Common farm employment mistakes and how to avoid them
Most employment issues on farms don't occur because employers intend to get things wrong. They usually arise because ... Read More
Peak periods: protecting your wellbeing when it matters most
Managing pressure during peak periods Peak periods such as haymaking, harvest and shearing are some of the most ... Read More
The story behind the numbers
Financial results tell you what happened. They rarely explain why. The numbers only tell part of the story Financial ... Read More
Capital expenditure on risk management
Recent conflict with Iran has disrupted supply chains. This joins a run of events, including COVID-19, the Suez Canal ... Read More
Setting up livestock systems for spring
For most pasture-based livestock systems, spring is when the largest share of annual feed is grown. Capturing spring ... Read More
Beyond the season: what benchmarking really reveals
It is easy to judge a farm business on the last season. A tough year can make a well-run business look average. A ... Read More
ISCC Market Readiness Project gains momentum
With sustainability certification becoming increasingly important in some grain supply chains, growers across South ... Read More
Reflections from the US: farming, benchmarking and business
During May and June this year, I was fortunate to travel to the US and connect with the Pinion team there. My trip ... Read More
Planning irrigation for long-term performance: Juniper Lea Case Study
Juniper Lea is a 500-hectare dairy operation in the Meander Valley, northern Tasmania, that has undergone a significant ... Read More
Minimum wage increases and award changes from July 2026
Minimum wage increases and award changes from July 2026 The National Minimum Wage will increase to $26.44 per ... Read More