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Spring 09 We have recently heard people comment that the “perfect storm” is brewing. It is hard to imagine a time when more challenges have converged at once. The failure of another spring combined with a poor seasonal outlook has meant 2009 will likely finish as another consecutive year of below average rainfall. The failure of the season will put enormous pressure on many businesses already struggling with constrained cashflow after successive years of drought.  Booth Associates Newsletter (231.24 KB)
Winter 2009 Right across our region we have finally received above average rain at a time of year when it has the greatest of impacts. We are all hoping it rains soon and this heralds a shift away from the prolonged drought. No respite yet for irrigators with opening irrigation allocations at zero but the catchments are now charged and we are approaching the months of greatest rainfall so fingers crossed. Booth Associates Newsletter (332.02 KB)
Summer 2009 In early December Booth Associates co-convened a water forum with Rawlinson & Brown for local solicitors and accountants. This forum was in part a response to the Government buy-back program and the perception that these programs were a good deal for irrigators. Booth Associates Newsletter (217.57 KB)
Spring 2008  The current financial crisis has precipitated many personal and business changes. The credit crunch has meant, at all levels, money is now harder to access. In response to this the Reserve Bank of Australia has already dropped interest rates significantly. Farming continues to toss challenges at those endeavouring to remain sustainable. Just as Australian agribusiness thought the drought was enough of a challenge; all of a sudden global markets seem to have reached a new plateau for both farming inputs and outputs. Booth Associates Newsletter (171.97 KB)
Winter 08 Farming continues to toss challenges at those endeavouring to remain sustainable. Just as Australian agribusiness thought the drought was enough of a challenge; all of a sudden global markets seem to have reached a new plateau for both farming inputs and outputs. Global supply and demand of commodities are being driven by diminishing food stocks, biofuel dynamics and natural disasters (such as drought and flood). Booth Associates Newsletter (179.92 KB)
Summer 08 Rainfall in recent times has eased conditions, some areas receiving as much rain in the last six weeks as has fallen for the first ten months of the year other areas have been less fortunate. Long range forecasts are now suggesting average summer rainfall for our region. Booth Associates Newsletter (561.07 KB)
Spring 2007 Farm businesses are in varying states of finance and resource circumstance and in many cases even the most prudent farm business managers are now reaching a point where they have rationalised all of their options for contingencies against drought.
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Winter 07 The question now arises as to whether the allocation annoucements provide the impetus to water crops, or should the water be sold? Booth Associates Newsletter (303.48 KB)
Autumn 2007 The ongoing drought, low water allocations, high fuel and fertilizer costs, and the rising dollar are placing enormous pressure on all agricultural businesses. These pressures highlight the need for appropriate risk management strategies. Booth Associates Newsletter (315.45 KB)
Summer 2007 The current drought has most agricultural businesses in survival mode. In the quarter issue we talk about drought recovery strategy and what you can expect over the coming year.
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Spring 2006 In this quarters issue we look at the policies being implemented and the change of culture that is the driving force and drought management with better business options available to you. Booth Associates Newsletter (290kb)
Winter 2006 Topics reviewed in this issue include, changes in "Best business practices'" over the past 20 years, water options, latest commodities plus more. Booth Associates Newsletter (944.14 KB)
Summer 2006 The landscape of agriculture is challenging at present and perhaps one of the biggest debates facing society and challenging decision makers of our nation today is management of the environment. Critical Mass. Booth Associates Newsletter (148.67 KB)
Spring 2005 The winter crop season is now drawing to an end, and farmer’s wishes to have at least reasonable rainfall and mild temperatures is generally being realised.
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Winter 2005 Our eleventh edition of Infront looks at the very topical subject of interest rates and what we should be considering. Also a look at water 'our greatest limiting resource' and biodiversity in the Riverina. Our regular look at commodities, interest rates, Australian dollar and including a quick look at fuel prices and the Chinese Yuan.
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Autumn 2005 In this edition we have a look at the increasingly popular subject of climate change and where it might be heading. Along with our regular look at commodities, Aussie dollar and interest rates we also have an update of CMA's and Native Vegetation Regulations. Included is a look at short and long term drought recovery issues.
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Summer 04 A look into changes underway with the legislation protecting native vegetation and what it will mean to land clearing. An approach to 2005, how to manage goals, along with our regular interest rates, Aussie dollar and commodities outlook. Also, what to look for in 'fee for service' agronomics.
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