CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

We suggest you do two things before you commit to building a feed pad. First, use the tool below for an initial assessment of the financial impact. Then, if the investment looks promising, complete a whole farm analysis with your advisor. This will enable you to go into the project with your eyes wide open – no surprises!

Is it worth it? Quick calculations

Make an initial assessment of the financial impact a feed pad will have for your farm. Our check-it-out tool predicts investment payback periods using a partial budget approach.

Check it out tool

Look promising? Next steps…

Conduct a whole farm analysis to ensure you understand all the costs and benefits before proceeding. Complete a whole farm analysis with your consultant or farm advisor.

Consider $ training

Financial analysis skills are critical if you are to assess investment opportunities well.  Consider undertaking some training.

The National Centre for Dairy Education Australia offers a unit on analysing the performance of your dairy farm business – Analyse Business Performance (AHCAGB604A).

Rabo Bank also runs courses for farm managers.*

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