Young Farmer Business Network

Sheep grazing in a paddock
published - 4 March 2020
By Sam Henty (Agriculture Victoria)
Free benchmarking and profit assessment of your farm business

The Livestock Farm Monitor Project (LFMP) estimates the economic performance of surveyed sheep and cattle farms by collecting detailed physical and financial farm information. Agriculture Victoria is offering sheep and beef producers the opportunity to participate in this respected, rigorous and long running benchmarking program. Positions are available for individual farms …
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Business Management, Uncategorized

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published - 22 January 2020
By Jemma Pearl (Agriculture Victoria)
Forecasts4Profit website and Local Climate Tool

Understanding the jargon and lingo that is associated with climate variability can be confusing. The new Forecasts4Profit and Local Climate Tool can help you to simplify these terms and assist you in determining what they mean for your area. 
The Forecasts4Profit website and Local Climate Tool have been produced as part …
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Business Management, Resources, Risk Management

Victorian crop sowing guide front cover
published - 11 December 2019
By Sarah Brown (Agriculture Victoria)
2020 Victorian Crop Sowing Guide – Available now

The Victorian Crop Sowing Guide, previously known as the Victorian Winter Crop Summary, is now available for the 2020 cropping season. 
Published in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Agriculture Victoria, the guide provides the most up-to-date information on crop varieties commonly grown in Victoria, including variety …
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Resources

Food caravan
published - 9 December 2019
By Sarah Wallis, Agriculture Victoria
Tackling the challenges of fifth generation farmers, the food industry and consumers all with the help of a 1970’s inspired caravan

The Young Farmer Business Network (YFBN),  aims to share  personal stories and photos, events and opportunities of great things happening on farms and in your community and organisations.
We met Bec Dunlop at a recent Agriculture Victoria meeting in Horsham. Like you, Bec is passionate about agriculture and supporting local farming …
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published - 28 November 2019
By Tahlia Bruce
Have a question? Ask an Expert!

Do you have a farm business management related question you would like answers to? Then ask our panel of experts!
What is Ask an Expert?
The ‘Ask an Expert’ Function is a place where you can ask questions of our Community of Practice members, the experts behind the articles on the Young …
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Resources

Dairy cows in a paddock
published - 21 November 2019
By Tristan Wardley (Agriculture Victoria)
2018-19 Dairy Farm Monitor Report

A Victorian Overview
The DFMP provides farm level data from 75 farms relating to profit and production in Victoria and was produced for the 13th time this year. The 2018-19 financial year was a challenging period for the Victorian dairy industry. Profit was constrained by below average rainfall and high input …
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Business Management, Resources

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published - 15 November 2019
Agriculture Victoria Drought and Dry Seasons Support – Updated November 2019

The Victorian Government is continuing to provide support for farmers and rural communities affected by drought and dry seasonal conditions. In October a further $31.6 million in targeted support in Central and East Gippsland, the Millewa and surrounds and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District was announced to provide immediate support …
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