I have had one of those conversations with a couple of young guys today that makes me think, “Damn, so much left to learn and so few years to do …
Green Date Excitement?
For those of us farming on country fortunate enough to have had some rain, this is a call to action. We owe it to our mates out there who are …
3 Things to Consider for Farm Business Decisions | RCS Toolkit Series
Transcription: A lot of the time when you’re making decisions about whether to do something (or not) at home, there are three factors to take into account: Economics – is ...
A Pilot’s Approach to Grazing Management
If you work in a grazing business then I encourage you to approach your grazing management in the same way a good pilot will approach their next few flights. Why? …
Carbon Mooooves
This article, by Christine Page of Smiling Tree Farm in the UK is an excellent summary of the carbon cycle and the role grazing livestock play. Terry McCosker says it’s ...
The critical date cometh (for many)
For graziers who rely on a spring in southern Australia, the first critical date (usually early to mid-October) has passed, but the second one is on its way. In northern …
Put a ‘stop-doing’ list on your ‘to-do’ list
One of my roles in Wyoming is as an instructor of the Ranching for Profit School, a product of RCS’s US based sister company, Ranch Management Consultants (RMC). Our mission …
The importance of production records
I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s much more pleasant being out on a water run or fixing a fence than it is to be in the office, filling in spreadsheets …
RCS ProfitProbe – 16/17 Benchmarking Results
Nth Beef – cost of production down on last year, however so is profit. The 2016-17 ProfitProbe™ benchmarking of the north Australian beef industry showed a decline in the cost …
Five Steps to Getting Started in Agriculture
“Land is so expensive; how can I get started”? There are plenty of people who have started with very little and created a nice business for themselves. We’ve identified five …