snowgum offer
Australian outdoor clothing company Snowgum is offering Australian woolgrowers a 20% discount off the price of its Australian superfine Merino apparel.
July Feature: Business Boot Camp
By Liz Guerin
Decline in Plant Poisonings in Western NSW
By Greg Curran Regional Veterinary Officer NSW Dept Industry & Investment
The FlyBoss takes off
A major resource for the entire Australian sheep industry has been launched.
Think Tank: Ensuring Sustainability and Embracing Change in the SA Rangelands
As part of the DAFF Funded project a forum was held in Orroroo, SA, on June 28.
New OH&S laws for all
What are the model work health and safety laws? Why do we need model work health and safety laws?
Praise for UQ rural education initiative
A University of Queensland centre, Rangelands Australia, has become the first University-based initiative to be recognised by an Australian Rural Education Award
Putting it together at “Etiwanda”
Mark Gardner, Vanguard Business Services, NSW On 2 and 3 July 2009 a dozen people undertook a car convoy trip from Coonamble to Cobar and Nyngan as part of the Innovations project.
Attracting and Retaining Staff in the Australian Pastoral Industry - Part 1
Summary of Key Findings
By Nandi Herholdt, The Ryder Self Group
Attracting and Retaining Staff in the Aust Pastoral Industry - Part 2
Industry FeedbackBy Nandi Herholdt, The Ryder Self Group
Determining Cost of Production
By Chelsea Muster, Rural Directions Pty Ltd
What are the key profit drivers in your livestock business? How can profit be influenced or increased?
Business Planning
By Carlyn Mellors (Rural Directions Pty Ltd)
Why undertake a business plan?
New Year Goals
By Carlyn Mellors (Rural Directions Pty Ltd)
As we move into a new year it is important to reflect on the year that was and set goals for the year ahead.
Holistic Management: Thinking About the WHOLE System
By Chelsea Muster, Rural Directions Pty LtdThe Mosely Family, based at Cobar, NSW, have adopted the holistic management principles to their business, working on balancing social, environmental and economic outcomes, both now and for future ...
