The Farming Coach

16/06/2026

Have you applied for the NSW Government’s eID reader rebate yet?

If you’re a NSW sheep or goat producer, you may be eligible for a 50% rebate (up to $1,500) on a handheld electronic identification (eID) reader.
With eID tags already widely adopted, having the right scanning equipment can save time and support better on-farm decisions.
Funding is limited. Check your eligibility and apply now: https://bit.ly/4nAjDfG

16/06/2026

Turn your numbers into a story. Give the banker some context for what the numbers are saying, help them understand.

The bank wants to see you succeed, so start by making sure they understand your goals and how you plan to achieve them. Even if you are not making much headway today, they want to see that you have a plan for the future.

If you need help with your plan, reach out, and we will be happy to partner with you.

Let’s partner together to map out a clear, resilient strategy that secures their backing and your legacy.

11/06/2026

I am presenting at this workshop on behalf of the Farm Business Resilience Program. It will be a great day of learning, connecting with other farmers and lunch! I look forward to seeing you there!

Booking link below.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/stronger-farms-workshop-goulburn

Seasons are unpredictable. Markets are tight. Costs aren't slowing down.

This free half-day workshop in Goulburn is built for livestock producers who want practical tools to stay ahead of the pressure and act with confidence.

You'll work through gross margins, cash flow and decision trigger points with experts who know what livestock businesses are facing right now.

Goulburn - Thursday 18 June 2026 at the Mercure Goulburn
10:00 am - 2:30 pm | Morning tea and lunch provided

Register now 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/stronger-farms-workshop-goulburn

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.

10/06/2026

Farmers make hundreds of decisions every season, but gut feel only goes so far.

KPIs give you clarity: cost of production per kilo, pasture utilisation, and animal health rates.

They show whether your hard work is paying off or just keeping you busy.

Measure it. Review it. Act on it.

Because farming isn’t just about working the land, it’s about leading a business.

What’s your farm’s most telling indicator this season?

Farming is a lifestyle, but it’s also a high-stakes business. Let’s work together to build the routines and tracking systems that ensure your hard work pays off. Send us a message.

08/06/2026

Running a farm without KPIs is like harvesting without weighing the yield. You are working hard, but you don’t know what success looks like.

Track what matters, for example, kilograms of beef per hectare, crop yield, feed conversion, scanned in lamb percentages. These aren’t just numbers, they’re your scoreboard.

When you measure, you manage. When you manage, you grow.

Stop guessing your yields and start engineering your growth. Let’s partner together to build a farm scoreboard that gives you total control over your production and profit margins. Send us a message.

04/06/2026

Every season tests us — droughts, markets, machinery, people.

Resilience isn’t just surviving those tests; it’s learning from them and building smarter systems for next time.

Let’s work together to turn your hard-won lessons into a concrete strategy for growth.

Strong businesses grow from strong thinking.

What’s one change you’ve made that’s helped your farm bounce forward, not just back?

02/06/2026

Farmers are known for resilience — pushing through, getting the job done, carrying the load.

But sometimes, the same strength that keeps us going can also wear us down.

Burnout isn’t weakness; it’s strength overused.

Resilience needs renewal — time to rest, reconnect, and reset.

Because even the most productive paddocks need recovery time.

You are the most important asset on your farm. Let’s partner to build the operational systems that let you step away and rest without the business skipping a beat.

28/05/2026

Your relationship with money shapes how you lead.

A scarcity mindset focuses on control and cost‑cutting.

An abundance mindset invests in people, innovation, and long‑term growth.

Farm leaders who understand their numbers lead with confidence — not fear.

They make decisions that build resilience, not just survival.

What mindset drives your farm business today — scarcity or abundance?

Trade survival mode for long-term resilience. Send us a message and let’s discuss how to shift your business mindset and protect your legacy.

26/05/2026

Numbers tell the story of your farm business — if you know how to read them.

As Keith Cunningham says, “You can’t play the game unless you speak the language.”

Understanding your numbers isn’t about becoming an accountant; it’s about knowing what drives profit, cash flow, and sustainability.

When you speak the language of money, you gain clarity — and clarity builds confidence.

How fluent are you in the language of your business?

Let’s partner together to translate your financial data into a clear plan for growth.

20/05/2026

Farmers are practical — but also human.

Confirmation bias makes us notice evidence that supports what we already believe and overlook what doesn’t.

It shows up when we say, “That paddock always performs well,” or “That supplier’s always reliable.”

But conditions change and people move on. Smart farm business owners challenge their own assumptions by asking “What would prove me wrong?” — and that’s where better decisions begin.

Smart decisions start when you challenge your own assumptions. Let’s work together to look at your data objectively and unlock your business's true potential. Send us a message.