Farm finance is a topic that is not often discussed but is vital to the success and longevity of these unique family businesses.
Sustainable Farm Finance draws upon the practical, on-farm financial experience of John Mitchell, a grazier in New South Wales who saved his family farm, transforming it from financial peril to a successful business. The story of his success, and how he achieved it, is told here with input and insights from economist Bruce Chapman and scientist David Lindenmayer, to create a useful and highly readable resource for property managers in Australia.
Filled with tips and suggestions for how to better manage your own farm finance, as well as real-life examples of their application in regional Australia, this is an essential resource for farmers who wish to maximise the financial outcomes of their land.
Innehållsförteckning
Disclaimer
About the authors
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Taking stock and making plans
Chapter 2: Success begins with a budget
Chapter 3: Increasing your farm’s profitability
Chapter 4: Financing farm expansion
Chapter 5: Achieving environmental sustainability
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Your farm finance checklists
Appendix 2: Adverse-event plans
Appendix 3: Is a new property worth buying?
References
Index
Om författaren
Professor David B. Lindenmayer AO has worked as a researcher on Australian farms for more than 23 years. He has a particular interest in improving environmental conditions on farm properties, including protecting remnant native vegetation as well as restoring and replanting it. He specialises in establishing and maintaining ecological large-scale, long-term research and monitoring programs on farms.