26 Sep How Big is Your Dam?
By Brad Sewell It goes without saying that NSW is in the grip of a drought. The new Banking Order around lending The normal rules of banking and...
11 Sep Alternative Debt Options for Farmers
By Ian Robinson For a farming business in its mature consolidation phase, leaning on traditional bank debt is by far the most economic stance. With all...
27 Aug Banking Back To The Future
By Ian Robinson Probability of Default Predictive analysis is forecast modelling based on a matrix of variables to determine future outcomes. It is usually an amalgamation of...
22 Nov Is Your Bank Rewarding Your Loyalty? – CASE STUDIES
By Deb Purvis A generational farmer was preparing to purchase a neighbouring property. He was a lifelong client of his bank and normally would have approached...
08 Oct BRAD SEWELL CASE STUDY: CATTLE STATION REFINANCE IN FAR WESTERN QLD
RSP recently settled on a refinance for a cattle station located in far western QLD. The 4.10% variable interest rate achieved was considered pretty good for...
11 Aug THE FINANCIAL FARMER
We all know too well the perils of drought. It reminds us every day the sun rises on the baked earth. It is easier said...
26 Jul CALMING THE MIND FOR RESILIENCE
Writing with my nutritionist’s hat on today, I felt it important to discuss what you can do to look after yourself in hard times –...
26 Jul CASH FLOW SURVIVAL TIPS FOR DROUGHT RESILIENCE
It was almost transformational to witness primary producers focus on moisture management during the millennium drought. Drought pens for feed lotting were constructed, sileage pits...
24 May JOHN WATERMAN INTERVIEWS MATT ATALLAH FROM MATT ATALLAH WINES – PART 3
We know you've been hanging out for the final part of this 3 piece series that John has put together. The Orange wine region is rich...
10 Apr AGRICULTURAL DEBT FUNDING BEYOND THE BANKS
Causes and Reasons for Alternative Agricultural Funding Let’s get straight to the heart of the matter. From our extensive engagement with the agricultural community, the motivations...