Practical Guides | Page 8 of 17

Capitalising On Assets Fact Sheet

As New Entrants into agriculture taking on a farm or croft for the first time, there can often be some hurdles to jump over. These hurdles may include sourcing land,…

Starting Out In Arable Agriculture – Variable Costs And Creating A Budget Fact Sheet

This fact sheet will provide readers with an overview of variable costs, before providing a worked example of how to prepare a budget for their own farm. Variable costs are important in a farms budget as they vary year on year and vary depending on the crops grown. They can have a big impact on the overall financial performance of a business.

Writing A Marketing Plan

A marketing plan is an operational document that outlines the marketing activity that a business plans to implement to generate leads and reach its target market.

Developing Safe Farming Practices – Machinery Maintenance and Training

Many serious incidents on farms involve machinery, often during maintenance or as a result of poor maintenance. It is important that everyone involved in operating and maintaining machinery is trained…

Developing Safe Farming Practices – Farm Buildings

The majority of farm businesses carry out works to buildings, from demolition and re-erection to routine maintenance. All such works carry risks, so it is important to manage health and…

Funding Your Dream Fact Sheet

Investing in equipment and livestock can prove costly for the new entrant, but with multiple finance options including hire purchase, contract hire and mart finance available, funding the dream can…

Business Planning Fact Sheet

Whether you are starting up a new business, looking to invest in or expand your existing business, want to consider your options as you approach retirement or are simply looking to improve your businesses performance, preparing a business plan can help.