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Handing Over The Family Farm : Proceedings Of A Succession Planning Seminar Wednesday 2 March 1994 Dymesbury Lodge, King River., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Adrian Ross
Handing Over The Family Farm : Proceedings Of A Succession Planning Seminar Wednesday 2 March 1994 Dymesbury Lodge, King River., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Adrian Ross
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Succession planning for farm businesses is becoming of increasing interest and importance. The increased pressure from competitive world markets and more marginal fanning profits is necessitating better planning for many farm families who wish to provide a sustainable family farming unit. Today's seminar has been arranged to inform farmers of the related issues and importance of careful estate planning. As The Department of Agriculture does not have specialised resources in the relevant areas, it is imperative that experienced individuals from the private sector are utilised to provide this information. These proceedings have been written by such individuals and are intended …
Beef Farms : Thriving Profits To Expensive Lifestyles, Bevan Kingdon, Greg Sawyer
Beef Farms : Thriving Profits To Expensive Lifestyles, Bevan Kingdon, Greg Sawyer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Low wool prices in the last few years have stimulated interest in beef production in many areas of the State. Market sales at $500 and above for vealers sound attractive, but profitability of farms varies greatly. A BeefFarm Survey conducted by the Department of Agriculture has some interesting preliminary findings. Based on fairly modest returns for the operator's time, some farms are actually losing rather than making money on their beef enterprise, although potential profits are sizeable with good management. Interestingly, the biggest farms are not always the most efficient.