farming success

A recent article from the Farm Owners Academy really got me thinking about diversification. Their benchmarking had shown those farmers with fewer enterprises were, on average, generating a better return on assets managed than farming [...]

I recently had a conversation with a farmer I have known for many years. The family are widely admired, humble and do great things in the community - the quintessential quiet achievers. There are a [...]

Agriculture is a very capital-intensive business. This statement will be no revelation to anyone involved in the industry. Most people - including me - tend to think of capital in terms of access to funds. [...]

Farming is more than just a lifestyle - although this is an important aspect - it's also a profession, and there are some dedicated-to-the-cause operators out there. The genesis of this article came from talking [...]

This week I was inspired by a work colleague of mine who epitomises the power of persistence. He has moved halfway across the world to start a new life, but the most inspiring aspect for [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]