Nuffield Scholarship Luncheon

I attended the Nuffield Scholarship Luncheon on Friday 16th February for the first time. I represented Planfarm as a major sponsor of the event. What a fascinating and rewarding network. Not being from a farming background but having parents who grew up in the Mallee...

Help me if you can, I’m feeling down

“Help me if you can, I’m feeling down And I do appreciate you being ’round Help me get my feet back on the ground Won’t you please, please help me”. In August 1980 John Lennon was interviewed regarding the song Help! He had some very insightful...

The bears have come out of hibernation in the grain market.

Written on 21st February 2024. We have recently seen international and local prices fall away across all grains. What has brought on this bearish mood in the market and what is on the horizon that might reverse or continue the trend? Firstly, as always in ag commodity...

Farmers you need to manage not just hope!

Management is ‘the process of dealing with or controlling things or people’ (Oxford Dictionary). The 2023 season has highlighted what we knew was occurring in 2021 and 2022 but was covered over by exceptionally high income. The cost of farming has jumped alarmingly....

Bookkeeping made easy!

Managing finances is a crucial aspect of running a successful business, but it can also be time-consuming and complex. At Planfarm, we understand the challenges business owners face, which is why we offer comprehensive bookkeeping services designed to streamline your...