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
Noticed your grocery bill lately?
Written by: Bronson Gledhill | Farm Business Consultant | 0497 822 681 Times are a changing and broadacre producers throughout the state are becoming accustomed to an unattractive outlook driven by our beloved operating costs (not). But the issue succeeds that...
Wheat Powdery Mildew- what did we learn last year?
Written by: Nick McKenna | Agronomist | 0427 681 574 Many things in life make no distinction between being late and being wrong. You may have all the best information, an infallible plan and inscrutable logic, but if you get your timing wrong it’s the same as...
Annual review season summary
Written by: Cameron Weeks | Farm Business Consultant | 0427 006 944 “The contrast is necessary for the focus”. The 2022/23 annual review and budget season is coming to an end and in summary the experience for clients is a one of contrasting emotions. On one hand...
Emissions, Carbon, ACCU’s and You
Written by: Graeme McConnell | Managing Director | 0418 900 065 In the last month, there have been two significant but incremental announcements that will impact the way we think about the carbon market. To start at the beginning, for those not aware an ACCU is...
CBH Pools in Review
Written by: Nic Sewell | Grain Marketing Advisor | 0436 606 525 This week CBH finalised the 2021/22 Harvest Pools. This is of particular interest to us as the Pools were strongly promoted to and used by Planfarm Marketing clients. As outlined in several...
Can we use Gypsum as a Supply of Sulphur?
Written by: Simon Leake | Agronomist | 0439 999 173 Gypsum is normally used on dispersible heavy clay soils to ameliorate hard pans by improving the soil structure. This allows roots of plants to move more freely, makes oxygen more available to roots and...
Planfarm history correction
Written by: Cameron Weeks | Farm Business Consultant | 0427 006 944 In the November 2022 Landline celebrating Planfarm turning 60 I was corrected on some of the facts by none other than our founder Peter Falconer. I apologise for the inaccuracy corrected by...
Lupin V Canola in 2023
Written by: Peter Newman | Farm Business Consultant | 0427 984 010 Ford beat Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966. Can lupins beat canola for gross margin in 2023? Well no! However, it comes pretty close in a couple of circumstances, so is there a case for some lupins...
Farmers are commonly now seriously wealthy – so what does this mean?
Written by: Cameron Weeks | Farm Business Consultant | 0427 006 944 Do you know of many investments that are worth 300% of what they were at the end of 2017? Whilst I personally don’t have such an investment (damn!) I do know of plenty, and they are all in the...
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A majority owned subsidiary of Planfarm Pty Ltd, Australian Farm Investment Management (AFIM) manages Australian broadacre agricultural investments for institutional and sophisticated investors.
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.