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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

Repairs are out of control.” It’s a comment I’ve heard — and made — more than once this summer. Yet one point remains: this is not true for everyone! In 2021, I analysed Planfarm client spending on repairs and maintenance (R&M). The conclusion was clear: there was...

Written 25th February 2026 At the end of last year, we launched Rateline. A feature article that will come out in the Landline edition immediately following each RBA Board meeting. See link here for December’s article. In these articles, we will unpack the RBA Board’s...

Number 1 - Xero Most farm businesses now juggle a growing stack of programs and apps—cloud storage, cashbooks, livestock systems, agronomy platforms, grain marketing tools… the list goes on. And with every subscription comes the question: Are we getting value out of...