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The saying "we have two ears and one mouth for a reason" is well-known, and is a very good maxim to live your life by, in my view. Basically, it means keep quiet and listen. [...]

I recently met with a representative from a government statutory body about low interest rate funding for agriculture. I must admit I was a bit sceptical to start with, as I thought the proposition may [...]

Peer groups can be very powerful, with some having a positive influence, others less so. In some instances, they can be destructive. They say we become like the people we spend the most time with. [...]

There are ample opportunities to access professional development in a farming context. I classify professional development as anything that increases your knowledge, and helps the business grow. In the past two weeks, I have attended [...]

History is littered with stories of people who have achieved great things after being told the idea they proposed was impossible. It may have been impossible to the person who uttered the phrase, but not [...]

Depending on what type of agriculture you undertake, there are times of the year that are quieter than others. For grain growers this holds true, not so for the intensive livestock enterprises, such as dairy [...]

At present, there are lots of students that are sitting or have sat exams. Some may get the score they want, others won't. Either way, it will not be the defining moment of their life, [...]

If someone had asked me 10 years ago whether they should have a lawyer on speed dial, I would have categorically said no. My response these days would be that you probably need one many [...]

A lot of people say you should follow your passion, but I'm not sure how many people actually do. Your life will be more likely to be fulfilling as a result, if you follow this [...]

Recently, Australian Bankers Association head Anna Bligh gave a speech to the National Farmers' Federation. In my view it was very insightful, and very relevant. One of her key messages was that banks can only [...]

We should all welcome accountability with open arms, as there are clear links between accountability and productivity. But, being accountable can sometimes be uncomfortable, and some people become quite stressed at the mere mention of [...]

The press has been full of interest rate news in the past few months, on the back of the reserve bank reducing the cash rate. It is no wonder this has made headlines, as we [...]