Resources
Practical farm management, written plainly.
Short articles on running the farm as a business. Agronomy varies by area — confirm with AGRITEX, your agronomist or vet.
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Money & records · 1 min read
Planning cash flow for the wet season
Inputs are bought months before the crop is sold. A simple monthly cash-flow plan shows when money runs short and how much to borrow.
Farm management · 1 min read
Running a farm when you are not there
Owners living in town or abroad need trustworthy daily visibility. What to look at each week and how approvals keep control.
Crop production · 1 min read
Read a soil test before buying fertiliser
Separate fields with different soil or management histories.
Crop production · 1 min read
Build an irrigation water budget
List reservoirs, boreholes, pumps and permits.
Crop production · 1 min read
Prepare a drought contingency plan
Use local forecasts, recorded rainfall, water availability and crop condition to agree review points.
Compliance & markets · 1 min read
Compare commodity prices without misleading yourself
Confirm commodity, grade, unit, currency, date and location.