Take your farming to the next level with Planfarm
Learn the Business of Farming
Are you a farmer looking to gain better control of your farm’s financial aspects for a smoother, more profitable operation? Our Business of Farming Program is tailored to meet your needs. Join now and take charge of your farm’s financial health.
Enhance Your Agronomy Skills
If you’re a farmer aiming to elevate your agronomy skills without returning to university, our Agronomy of Farming Program could be the answer. Learn from experienced agronomists, improve your decision-making in the field, and confidently engage with peers in agronomic discussions.
Support for Your Farm Business
Are you seeking one-to-one support to grow and manage your family farm business effectively? Our Farm Business Strategy Sessions offer personalised guidance across all aspects of farm management. Let us help you chart a path to success.
Expert Horticulture Consultancy
For Australian fruit and vegetable growers, our Horticulture Services provide invaluable farm business advisory to help maximise potential.
Empower Your Farming Journey
As a dedicated Australian farmer, you understand the importance of managing peak debt, machinery financing, succession planning, and more. Your commitment to excellence is unwavering, but the demands of running a farm leave little time for additional education. You’re in search of practical, no-nonsense solutions to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the profitability and success of your farm.
JP AND DARCIE VAN DE VELDE
Pictured on the Van De Velde family farm, ‘Jaloran’, located in Wagin. The Van De Velde family partnered with Planfarm when they moved to Australia in 2018.
Partner with Planfarm
Planfarm work with more than 500 farm businesses, many of whom are Australia’s very best and each on a professional journey of continuous and collaborative improvement.
JP AND DARCIE VAN DE VELDE
Pictured on the Van De Velde family farm, ‘Jaloran’, located in Wagin. The Van De Velde family partnered with Planfarm when they moved to Australia in 2018.
We Address Your Needs
At Planfarm, we address your needs comprehensively, covering crucial areas and skill sets such as:
Understanding farm profit
Grain & livestock marketing
Succession planning
Machinery & technology
Ratios & KPIs
People development
Soils & soil constraints
Crop nutrition
Pastures & livestock
Machinery investment
Tax & business structures
Crop establishment
Weeds, pests & disease
JP AND DARCIE VAN DE VELDE | Pictured on the Van De Velde family farm, ‘Jaloran’, located in Wagin. The Van De Velde family partnered with Planfarm when they moved to Australia in 2018.
Case Study: The Mullan Family
The Mullan family (pictured) partnered with Planfarm in 2005. They currently utilise the Farm Business Consulting service.
“We are third generation farmers, and the kids are fourth. We joined Planfarm in 2005 and the relationship adds another dimension to our operation. When times have been tight, Planfarm have been by our side to prepare very professional, very smart business plan presentations which have ultimately led to being able to secure great finance opportunities.” – Rob and Lee-Ann Mullan
Visit the Farm Business Consulting page to learn more about this service.
Are You the Future of Farming?
Planfarm Academy is one of Australia’s leading agri-related learning platforms and allows families or individuals to create and achieve their vision for the future. Enrol now for the Planfarm Academy Business of Farming and Introduction to Agronomy courses at heavily discounted rates, or take a look at our new Agronomy of Farming Course.
Business of Farming Course
Be as good at the business of farming as you are at farming itself by taking your business skills and knowledge to the next level.
Agronomy of Farming Course
Dig deeper into each agronomy topic and benefit from live interactive Q&A’s are run twice a year.
POLLY AND SARAH CORKE
Pictured on the Corke family farm, ‘Rolvenden’, located in Yearlering. The Corke family partnered with Planfarm in 2004.
Insights
To Seed Or Not To Seed
The current seasonal outlook has many weighing the "should I or shouldn’t I" of their cropping programs. It is a moving feast of scenario planning; on one hand, we have the immediate prospect of a cyclone on the doorstep, potentially providing ideal seeding moisture,...
The Return of the Sharefarm: Why Risk-Sharing is Back in Fashion for WA Agriculture
In my consulting time, the expansion playbook for Western Australian growers was fairly simple: you either bought the neighbour’s block or you leased it. Buying offered the ultimate prize—retaining all operating profits plus 100% of the capital growth—but required a...
Middle East Conflict Update
This is a summary of what we know as of today, and some suggestions to help you navigate through the coming weeks and seeding. UAN contracted for April is likely to remain on track. UAN contracted from May-August is now likely to be reduced depending on supplier – up...
Carbon Questions from the Road: Let’s Clear the Air
This article was first published in the September 2025 issue of TerraWise Insights. To get the latest updates and insights, subscribe today. Over the past few months on the road, we’ve had dozens of conversations with farmers across WA. We thought we’d answer some of...
RBA increases the cash rate by 0.25% at the March Board meeting
Written 25th March 2026 At their March 17th meeting and in a 5/4 split decision, the RBA board voted to increase the cash rate to 4.10%, an increase of 0.25%. The decision was largely based on “robust” inflation numbers from Q4 2025 and a tightening in the labour...
Spray summer weeds straight away – for Nitrogen
As I write, Cyclone Narelle is heading down the coast, with forecast rainfall of 30 to 130mm. At the same time, the war in Iran is limiting nitrogen supplies, with some growers unlikely to receive all the N fertiliser they have ordered. Urea prices for late N...
Navigating Global Uncertainty: What Middle East Tensions Could Mean for Grain Markets
With so much volatility in global politics—and with the situation in Iran shifting almost daily—offering real-time commentary is always a risky business. But instead of sitting back, now is a good time to lean in and consider what may happen if current conditions...
Compounding: Discipline Now, Freedom Later
Every January, we’re like a fat kid chasing the Mr Whippy van—full of intent and drive. On January 1, we’re unstoppable. By January 7, one shoelace is untied, and motivation is “on back order.” By mid-January—aka Quitter’s Day—willpower quietly packs its bags. By the...
Middle East Impacts
“We’ll all be rooned,” said Hanrahan. Turn on any media outlet feeding the anxiety over supply constraints, and it’s easy to understand why many are feeling distressed about the upcoming seeding season. From a practical perspective, fear can motivate—but what we...
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Elevate Your Farming Knowledge with Planfarm
At Planfarm, we’re committed to empowering farmers and agricultural industry partners with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or an agribusiness service provider, our range of programs and services is designed to help you level up your expertise and achieve greater success in the world of farming and agriculture.
Get tailored guidance with a Farm Business Strategy Session. Contact us and get started today.