Published - 31 July 2020 By Tess McDougall (Agriculture Victoria), James Paulet (Agriculture Victoria) Winter grazing management crucial for spring success How a pasture is grazed and managed over winter will determine how quickly it responds to the increase in day length and temperature observed in … Read More more from less, Production Risk Management
Published - 21 July 2020 By Jemma Pearl (Agriculture Victoria), Dale Boyd (Agriculture Victoria) New Agriculture Victoria Soil Moisture Monitoring Website Agriculture Victoria has announced improvements to the Soil Moisture Monitoring Program as it continues to support farm businesses impacted by drought and dry seasonal conditions. The … Read More climate, risk management, soil management Risk Management
Published - 13 July 2020 By Pippa Auld (Agriculture Victoria), Rachel Jacobson (Agriculture Victoria) Agriculture Victoria Drought and Dry Seasons Support – Updated July 2020 The Victorian Government is continuing to provide support for farmers affected by drought and dry season conditions in Central and East Gippsland, the Millewa in … Read More Agriculture Victoria, dry seasonal conditions Home, Risk Management, Scholarships, Awards and Support
Published - 8 May 2020 By Adriana Robaina, Farm Business Economist Benefits of a Farm Business Check All businesses, farming or otherwise, have strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities. Good managers know in detail what these are and develop plans to make the most … Read More risk management, webinars Business Management, Risk Management
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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, climate, risk management, sustainability Business Management, Resources, Risk Management
Published - 14 August 2019 By Young Farmer Business Network Agriculture Victoria Drought and Dry Seasons Support – Updated August 2019 The Victorian Government has committed $50 million in targeted support for farm businesses and farming communities impacted by drought and dry seasonal conditions. The funding acknowledges … Read More dry seasonal conditions Risk Management, Scholarships, Awards and Support, Uncategorized
Published - 17 July 2019 By Kellyanne Harris (Agriculture Victoria), Chris Warrick (Grain Storage Specialist) Economics of On-Farm Grain Storage As growers continue to expand on-farm grain storage, the question of economic viability gains significance. To make a sound financial decision, you need to compare the … Read More decision making, grains Business Management, Home, Resources, Risk Management
Published - 8 July 2019 By Georgie Thomson & Tristan Wardley (Agriculture Victoria) Investing in pasture development The key criterion in judging whether an innovation is worth adopting concerns the extent to which the innovation is likely to help the owners achieve … Read More beef, dairy, decision making, sheep Business Management, Risk Management, Uncategorized
Published - 12 December 2018 By Nick Tsaktsiras (Agriculture Policy, Agriculture Victoria) Quad bike rebates and safety videos Farm safety is crucial for good farm management A timely reminder for all of us to stay safe on farm and remind those around us … Read More Business Management, Risk Management
Published - 9 November 2018 By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria), Andrew Zull (Queensland Government, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) Chris Carter (AEGIC (formerly Government of Western Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)) Comparing Crop Management Options with a Risk and Return Economic Framework The Back of the Envelope Risk Analysis (BOERA) developed by Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries enables you to test your crop management options using … Read More cropping Business Management, Risk Management
