agribusiness

The modern agribusiness is a very different beast to what it used to be. These days, it is much larger, and more complex in many aspects. For example, the idea of engaging ongoing external advice [...]

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 [...]

Sometimes you never know where a conversation may lead, and any assumptions you make about someone's background can turn out to be completely wrong. This experience stemmed from a meeting I had recently with someone [...]

It does seem quite obvious that people skills are a key requirement in growing a business. But some people seem to have an innate ability to do deals and still get on well with people [...]

One of the aspects of my business life I really enjoy is working with some top rate agribusinesses. I learn a lot from these people and feel energised after spending time with them. Another one [...]

The education system in Australia is really quite good, particularly in comparison to some less well-off countries. In some countries, easy access to education is just a pipedream. Last week I got to speak to [...]

In the past few months, the economy has been front and centre - in a capitalist society it comes with the territory. Discussion about the economy was in overdrive during the recent federal election campaign. [...]

Many farmers I know believe they are risk averse, but quite a few people outside agriculture tend to think the opposite. There are not too many industries where the operator spends the vast majority of [...]

About a month ago, I was a spectator at a mountain bike race in the Adelaide Hills and had a really interesting conversation with a person I met for the first time that day. After [...]

To me, superannuation seems to be a pool of money looking for a home, and in my view, agriculture is a good place to park some of it. According to the Association of Superannuation Funds, [...]

Through the years I have come across a few people that I would call quiet achievers. Driving past their driveways, there is nothing out of the ordinary - except for how neat and tidy everything [...]

Banks are an easy target for politicians and the media - in some cases for very good reason. The big four banks are huge companies, and very profitable. A look at the top 10 list [...]