Is hay in the shed like money in the bank? Farming is highly unpredictable in Australia. We have 23 times more variability in our hots, colds, wets and dry’s than the next arable continent on earth. Words by RCS Senior Advisor and Coach Nic Kentish (pictured) 23/04/24 There’s a phenomenal level of old wives tales around fodder conservation and feeding out hay. My old boss used to love to announce at the end of every hay-making season that “Hay in the shed is like money in the bank!” I never questioned him, but I did know that quite a bit of his money had to come out of the bank to cu ..read more

RCS Original Content Education Series Welcome to our second post in our Original Content Education Series focused on farm management. The below recording is another popular choice from our Convergence Conference in 2022. We create these for you to enjoy for free, from new and archived recordings and documents.  John Kempf - Soil health, human health, energy and economics interconnections and future convergence. John Kempf, a visionary in regenerative agriculture, founded Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) to revolutionise farming practices. A respected expert in biological and rege ..read more

RCS Original Content Series Welcome to another post in our Original Content Series focused on farm management. We create these for you to enjoy for free from new and archived recordings and documents. Enjoy. What is the Next Boost in Your Grazing Business Building a thriving grazing operation requires a combination of practical know-how, sound decision-making, and a commitment to long-term planning. This video explainer explores the foundational principles and strategies that can make your grazing business both profitable and ecologically responsible. If you don’t have time to watch ..read more

RCS Original Content Education Series Welcome to our first post in our Original Content Education Series focused on farm management. We kick it off with a recording from our Convergence Conference in 2022. We create these for you to enjoy for free from new and archived recordings and documents. Enjoy. Unveiling the Wisdom of Palates with Fred Provenza! In his captivating talk at Convergence, animal behaviorist and author Fred Provenza dives into the mysteries of palates and food choices. Provenza emphasises the critical role of change as a driving force, not only in shaping the ..read more

Revolutionising Organic Agriculture: The Burnham Family's Journey of Innovation and Community at Bonnie Doone: In the rolling landscapes just outside the picturesque town of Monto in Queensland, there exists a place called ‘Bonnie Doone.’ It’s not to be confused with the namesake from the movie The Castle, though in some ways, the story of Bonnie Doone and its stewards, Carly and Grant Burnham, bears a striking resemblance to the lovable Kerrigans. Just as the Kerrigans cherish their close-knit family, values, and community, so too do Carly, Grant, and their family. Their story is one of wa ..read more

Unearth the possibilities of your agricultural business with FarmEye. In the heartland of Australia, where vast stretches of land help feed the nation, agriculture is king. For time-poor Aussie producers, every decision matters, every crop counts, every animal is valued and every dollar is hard-earned. RCS has provided producers with cutting-edge tools and insights for agricultural economic analysis since 1993. Two decades ago, RCS introduced ProfitProbe, a groundbreaking tool that has since become a cornerstone of economic data collection and analysis for agricultural enterprises across Au ..read more

So, another El Nino has been declared... Another El Niño event has been officially declared, and for many, the memories of 2019 still loom large. That year brought harsh dry conditions, devastating bushfires, and widespread pain throughout the country. Now, as the media begins to craft a narrative of fear around the possibility of a repeat scenario, it’s crucial to understand the implications of this climate phenomenon, particularly its impact on Eastern Australia’s rainfall patterns during the winter and spring seasons.  El Niño, often referred to as the “little boy” or “Christ Child ..read more

RCS Principle based management this equals carbon sequestration. Huge congratulations to Carly and Grant Burnham of Bonnie Doone QLD. Both RCS Grazing for Profit® and ExecutiveLink® graduates, Carly and Grant Burnham, North Burnett graziers, have received a record-breaking 94,666 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) from the Clean Energy Regulator for their soil carbon farming project at Bonnie Doone QLD. This marks the largest allocation for an individual project in Australia. They partnered RCS’ sister company CarbonLink on this 5,275-hectare initiative in 2016. Despite challenges like ..read more

For the Graziers It indicates that your growing season is probably done for now, and you are about to enter your rationing period.  This means you have two key areas to consider. Matching stocking rate to carrying capacity How much feed did you grow during your accumulation period – what is your carrying capacity this rationing period? It’s time to start having a good look down into your paddocks to see how much usable feed you’ve grown.  With the previous dry, such a late start and short growing season, you may not have grown as much as you’d hoped.  How many animals do you have on ha ..read more

Peer-reviewed publication affirms scientific evidence of livestock and meat benefits Dublin, Ireland – A peer-reviewed edition of the scientific journal Animal Frontiers published April 15 (Saturday) confirms meat’s critical role in society, building on scientific debate and evidence developed through the October 2022 International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat hosted by Teagasc in Dublin. Animal Frontiers is the third most-cited journal in agriculture, dairy, and animal science. The journal edition’s guest editors and authors are among the nearly 1000 signatories of a declaration wa ..read more