The Future of Agriculture: Share Farming Opportunities – The Gaudions Story
The Gaudions and the opportunities of share farming Peter and Vicki Gaudion own 4,000 acres (1620 ha) of land, spanning across the North Central region of Victoria. They ...
‘Closing the gate’ on an employment relationship
The previous seven articles have explored what good human resource management looks like throughout the employee lifecycle. This last article in this series will discuss some things to ...
Be an employer of choice
The ability to find labour can make or break even the best business plan. Labour supply is one of the main reasons farmers cite for moving ahead with ...
Ten tips for building your dream team
Building a dream team is not as simple as pulling individuals together and expecting that they will be a great team. Without effective trust, respect and engagement, you ...
Getting your new employee on board
Finding the right employee is only part of the equation for building a successful team. Taking your new employee through a comprehensive onboarding process increases the chance of ...
Making an offer of employment
So, you have advertised the opportunity, shortlisted the applicants, been through an interview process, checked references, and now you are ready to offer the role to your preferred ...
Conducting successful interviews
After advertising a role and sorting through the applications, formal interviews will maximise your chance of hiring great people. Done well, interviews will help you assess if a ...
Finding skilled and enthusiastic employees with a recruitment plan
Finding skilled and enthusiastic employees can be the key to the success and sustainability of your farm business. Having a clear recruitment plan will help you find talent ...
Managing farm teams – setting the scene
Hi there! My name is Sally Murfet, Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspire AG. I work with farmers and agribusinesses around Australia to move from the tick-and-flick approach to ...
Campfire – Connecting farmers to prevent workplace mental health risks
The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) is excited that the innovative new chat-based platform ‘Campfire’ has now been up and running for 3 months. During this time ...
Thinking About Succession Planning with Mike Krause
If you’re a young farmer who is currently involved with the family business – or hoping to be in the future – you might be aware that succession ...
Five tips for improving your negotiation skills
Have you ever felt nervous, intimidated dealing with authoritative figures, felt ripped off after a deal or just downright scared of a pending negotiation? You’re not alone. This ...
