Agronomy & Farm Business planning
ABOUT US
AGRIstrategies advise farmers across the high rainfall zone of SW NSW on agronomy and farm business planning.
Our advice reflects best management practice, current research and sound economics.
Scope of our services:
Farm business advice:
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Defining business goals and enterprises in view of rainfall and land capability
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'Trial Paddocks' program (tracking paddock profits & reviewing the farming system)
Farm management advice:
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Preparing 'Your farm management plan'
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Planning the annual feed budget & stock numbers
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Planning for droughts
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Managing grazing for better crop & pasture performance
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'Trial Paddocks' program (refining management plans)
Agronomy:
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Preparing the annual agronomy plan
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Testing soils & monitoring nutrients
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Improving pastures to optimize farm carrying capacity
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Profitable fodder cropping
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Implementation of effective weed & pest controls
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'Trial Paddocks' program (refining agronomy plans)
Chris Houghton – Principle advisor
Chris completed a Bachelor of Applied Science-Agriculture at Hawkesbury Agricultural College in 1986, and a Graduate Diploma in Adult Education at the University of SA in 1994. Over the past 37 years Chris has gained considerable experience as a farmer, educator and advisor.
Chris has excellent communication skills and knows how to relate to farmers. He places strong emphasis on running the farm as a business, proactive risk management and timely decision making. His skills in assessing farm businesses and farm resource bases are highly valued in the industry.
He stands by the moto “If it can’t be measured it can’t be managed”. He emphasizes the need to evaluate risks, analyze performance, know what peers are achieving and seek KPIs in line with the best.
