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Business case: New irrigator
There are many considerations to take into account when investing in a new irrigator. It is important to account for depreciation, cost of capital, operating … Read more
Business Decision Making
This fact sheet describes the key factors that need to be considered for making good decisions including risk and uncertainty, people issues and access to … Read more
Calculator: Business case lettuce planter
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a lettuce planter.
Calculator: Capsicum grader
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a capsicum grader.
Case study: Building a sound vegetable growing business
This case study has been put together to encourage vegetable growers to learn from each other about business. Topics include building a market, managing risk … Read more
Case study: How is our business going
This case study was put together to help vegetable growers understand their businesses better. Use this fact sheet to help gauge the performance of your … Read more
Case study: Labour management
Employing and managing staff can be stressful for many growers. This fact sheet explores aspects of employabilty, advertising/recruiting and managing staff.
Case study: Using cost of production for decision making
This case study outlines what is included in the cost of production, how to calculate the cost of production, and how this information can be … Read more
Discussion Paper on the management practices on Australian vegetable farms
Annual surveys by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) are undertaken to measure the financial performance of Australian vegetable farms. This paper … Read more
Talking Business
An introduction to the ‘Talking Business’ project: resources to facilitate better business decisions amongst growers and advisers.