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DIGGING DEEPER - Benchmarking Success: Insights with John Francis

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In this episode of 'Digging Deeper,' hosts Alistair and Jen Smith welcome special guest John Francis, a former jackaroo, agronomist, and the director of Agrista, a consultancy firm in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.

The discussion focuses on the importance of integrating scientific knowledge with financial management in farm businesses.

John shares his expertise on farm benchmarking, a method that compares farm business performance metrics with other similar farms or past performance, to identify areas for improvement.

The episode dives deep into the relationship between production and profitability, and how benchmarking can help farmers optimize their resource and skill base.

Real-life examples and the importance of planning for different feed and pasture growth scenarios to tackle challenging times are emphasized. Additionally, it touches upon the psychological aspects of decision-making in farming and introduces the Livestock Farm Monitor project by Agriculture Victoria as an additional resource for farmers.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:17 John Francis' Background and Work

02:44 Farm Benchmarking and Profitability

06:52 Understanding Benchmarking

11:54 Insights from Gippsland Growth Group

15:34 Challenges and Opportunities in Farm Management

16:53 Starting the Benchmarking Journey

25:44 Planning for Dry Times

29:19 Market Changes and Challenges

33:50 Final Thoughts and Surprising Learnings

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22 episodes

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In this episode of 'Digging Deeper,' hosts Alistair and Jen Smith welcome special guest John Francis, a former jackaroo, agronomist, and the director of Agrista, a consultancy firm in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.

The discussion focuses on the importance of integrating scientific knowledge with financial management in farm businesses.

John shares his expertise on farm benchmarking, a method that compares farm business performance metrics with other similar farms or past performance, to identify areas for improvement.

The episode dives deep into the relationship between production and profitability, and how benchmarking can help farmers optimize their resource and skill base.

Real-life examples and the importance of planning for different feed and pasture growth scenarios to tackle challenging times are emphasized. Additionally, it touches upon the psychological aspects of decision-making in farming and introduces the Livestock Farm Monitor project by Agriculture Victoria as an additional resource for farmers.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:17 John Francis' Background and Work

02:44 Farm Benchmarking and Profitability

06:52 Understanding Benchmarking

11:54 Insights from Gippsland Growth Group

15:34 Challenges and Opportunities in Farm Management

16:53 Starting the Benchmarking Journey

25:44 Planning for Dry Times

29:19 Market Changes and Challenges

33:50 Final Thoughts and Surprising Learnings

  continue reading

22 episodes

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