Financial Decision Making - Taree

Financial Decision Making: A practical workshop for livestock producers

Seasons are unpredictable. Markets shift. Costs keep climbing. This workshop gives livestock producers practical tools to stay ahead of the pressure and act with confidence.

In just half a day, you'll work through gross margins, cash flow and decision trigger points with local experts who understand what NSW livestock businesses are facing right now.

What you'll cover

• Where are we now? An update on current seasonal and market conditions, followed by a facilitated discussion on management strategies and risk appetite.

• Budgeting in uncertain times - How to interpret livestock gross margins (income, variable costs and key drivers), run sensitivity analysis and manage cash flow when margins are tight.

• Making decisions earlier - How to identify and set decision trigger points so you can act before pressure reduces your options.

• Where to next - A program overview and practical guidance on further support available through the Farm Business Resilience Program.

What you'll take home

• A clear way to read and use livestock gross margins for your own enterprise

• Confidence to run 'what-if' scenarios across price, production and cost changes

• Cash flow strategies for tighter months and better conversations with your lender

• A draft set of decision trigger points you can refine for your business

Who should come?

This workshop suits livestock and mixed-enterprise producers planning for a challenging or variable season.

Key details

• Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

• Lunch and morning tea are provided

• Free to attend

Speakers

• Stuart Goodfellow (Ripple Ag): is a business consultant and published author who specialises in helping owners build scalable, saleable businesses. Driven by a passion for helping others succeed, Stuart equips business owners with the right tools, strategies, and systems to move from overwhelm to impact. m 0458 658400

• Taree Local Lands Services: Hannah Botta (SLSO Sustainable Agriculture) and Peter Beale (Senior Lands Services Officer)

• Liam Dooley (Farm Business Resilience Program): Senior Project Officer m 0415 285167

Contact: NSW Farm Business Resilience Program farmbusiness@dpird.nsw.gov.au for further information.

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