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In 2019, @centraltablelandslls launched the Feral Animal Exclusion Fence Grant Project, calling for expressions of interest from land managers. The program offered funding to successful applicants to support the installation of exclusion fencing. This approach reflects the growing recognition of exclusion fencing as a viable and effective tool for managing wild dogs.

In 2024, @ellie_hays @agrista.au was engaged to carry out a return on investment (ROI) evaluation of the electric fences installed on two properties that participated in the program. The study highlighted the importance of wild dog management due to the significant economic, social and environmental impacts of wild dogs and other external species in Australia.

If you are considering Exclusion Fencing, this article is for you. 

Read it on our website. 
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#ReturnOnInvestment #FarmProfitability #SustainableFarming #EnvironmentalManagement #ResilientFarming #gallagherwestonfence
Agrista currently benchmarks $3.6 billion dollars of assets under management with corporate and family farms. 

If you are looking for productivity growth in your business, we can help you to identify opportunities for improvement. 

Thinking about benchmarking? Now’s the time — get in touch with us via our website. 
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#Agrista #FarmProfitability #AgBenchmarking #AustralianFarmers #SustainableFarming #FarmBusiness #RuralAustralia #AgInnovation
This is an extract of an article written by @skye_manson for @flemingsrural  featuring @agrista.au …

It’s an interesting time in the rural property market right now. It’s also an interesting time for the livestock market, for interest rates, politically and in terms of agriculture’s profitability.

Remember only a few months ago at the beginning of Autumn? We had lower than average rainfall, most were feeding stock and prices were lower than average. At the same time interest rates remained higher than average. The election was done, Labor in and so was Trump.

Read Skye Manson's succinct article on our website under Articles or click the link 🔗 in our bio 👆to read 📖
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#harvesting #opportunity #educational #agriculture #FamilyFarm #AustralianFarming #FarmLife
🌧 Still raining at your place?

Perfect weather to catch up on some reading — we’ve just added a new article to the website: Revealing the Magic of Compensatory Growth by Tom Keogh.

This piece explores the economic benefits of compensatory growth in livestock — ideal for producers wanting to get more from their pasture or feedlot systems.

👨‍🔬 Tom recently completed a PhD on lamb growth and nutrition and is now a postdoc at CSIRO, modelling livestock systems to help answer big questions around genetics, management, and climate.

We value Tom’s skill in translating detailed research into clear, actionable information for producers. 

“No one has time to read a PhD — but there’s valuable info in there worth sharing. Writing articles helps me connect with producers and bring science back to the paddock.”

We’re delighted to have Tom on board writing a series of pieces for Agrista. Check out his first article now 👉 on our website under Articles. 
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🌧️ The rain is about to start rolling in...

Whether you're stuck inside, driving  around the farm or taking a break, it's the perfect time to catch up on some quality ag content.

📖 Articles
🎧 Podcasts
📊 Tools & analysis

All in one place 👉 head to our website. Link 🔗 in bio. 

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#FarmSmarts 
#AgTools 
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**Prime Lamb Profit: It’s a System, Not a Secret 🐑💡**

There’s no silver bullet for profit in lamb production — it’s all about how the whole system works together.

We’ve used benchmarking data to uncover **six key KPIs** that the most profitable prime lamb enterprises consistently get right.

💡 The takeaway? Profit doesn’t come from one big thing — it’s built from the way all the parts connect.

👉 Read the article on our website or go to https://www.agrista.com.au/articles-podcasts-tools-analysis
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Benchmarking busts the myth: In cattle trading, production efficiency, not marketing, is the key to profit.

Agrista’s 2024/25 benchmarking shows the top 20% of managers achieved $76/DSE more profit than average, mainly through better feed conversion and cost control.

✅ 45% of that profit came from weight gain
✅ 27% from trading margins
✅ 28% from reduced operating costs

Efficient management matters far more than price games. Smart strategy. Measurable returns.

Read the article on our website.
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📊 It’s benchmarking time. We’re now collecting 2024/25 data 💼

🟢 Group members:
Please send your data by 25 July 2025

🔵 Non-group participants:
You’ve got until 15 September 2025

Need a hand? We’re here to help 🤝
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📍GRoWQ Innovation Expo is just around the corner.

This flagship event in Western Queensland brings together the latest tech and ideas shaping the cattle, sheep, and goat industries.
 
👩‍🌾 Jess Paton from Agrista will be there to share how knowing your numbers can drive better decisions, boost profitability, and unlock new growth for your business.
 
At Agrista, we support producers at every stage — from getting started to expanding through leasing or optimising operations. Our approach blends solid analysis, benchmarking, and deep expertise in both ag science and financial management.
 
💬 Don’t miss the chance to connect with Jess — it could be the start of your next big move.
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The Agrista Difference: We provide simple, effective services to improve your farm performance and productivity.

Want to understand the full potential of your business with Agrista's suite of services and tools? 

If you are ready for your business to reach its full potential, get in touch. https://www.agrista.com.au/contact/
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💡 Profit starts with smart decisions.

Join us at the GRDC Farm Business Update - Wagga + Parkes.

🗓 Wednesday 23 July 2025
📍 Wagga Wagga RSL
⏰ 9:00am–2:55pm
🎟 Free to attend – pre-register online at www.icanrural.com.au/updates.html

With expert speakers covering margins, capital decisions, machinery, WHS, intergenerational transfer and more, it’s a day for anyone serious about building a stronger cropping business.
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Thinking about Benchmarking?

🔍 Producers who track their performance gain better insights, make smarter decisions and stay on the front foot. 

Our Farm Performance Assessment turns raw data into real insights — helping you lift productivity and make clearer, more confident decisions. 💡📈

We make it easy — helping you enter the data and guiding you every step of the way.

📩 Contact the Agrista team today — via the link in bio. 🔗
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#Benchmarking #FarmProfitability #AgTech #FarmBusiness #FarmSmarter #Agribusiness #FarmPerformance #DecisionMaking #Agrista
What do we do at Agrista?

We help farmers understand their numbers and make good business decisions.

That might look like:

🔹 Working out your cost of production
🔹 Benchmarking your farm against others
🔹 Planning for the future or a family handover
🔹 Turning paddock data into practical decisions

We understand both the business side and the day-to-day realities of farming.

It’s all about giving you the confidence to move forward, backed by solid info.

Get in touch with us. Detail in bio ☝🔗
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#Agrista #FarmBusinessSupport #Benchmarking #FarmPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #AgData #OnFarmDecisions
Farm Business Management Webinar with Jess Paton

Join Jess Paton from @agrista.au for an insightful session exploring cost of production, how to use your numbers to make smarter decisions, and why effective management systems—beyond just tax—are crucial for improving profit and planning.
 
Ready to elevate your farm business? 

🗓 Date: 05 June 2025
🕜 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Register via the link 🔗 in our bio 👆🏽

https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/murray/events/m-events/farm-business-management-webinars

 
A big thank you to Murray Local Land Services for hosting this event.
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Today was Day 3 of the 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus). The program is an amazing opportunity for the 14 leaders selected to participate. @agrista.au spoke about Benchmarking and profitability in beef enterprises. Great to be involved. 
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Jess Paton will deliver an Introductory Excel for Grazing Enterprises workshop in Dubbo on Wednesday 28th May. 

This workshop is designed to help producers build confidence using spreadsheets. It's practical, hands-on, and tailored specifically to grazing businesses.

📅 Wednesday 28th May
🕣 8:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Dubbo, NSW 
🍽️ Morning tea & lunch provided
💻 Bring your own laptop with Excel installed

📌 Topics include:
✔️ Creating & linking worksheets
✔️ Entering, copying & sorting data
✔️ Using formulas
✔️ Building spreadsheets from templates …and more.

🎟️ RSVP by 22nd May – Limited Seats!
🎟️https://www.agrista.com.au/event/2025-workshops-and-events/
📧 Contact jess@agrista.com.au or prue@agrista.com.au

Workshop delivered by Jess Paton Agrista Pty Ltd. 
Proudly supported by Local Land Services NSW and ConnectAg

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📣 Central West Farm Benchmarking Project 📣

Farmers across the Central West are invited to join a powerful, three-year journey toward greater profitability, resilience, and performance.

Through the Farm Benchmarking Project, you’ll gain exclusive access to confidential, data-backed insights comparing your business performance with like-minded producers in the region. It’s a rare opportunity to step out of the day-to-day and get strategic about where your business is heading.

🔍 What’s in it for you?
• Pinpoint your true cost of production
• Highlight strengths and uncover hidden opportunities
• Benchmark your farm against similar enterprises
• Get expert support to interpret results & make informed decisions

Whether you're navigating a tough season or planning ahead, this program brings clarity and confidence to the decisions that matter most.

🕒 Deadline: June 30.
🕒 Don’t miss out on this subsidised opportunity.
🚜 Act NOW. Spots are limited.

Collaborate with @agrista.au a and @centralwestlls' Ag Advisory team to take your business to the next level.

👉 Apply link in bio or via https://regionalnsw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewYTuPnNQtTlWke
📧 Contact: Rohan Leach – rohan.leach@lls.nsw.gov.au
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A great day at @marcus_oldham 

John shared insights on benchmarking, feed utilisation, the importance of systems, managing risk, cropping, and wealth creation with the students.

They kept things interactive with some games to reinforce the key concepts—always a great way to bring ideas to life.

Fantastic to have David Cornish @barnoolut in the room adding value to the discussion, and great to see some familiar faces too.
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The Cowra Benchmarking Group caught up last week. While some in the group have been lucky enough to receive a bit of rain, the real highlight was our host’s impressive business journey. With sharp trading margins and well-timed stock purchases, he’s built a strong operation across contracting, cropping and trading.

Also inspiring is that he’s bringing his family along for the ride—actively involving them in the business and setting it up for the next generation. A great example of strategic growth with legacy in mind. 👏
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🚀 Agrista’s Digital Tools – Smarter Decisions, Made Simple

We have developed three specialised digital tools to support your strategic planning in agriculture:

🔹 Farm Expansion Calculator – In just 2 steps, assess the value of expanding your business.
🔹 Exclusion Fencing Calculator – A quick 2-step process to weigh up the cost vs. benefit of exclusion fencing.
🔹 Containment Lot Calculator – A 4-step tool to evaluate the impact and returns of a containment lot.

Just $99 each.

✨ Simple. Practical. Game-changing.
 🔗 bio 👆🏽www.agrista.com.au/tools/
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🌾 This Week with Ellie Hays 🌾

Ellie is working remotely from her home state of Queensland this week, supporting clients with practical, on-farm advice.

@agrista.au collaborates with corporate and family farms, financial institutions, government, industry bodies, and ag service providers to strengthen business performance across the sector.

With experience in livestock, benchmarking and agribusiness, Ellie applies a practical, outcomes-focused approach — wherever she’s based.
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Head to the @agrista.au website for a stack of practical resources—articles, podcasts, and research—to help you run a smarter farm business. 

🎧 Check out one of our top podcast picks: Agrista Director John Francis joins David Cornish @marcus_oldham AgTalk Podcast to unpack farm profit drivers and why going Back to Basics can pay off big.

📲 Listen now on Spotify: OR go to the 🔗 in the Bio Above☝ 
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Want to get more from your farm records?

Our Farm Performance Assessment turns raw numbers into real insights - helping you lift productivity, profitability, and confidence in your decision making. 💡📈

Keen to get started? Contact the Agrista team today via the link in our bio 🔗 
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✨The Agrista Difference✨

Simple, smart advice and tools that make an impact.

We help producers uncover the full potential of their business—no fluff, just practical, tailored insights that drive better decisions and better results.

Whether you're chasing productivity gains, clearer data, or more confident planning, we’ve got you covered.

Ready to take your farm business to the next level? 📩 DM us or visit www.agrista.com.au to learn more.
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Great to collaborate with Dr Alison Gunn and @gippslandagricultural where we focused on benchmarking—especially how to interpret and extract value from the numbers.

While there, we also recorded an episode of Digging Deeper: Ag Chats with Al.

A big thank you to Dr. Alison Gunn, @gippslandagricultural, @deeca_vic, Agriculture Victoria, and the Victoria Farm Business Resilience Program 

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📊 **The Profit Gap: Why Producers Who Measure and Improve Outperform the Average** 

Does tracking financial performance really make a difference? Absolutely.📈 

Agrista benchmarking data reveals that producers who actively measure their financial and production performance achieve **consistently higher returns** than the industry average—by as much as **2.8% more per year**. 

🔍The key takeaway? Producers who track their numbers gain better insights, make smarter decisions, and improve profitability. If you’re not measuring, you’re missing opportunities. 

💡 Want to see how you compare? Learn how farm benchmarking can drive better business results. 

📖 Read the full article written by @juanmdutradasr on our website or head to the link 🔗 in our bio 👆🏽
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