Check in with your grazing business this season

Reviewing your whole business at once can be a daunting and overwhelming task, but biting off a few things consistently each quarter can lead to big improvements over 12 months... with the benefits compounding for years to come. Here’s four things to get started between musters:

Forage production and stocking rate records are critical in making timely management decisions. Using your firstround numbers, double-check your stocking rates and forage budgets Here are a few tools to help you get started or call for a personalized walk through: etools.mla.com.au-clickonstockingratecalculator youtube.com/@FutureBeefAu -searchforForageBudgetingandpastureutilisationvideo

Keep up those dry season supplementation for improved herd performance! Try this editable lick intake calculator from FutureBeef: futurebeef.com.au/resources/phosphorus-lick-intake-calculator/

Prepare for the seasons ahead! Stay updated and informed by keeping watch on the indicators

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It’s tax season again! While you’ve got those figures out, it’s good practice to review key financial measures to see how your business is tracking over time ThereareacoupleofgreatworksheetsintheFarmBusiness

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Contact Mandy Pickering on 0429 672 058 or email mandy.pickering@gulfsavannahnrm.org to complete your Business Resilience Planning and look into the funding and grants available to improve infrastructure in preparation for dry periods.

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