Farm Business Management
Farm Business Management involves the strategic planning, organisation, direction, and control of agricultural enterprises. There is technology available to help you simplify record-keeping, analysis, and reporting by integrating data from various AgTech tools on the farm.
Farm Business Management Systems, accessible via desktop or smartphone, help manage these activities using secure, cloud-based tools. These systems simplify record-keeping, analysis, and reporting by integrating data from various AgTech tools on the farm.
Farm Business Management refers to the strategic planning, organisation, direction, and control of your agricultural enterprise. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including:
- Resource Management: Efficient use of land, water, machinery, and other resources.
- Financial Management: Budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis to ensure profitability and sustainability.
- Production Management: Planning and overseeing crop and livestock production to maximise yield and efficiency.
- Marketing: Identifying markets, setting prices, and selling products to maximize revenue.
- Human Resource Management: Hiring, training, and managing the safety and welfare of your farm workers.
- Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to weather, pests, diseases, and market fluctuations.
There are a wide range of Farm Business Management Systems available that you can access and operate from your desktop or your smartphone.
The Systems are designed for almost all types of single or mixed farming enterprises and can be uploaded and managed using online, cloud-based tools. Using a secure, cloud-based record of production and financial metrics make analysis and reporting much easier.
The central management of on farm records takes away a lot of the burden of manual, paper-based systems. Secure and cloud-based storage of on farm records means that you can upload, share and track key production and financial metrics.
Ideally, a well set up Farm Business Management system will effectively integrate data from other AgTech you have on farm.
A Good Place to Start
Choosing the right solution (or a combination thereof) for your business will depend on the size and scale of your operations, your production methods, connectivity, existing infrastructure, and data integration.
It is important you consider these factors when deciding what technology to purchase. While many agtech companies can provide this support, there are also independent websites and advice that can assist. AgTech Finder is an independent resource you can trust.
If finding the time to conduct this research is difficult, then try searching the ‘Help & Advice’ section of our website. There are 36 podcast episodes to listen to that talk through the benefits of adopting agtech, with each episode focusing on a particular piece of technology.
If you already have an idea of what you need, visit our Product Directory and filter your search by focus area and solution type. Click the star on the product image to add it to the comparison tool. This will allow you to compare product features side-by-side.
If you don’t know where to begin, start by browsing our wide variety of resources in the If you can’t find the advice you’re looking for, get in touch with us and we’ll work on developing a resource that helps you, and other farmers in the same predicament.
Relevant Help & Advice:
Mar 18 2024
Ep 20: Communication with Yacker
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Ep 19: AgTech Integration with OPS Australia
EPISODE 19: In this episode we’re talking about agtech integration, whether that’s bringing together technologies and services from different providers to leverage more value – or fully-integrated systems that not only provide…
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Ep 9: Farm Safety with Safe Ag Systems
EPISODE 9: In this episode we’re talking about the agtech that is helping producers improve their farm safety and compliance. We speak to FarmSafe Australia chair Felicity Richards about how agtech is…
Read MoreJul 31 2023
Ep 4: Farm Management with AgriWebb
Episode 4 n this episode we look at the next frontier of farm management platforms. Agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle and sheep farmer Dr Penny Schulz talks about the potential…
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