Tallow? The subject of Tallow has been raised during the US elections, of all things, with the theory that the obesity epidemic can be traced back to when deep fryer oil was swapped across from Tallow to oil seed oils. I can remember the dripping from the roast being...

For all the rain and attention it received this year, canola was disappointing. I have heard some cases where it yielded well, but they are the outliers. Most crops seemed to get washed out and never really recovered anywhere near as well as they should. In August I...

Quke Quke Crazy! What the innocent cucumber can teach us about consumer trends and "the next big thing".   An entire sliced up cucumber, sour cream, chive cream cheese, cheese sauce with herbs in it, everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt and obviously, msg....

Written on 9th December 2024 Here we are in December, at the business end of the grain marketing season. Blood, sweat, tears and a lot of money have been poured into growing the crop. The season has swung from very dry at the start to very  wet (for many) in winter,...

With a tough season on the cards for many across Victoria, being on the front foot in your business will be key, heading into 2025. Although a poor season can no doubt feel discouraging, it’s important we as managers don’t let a single season define, compromise or...

This month, we say goodbye to a cherished member of our team, Shirley O’Farrell, who is retiring after an incredible 18 years with Planfarm. From the very first day, Shirley has brought warmth, good humour and vivacity, brightening the Narrogin office and making...

A lot of people see “The Bank Manager” as an imposing figure who they must go cap in hand to for seasonal finance or to buy land or other assets. In reality banks are a service provider to your business and finance is a competitive marketplace, so it’s possible to...

As of the 30th of September 2024, the chlorpyrifos (Lorsban) label has now been amended significantly. The decision was made based on toxicology, worker health & safety, environmental and residue/ trade issues. Most registered uses for chlorpyrifos that we have...

Western Australia’s horticulture benchmark data shows that strong relationships between growers and produce buyers are essential for long-term profitability. Whether supplying wholesalers, supermarkets, consumers, restaurants, or export markets, reliable partnerships...

As climate change continues to reshape industries globally, Australian farmers are facing growing pressure to measure and understand their carbon emissions. New mandatory climate reporting rules are coming into play, changing how businesses operate and interact with...

We can survive 3 weeks without food... 3 days without water… But only 3 minutes without breathing. Similar to many of us missing the how-to parent handbook, for our body, find and many other critical life functions, we have never been taught HOW TO BREATHE. The...

Over our 50 year history, Planfarm have long understood the value of Benchmarking as a tool to navigate the dynamic challenges of broadacre agriculture. Benchmarking allows a business to evaluate their own production and financial performance through time, while also...