Young Farmer Business Network

Young Farmer Business Network

Drought and Dry Seasons Support

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

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Quad bike with barrier
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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Business Management, Risk Management

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

Opportunity cost youtube thumbnail
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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Business Management, Resources

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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Business Management, Risk Management

Avoid sunk cost youtube thumbnail
published - 9 November 2018
By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria)
Avoid sunk cost interfering with your decisions – Economic Video Series

This short economic video on helping to avoid sunk cost follows Pete, a broadacre farmer who is wanting to have a good harvest this season, but grain prices are low. Pete believes prices might improve in the future. He decides to purchase grain storage and pays a $20,000 deposit. However …
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Business Management, Resources, Risk Management

Diminishing marginal returns Youtube thumbnail
published - 9 November 2018
By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria)
What are diminishing marginal returns? – Economic Video Series

This short economic video about diminishing marginal returns follows George, a broadacre wheat farmer with a dream to buy a helicopter. But that dream depends on getting the most out of this season’s crop. Watch below to see how George considers how much fertiliser to use.
 

 
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Business Management, Resources, Risk Management

Young Farmer attending a Business Bootcamp
published - 9 November 2018
By Sarah Wallis, Agriculture Victoria
Young Farmer Business Bootcamps in Sale – December 2018

Are you a young farm business manager and/or owner seeking to forge a successful career in the beef, sheep and dairy industries in the Gippsland region. If so, we encourage you to sign up for a two-day intensive business bootcamp in Sale on the 7th and 17th of December, starting …
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