Connecting with communities across regional and rural Australia.
Knowledge sharing has long been part of the fabric of agriculture, but the weave looks a little different these days.
Beyond operational handovers, Ben explores the intricate process of preparing the next generation to take over the family business (or resulting...
As below-average market and seasonal conditions take hold of the livestock industry, producers are being urged to remember one key point they can...
Trudie Payne, with her husband Liam, manages a successful grazing operation in the heart of central Queensland. Her life took an unexpected turn in...
Interest rates may have stayed on hold for the second straight month, but leading agribusiness advisors say there's no time to wait for a financial...
The decision by the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady this month would have been a relief to many, but producers are under no illusions that...
Farming is nothing if not a game of margins. Being successful comes down to managing those margins, being able to seize even the smallest of...
Australia’s biosecurity system looks set to be strengthened by way of a long-term, predictable and sustainable funding model, but it will come at a...
Farmers looking to boost productivity through utilisation of uncapped asset write-off will be out of luck following the Labor government’s release of...
Producers looking to optimise cashflow and manage tax implications associated with their rural products purchases can once again do so thanks to...
Doing the right thing at the right time has long been a key driver of success in agriculture, but often putting this into practice isn’t as simple as...
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of farmers signing agreements with renewable energy companies to lease their land for wind or solar...
What makes a great accountant - and what are the dangers of a mediocre one?
Flexibility with cashflow is something most farmers would traditionally only have dreamed of, but a revolution is taking place across the...
Tapping into the lucrative tourism market for rural producers is a serious opportunity for those on the land.
Most rural producers have structures in place like partnerships, companies and trusts - but often, these structures don't get the attention they need.
In this episode, Ian McLean and I will be discussing how the top 25% of beef producers generate 100% of the beef industry profits.
Today I'm going to be discussing some of the problems with corporate investment into Australian Agriculture with special guest, Matt Barton.
In this episode, we will be focusing on the handing on generation and how they should be approaching succession.
In this episode, we will be focusing on the next generation coming through and how they should be approaching succession.
In this episode, we're discussing current thinking on carbon credits, biodiversity and natural capital and whether they can affect land values for...
The tables have been turned - in this episode, The Financial Bloke is the one being interviewed!
Success leaves clues and if you’re the type of person who wants to learn what it takes to be successful then this is an episode for you.
Picture it. Everyone’s home on the family farm for that special birthday, Christmas or wedding. Kids are playing underfoot and the good times are...
We’ve all frequently heard naive politicians suggesting we “tax the rich” - which on the surface seems kind of ok, doesn’t it? But I want any...
It’s an issue for so many farming families, do we work off farm for a ready supply of cash? Or do we work on farm for possibly more job satisfaction,...
When you're part of a farming enterprise it can be hard to figure out whether you're better off working on the farm or pursuing a career off the farm.
Agriculture seems to be being painted more and more as an environmental villain by vegan & environmental activists as well as some of the marketing...
If you want to get a better deal from your bank you need to have enough knowledge and experience to know how to go about it. Or… you need someone to...
What is a facilitator and why you can’t just get your accountant, solicitor, financial adviser or bank manager to fill the role when it comes to...
I have always been intensely fascinated with people who see the world through a different lens than most of the population...
Sowing? Check. Harvest? Check. Transition planning? Crickets. While it’s a crucial part of your farm’s operation, transition planning is often left...
What happens to all the wealth you have built once you pass away?
Investing in Commercial Property can be complicated and risky if you don’t know what you are doing but if you get it right, it can be a powerful way...
Why does succession planning often turn into dust-ups? How can you avoid them and preserve the family’s wealth and most importantly relationships?
Owning and managing a family business can be complicated because you have the added difficulty of managing family members with the day-to-day...
A family business is a great way to build intergenerational wealth but by nature, they’re a bloody tricky beast. We have all heard the horror stories...
Carbon credits... what are they and where do the opportunities lie? In the latest Financial Bloke podcast, Ben Law catches up with Dr Terry McCosker...
Stuck. That’s how most of our clients describe starting a succession planning conversation with the rest of the family. Succession planning is an...
Ben Forrest (Real Estate Agent and Partner at the Resolute Property Group) and Ben Law (The Financial Bloke) discuss the key things you need to know...
It’s no secret prices are on the rise. We’ve all seen the memes. Putting $20 of diesel in your ute - where are you going? Pump four?
Regional South Australia and Queensland recorded the strongest annual growth in migration of city dwellers to regional areas through 2021, NAB’s...
There’s plenty of fuel left in the tank to drive the current growth period for Australian agriculture, according to one of Australia’s biggest...
While there has been a reduction in the number of farm businesses over time, average farm sizes have increased according to ABARES Snapshot of...
Low interest rates, high savings rates, easy access to finance and bumper conditions in a wide range of agricultural commodities have created a dream...
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