Stock Journal Article - June 2024
Author: Chris Scheid, Moore Australia
May and June are busy times of year for those involved in Primary Production. Another important job to get done before the end of the financial year is tax planning. This not only requires your own preparation but...Read More
Stock Journal Article - June 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
With the late break in almost all areas of South Australia this year meeting ewes nutritional requirements over the breeding season is becoming difficult and expensive.
If you have managed to retain some dry paddock feed and ground cover in paddocks...Read More
Stock Journal Article - June 2024
Author: Ken Solly, Agribusiness Consultant
Continuing dry conditions in the southern regions are leading to increased stress levels. Purchasing and the high cost of extra feed is leading to very poor rations and this is very concerning. Over recent years farmers have had a lot of equity...Read More
Stock Journal Article - March 2024
Author: Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting, Victor Harbor
Before renovating any paddock, consider if it is possible to improve productivity by
Also ask yourself why has the pasture and carrying capacity deteriorated?
Stock Journal Article - April 2024
Authors: Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting and Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Pulpy Kidney or Enterotoxaemia is the most common cause of sudden death in young sheep and cattle in southern Australia. It is referred to as pulpy kidney because the toxin released by this...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2024
Author: Chris Scheid, Moore Australia
Capacity refers to your ability to repay debt. Your bank will use past taxation financials and your cashflow projections to calculate some ‘debt serviceability’ ratios. Debt/Income (certainly less than 3.0), Interest Coverage (EBITDA/Interest, benchmark >2.0x) and Debt Service Coverage Ratio...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2024
Author: Chris Scheid, Moore Australia
Agri Banking is changing - you’ve probably noticed, having more Agri-Managers in the past 5 years compared to the 10 previous years. Like all of us in business, banks too are finding it difficult to find and retain key...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2024
Author: Deb Scammel, Talking Livestock
When we look at ewe nutrition through the feed gap and how much feed we are likely to need, it’s first important to look at what is available in the paddock. We can then decide if stock need to be...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Considering setting up containment? One of the most important things to consider is the location. Being close to a shearing shed, yards and other handling facilities will be invaluable to allow monitoring of livestock and handling throughout the containment period. If...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column - February 2024
Author: Emma Shattock, Livestock Production Advisor, Elders
What was originally shaping up to be a long, dry summer has turned around, with much of the state receiving some summer rain. This presents a range of challenges for managing grazing sheep, from the changes in...Read More
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