Young Farmer Business Network

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published - 31 May 2019
By Jemma Pearl (Agriculture Victoria) & Tristan Wardley (Agriculture Victoria)
Using a Decision Tree to help Make Decisions

Making decisions, the Decision Tree analysis method
Making decisions can be tricky, especially when there are many different possible choices and outcomes. One tool that may assist you in this process is a Decision Tree.

A Decision Tree is a graphic representation to visualise different choices, with a probability analysis to …
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sheep on computer cartoon
published - 11 April 2019
By Sarah Wallis & Grace Calder (Agriculture Victoria)
Join the free Online Young Farmer BestWool/BestLamb group!

Would you like to increase your farm business management skills, expand your networks, engage with other young sheep producers in Victoria about issues affecting your business, and have access to expert presenters, all without having to leave the couch?
Then the online young farmer BestWool/BestLamb group is for you! The group …
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Business Management, Home, Young Farmer Groups

Young Farmer MAC members
published - 15 March 2019
By Kellyanne Harris (Agriculture Victoria), Melanie Addinsall (Agriculture Victoria) Jennifer Zappia (Young Farmers Advisory Council)
Young Farmer’s Advisory Council Making Progress for Young Farmers

On Wednesday 13 March 2019, the Young Farmers Advisory Council met at the University of Melbourne for the first Young Farmer’s Advisory Council meeting of the year.
Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes attended the meeting alongside the eight-member Council to gain greater insight into key the issues currently affecting young farmers, …
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Young Farmer Groups

published - 7 March 2019
By Gavin Beever (Cumbre Consultants)
Using a SWOT analysis to help develop a business strategy

A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis is an excellent tool for reviewing your farm business.
It is a quick and easy tool to use.
In doing a SWOT, you review your current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in respect to achieving your desired outcomes.  
This can provide some logical steps …
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Business Management, Uncategorized

Stylized image of dry conditions
published - 1 March 2019
By Young Farmer Business Network
Agriculture Victoria Drought and Dry Seasons Support

The Victorian Government is providing $42 million of additional support for Victorian farmers. This includes $12.6 million of targeted support announced on 22 February 2019 with a focus on providing financial relief to farmers impacted by drought and dry conditions.
This funding acknowledges the economic and well-being impacts of ongoing drought …
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Risk Management, Scholarships, Awards and Support, Uncategorized

GRDC Farm to Profit Updates
published - 1 March 2019
By Kellyanne Harris (Agriculture Victoria) & Matt McCarthy (ORM)
GRDC Farm Business Updates – March 2019

The GRDC Farm Business Updates are scheduled for Sale on Wednesday 6th March and Geelong on Thursday 14th March 2019.
The GRDC Farm Business Updates aim to provide participants with analysis and tools to assist with business planning into the upcoming season and beyond.
At Sale the following is on the …
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Business Management, Uncategorized

Young farmers at the young farmer bootcamp
published - 16 January 2019
By Sarah Wallis (Agriculture Victoria)
February dates announced for Mallee and Wimmera Young Farmer Bootcamps

Agriculture Victoria is inviting young farmers across the Mallee and Wimmera to attend free workshops to develop skills in managing farm businesses for both the short and long term.
The Young Farmer Business Bootcamps are suited to young farm business managers and owners seeking to forge a successful career in the …
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Business Management, Resources, Uncategorized

young dairy farmers
published - 21 November 2018
By Sarah Thompson (Program Development Coordinator - Workforce Development, Dairy Australia)
Young Dairy Network

The Young Dairy Network Australia (YDNA) is a project of Dairy Australia that works across the regions to support local networks of young dairy farmers and employees.
Each dairy region provides support and organised activities designed to support you and your development in the industry. YDNA is all about backing the …
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Young Farmer Groups