David McLean
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 2
- Latest publication
- Sep 30, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Farm Weekly
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- Jul 29, 2026
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The Gauge: How good are your farming operation's shock absorbers? (opens the original)
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The federal government's September 2026 Agricultural Commodities Report forecasts average broadacre farm business profit to fall by 39 per cent, driven by falling revenue and continued high costs, for the 2026-27 financial year. Believe it or not, this is good news, as the June report predicted a 70pc fall in profit. The terms of trade remain tight, with farmers caught between the prices they receive and the high costs of producing what they sell. With fuel prices jumping again, the ripple effec
The Gauge: Thinking ahead to ensure your farm is ready when the rain hits (opens the original)
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We don't know how much rain we'll get, when it will come, how it will fall, or what conditions will be like when it arrives. Thankfully we can make decisions to leave ourselves rain-ready when it does come. Here are five powerful questions to think on over a cuppa. This is the date by which you have a 70 per cent chance of your green season having started. It is important to analyse historical actuals and agree on what this date is for your specific location. Ask yourself: when will it be wet en
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