Join David McLean and Matt Barton from RCS as they discuss the critical link between grass management and profitability for graziers. Straight from Matt’s “territory” in Dubbo, they share insights from the recent Executive Link meeting, where feed inventory was a hot topic!
We’ve all been there: waiting for the next rain, hoping for a market upturn. But successful farming isn’t about waiting; it’s about acting. It’s about taking control of the variables you can manage—your grass, your finances, and your livestock—and positioning your business for resilience, regardless of what the season throws your way.
What if the key to regenerative agriculture isn’t about cutting out inputs, but about boosting profits? Turns out, that’s exactly what many successful farmers are discovering. Learn how a focus on the bottom line can lead to unexpected ecological benefits, and why the term “regenerative” needs a fresh perspective…
Succession planning in a family business is a complex dance, a delicate balancing act between familial bonds and commercial imperatives. It’s a journey often fraught with emotion, yet absolutely crucial for the long-term health and survival of the enterprise.
In this story, RCS graduate Ben Simpson of Thistlebank, QLD shares his journey of transformation. It begins when taking over a 22,830 HA cattle enterprise in 2014.
Dennis Donohoe, farm manager with Aminya Pastoral, is a seasoned producer with decades of experience, and his story is a testament to how even minor changes in farming practices can lead to significant improvements in productivity and land health.
Once you have ownership as to why planning is important, the next ingredient is to work out where and how you will do your planning. When you write something down you change your relationship with the content. I cannot emphasise enough the power of getting your thoughts and plans out of your head onto paper or the computer.
The season in SA and Tassie is particularly tight right now with little or no useful rain since early January and a generally failed 2023 spring prior to that. Right now, across southern Australia and much of the eastern NSW, you won’t need to drive far out into the countryside to see cattle and sheep grazing (and lying on) hay and silage trails lined across paddocks.
John Kempf, a visionary in regenerative agriculture, founded Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) to revolutionise farming practices. A respected expert in biological and regenerative systems, John’s mission is to empower farmers worldwide with the knowledge and tools for a healthier, more sustainable food system. AEA’s impact extends from healthier soils to thriving communities.
John hosts the acclaimed Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, sharing cutting-edge insights from scientists and leading growers on implementing these transformative practices. Prepare to be inspired as John delves into the profound connections between soil health, human health, energy, and economics.
Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving, Sustainable Grazing Operation! In this video and blog post, David McLean, RCS’s Chief of Delivery, spills the tea on building a successful grazing business. It’s not just about cows and grass (although those are important!). Discover how to find the perfect balance between practical skills, smart choices, and a long-term vision.
We’ll dive deep into the foundational principles and strategies that can make your grazing operation both profitable and environmentally responsible. Learn how to:
Maximise your profits (without sacrificing your land!)
Make sound decisions for a healthy herd and ecosystem.
Plan for a thriving future in the grazing industry.
Ready to take your grazing operation to the next level? Watch now!
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Move over John Wayne … RCS has its own cowboy hero — a man who needs no introduction to many of you: Raymond Stacey.
We will probe into the ever-powerful cost of production (COP) metric from our FarmEye platform, which now provides rolling analytics. COP is possibly the best number you can look at to assess how resilient your business might be to the next cyclical downturn in markets, seasons or production. Another factor that makes it so useful is that market price changes don’t impact the calculation.
Project Pathfinder is working with 10 leading sugarcane growers in the Great Barrier Reef Catchment to adopt regenerative farming practices that enhance soil health, improve profitability and reduce nitrogen runoff to the Reef.
Across Central Queensland, grazing families are building more resilient businesses and healthier landscapes with the support of RCS coaching. From on-property visits to group learning and online sessions, RCS equips producers with practical tools to increase productivity and profitability while caring for the land.
Raymond Stacey was fortunate to visit a couple of Aminya Pastoral properties in the Central West of Queensland recently for the purpose of grazing management planning and was really taken with how prepared the managers were, not only for the visit but more importantly, how well they were prepared for timely, ongoing decision-making.
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