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Drought and Dry Seasons Support

Compare crop management options with an Economic Framework

Using a SWOT analysis to help develop a business strategy

Welcome to the Young Farmer Business Network

2017-18 Livestock Farm Monitor Project now available

Young Farmer's Advisory Council making progress for Young Farmers

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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Agriculture Victoria, Victoria, Young farmer, Young farmers, Young Farmers Advisory Council

Young Farmer Groups

published - 14 March 2019
By Georgie Thomson (Agriculture Victoria)

2017-18 Livestock Farm Monitor Project Data is Now Available

Agriculture Victoria’s latest Livestock Farm Monitor Project (LFMP) for 2017-18 assessed the economic performance of 77 sheep and cattle farms across Gippsland, the South-West, and Northern Victoria regions. The project has a 48-year history of reporting livestock performance and in 2017-18, farm profits (adjusted for CPI) were the second highest …
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business management, Georgie Thomson, LFMP, Livestock farm monitor, Victoria

Business Management, Resources, Uncategorized

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, SWOT, Young farmers

Business Management, Uncategorized

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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dry seasonal conditions

Risk Management, Scholarships, Awards and Support, Uncategorized

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, grains, GRDC, Workshops, Young farmers

Business Management, Uncategorized

published - 31 January 2019
By Kellyanne Harris and Sarah Wallis (Agriculture Victoria)

Welcome to the Young Farmer Business Network

Young Farmers of Victoria, this is your network!
The Young Farmer Business Network will connect you with accessible business management related information, events of interest, information on Victorian young farmer groups, as well as signposting opportunities to apply for awards, grants and scholarships, and/or to participate in other forms of learning.
This …
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Resources, Young Farmer Groups

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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bootcamp, business management, dry seasonal conditions, Mallee, Rainbow, Underbool, Warracknabeal, Wimmera, Workshops, Young farmers

Business Management, Resources, 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 to think about safety.
Unfortunately, as many of you would know – farm deaths made up 14 out of the 27 work related deaths in …
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Farm safety, Quadbikes, Rebates, Victoria, Victorian Government, WorkSafe

Business Management, Risk Management

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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Dairy Australia, dairy farmers, dairy farming, GippsDairy, Murray Dairy, WestVic Dairy, YDN, Young Dairy Network, Young farmers

Young Farmer Groups

published - 14 November 2018
By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria)

What is opportunity cost? – Economic Video Series

This short economic video about opportunity cost follows Gary, a broadacre wheat farmer with a dream to see the Kiss farewell tour. Gary’s business is booming, and he’s ambitious about expanding his operation. He’s been contracting out his harvesting each season, but this year he’s hoping to save on that …
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cropping, Opportunity Cost

Business Management, Resources

published - 12 November 2018
By Young Farmers Business Network

Young Farmer Support Groups

We have collected a list of some Young Farmer groups and industry bodies who are focused on supporting young farmers in business management across Victoria.
Young Farmers Business Network
Come and join the conversation on the Young Farmers Business Network Facebook group. You can join the group here.
Agriculture Victoria
The Victorian Government is …
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Resources, Young Farmer Groups

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 likely crop performance, potential impact of constraints and the likely economic returns.
Farm management decisions often involve many choices, including do-nothing. For many on-farm decisions …
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cropping, gross margin, Net income, return on investment

Business Management, Risk Management