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Small Changes for Big Impacts

Small Changes for Big Impacts

| Lisa Judson

In agriculture, we often shrug and say things like, “Can’t control the weather,” or “We’re at the whim of the markets.” Sure, there’s truth in those statements. But the mindset we bring to these uncontrollable elements can dramatically shape our business...

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The Carbon Market: Friend Or Foe?

The Carbon Market: Friend Or Foe?

| Danielle Gale

Carbon has always been an integral part of farming, present in your soils, pastures, crops, and trees. It’s the backbone of a healthy, productive landscape. But as the carbon industry gathers momentum, so does the noise. Not everyone’s on board. And not everything is...

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Understanding Your Break-Even Point

Understanding Your Break-Even Point

| Rupert Cuming

Profitability in farming depends not only on production outcome but also on having a clear understanding of costs and the revenue needed to remain financially sustainable. One key financial metric is the break-even point – it tells you how much income you need to...

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Why Good Bookkeeping Matters for Your Farm Business

Why Good Bookkeeping Matters for Your Farm Business

| Purbaj Ranabhat

At Planfarm, we’ve walked alongside Western Australian farmers for over 50 years, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: solid bookkeeping is the backbone of every successful farm business. It's not just about tracking expenses—it’s about understanding...

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The Planfarm Internship Program for Undergraduates

The Planfarm Internship Program for Undergraduates

| Zara Leusciatti

Are you a university student looking for a summer job? Are you a young adult wanting to enter the agricultural industry? Why not partner with Planfarm? What is the Undergrad Program? The Planfarm Internship Program for Undergraduates is a hands-on summer opportunity...

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Why Grain Prices Move Before the Header Does

Why Grain Prices Move Before the Header Does

| Nic Sewell

Written: 28th May 2025 In global grain markets, prices often shift not based on what has happened, but on what might happen. Forecasts, speculation, and sentiment frequently shape pricing well before harvest results are confirmed. Understanding market psychology is...

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Planfarm Leadership Update

Planfarm Leadership Update

| Cameron Weeks

After seven years of loyal leadership, Graeme McConnell has recently stepped down as Managing Director of Planfarm. Having been with Planfarm for coming up 26 years now, Graeme has built up a wealth of knowledge, so we are very pleased that he will continue to play a...

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Farming Money Trees: The Benefits of Trees on Farm

Farming Money Trees: The Benefits of Trees on Farm

| Eloise Boland

For decades, growers across Australia have recognised the benefits of planting vegetation on the least profitable areas of their farms. These areas might be considered marginal or unarable, but they can still positively contribute to your bottom line. Vegetation can...

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